Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Wrongful Death Claim or Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits: What is the Difference in Mississippi?
While no one should ever have to suffer the loss of a loved one, Mississippi residents, fortunately, may have some recourse under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws and Mississippi wrongful death laws when a loved one tragically passes away. Under both Mississippi laws, certain close family members or dependents of those who pass away may… Read More »
Listen Up! Workplace Hearing Loss and How to Obtain Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Work-Related Hearing Impairments
When most people think about workplace accidents, they think about the horrific and tragic “freak”-type accidents, such as trapping and crushing accidents involving extremely heavy equipment, or falls from great heights. The truth is, however, that some of the most common workplace injuries happen not from dramatic and explosive one-time accidents, but from the… Read More »
Injured in a Car Accident Due to the Fault of Another but Confused about Attorneys’ Fees? Your Guide to Personal Injury Attorneys’ Fee Agreements in Mississippi
One of the most powerful things that a person can do in Mississippi after they have been injured in a car accident due to the fault of another person is to consult with an experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyer. An experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyer can provide an honest assessment about the claims and… Read More »
Mississippi Sawmill Operator Fined for Alabama Worker’s Horrific Workplace Death
Sometimes horrific workplace accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. One moment a worker is working hard at his or her job, running through the motions of everyday tasks, the next he or she is caught up in a terrible accident, fighting for his or her life. Such was the case, unfortunately,… Read More »
The Jones Act: How it Protects Mississippi Seamen and the Intersection of the Jones Act and Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws
Most Mississippi residents are familiar with the concept of Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits. Under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws, most Mississippi workers who are injured on the job and who are disabled from working their regular job are entitled to important financial benefits such as wage replacement benefits while they are unable to work, disability… Read More »
Are You a Longshoreman in New Orleans? Here’s What You Need to Know if You are Injured on the Job
The job of a longshoreman is certainly no easy task. Longshoremen work long hours loading and unloading heavy cargo from ships, trucks, and other modes of transport out on the waterfront. Accordingly, with a number of hazards present on the job every day, longshoremen have a great risk of getting injured on the job… Read More »
Do I Qualify for Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits? The Domestic Worker Exemption in Louisiana
In Louisiana, when most workers get injured on the job, they are entitled to certain benefits under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws. Louisiana workers’ compensation benefits include important financial benefits such as wage replacement for the time that the worker is out of work and cannot earn a living, reimbursement of medical expenses to treat… Read More »
Your Guide to Workplace Spinal Cord Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Mississippi
From the time we are young we are all told about how important it is to protect the neck and back. Indeed, it is virtually common knowledge that an injury of the spinal cord can be extremely debilitating, and can lead to severe disability. But what exactly are spinal cord injuries and how do… Read More »
Mississippi’s Bare Bones Farms Fined by OSHA Following April 2023 Death of Teen Worker from South Africa
The April, 2023, death of a 19-year-old worker from South Africa haunts Mississippi’s Bare Bone Farms as they were slapped with a $90,182 fine by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The EHS Daily Advisor, an online magazine reporting on environmental, health and safety news, reports that on April 19, 2023, the fines… Read More »
Did you Slip and Fall at a Bar in New Orleans and it was the House’s Fault? 5 Things You Can Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in New Orleans
As summer rolls into full swing, so do engagement parties, graduation events, weddings, and endless other reasons to celebrate with a cold brew or nice glass of red. What better place to cool off and meet friends than a bar in the French Quarter or a restaurant in one of New Orleans’ famous eateries?… Read More »