Author Archives: Jay Butchko
CSX Railroad Worker Killed on the Job in Ohio, Dangers of Railroad Work Underscored
Railroad work can undoubtedly be dangerous work for the many railroad employees that keep America’s commuter trains and cargo loads chugging along the patchwork of tracks that run throughout the United States. From exposure to hazardous chemicals leading to cancer and diseases, to bone breaks from hitting obstacles in the yard and on the… Read More »
Former Dance Instructor Awarded $2.5 Million in Connecticut Malpractice Suit
A former dance instructor received good news back from the jury in his medical malpractice case last week. The Superior Court jury in the medical malpractice case concerning plaintiff Carlos Ortiz and defendants Dr. Christopher Meltsakos and Stamford Hospital returned their verdict in just over four hours on Friday, September 29. The jury ultimately… Read More »
Louisiana Bill Passed to Heighten Offshore Worker Safety Goes into Effect January 2024
One of the most harrowing things about offshore work in Louisiana is the chance of potential falling off of a rig or transport vehicle and being lost out in the water. Indeed, while in the modern world there are many new and improved safety measures that can make offshore work safer, nothing can combat… Read More »
Keeping an Eye Out – How Workers in Louisiana Can Protect Their Eyes on the Job
One of the most catastrophic workplace injuries that could happen to a worker is the loss of vision of one or both eyes, or a serious eye injury that leads to vision impairment. Indeed, the loss of vision can severely impact a worker’s life and can also disable them from working their job. In… Read More »
Amazon Fights Washington State Department of Labor and Industries in Worker Safety Case
Amazon “probably changed the world” and has done an “amazing job of setting up a system” for fast delivery for online shopping, according to Elliot Furst, an attorney representing Washington State in a case against Amazon before the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). “But…the only reason that we are here today is because… Read More »
Oregon Worker Suffers Traumatic Impaling Accident on the Job – Where to Turn if You are Injured at Work in Louisiana
A horrific accident that left an Oregon worker clinging to his life last week revives the discussion of what recourse injured workers have after they experience a terrible and traumatic workplace injury. According to local reports, on August 11, Portland Fire & Rescue and American Medical Response teams were called to a maintenance shop… Read More »
What is an “ALJ” in My Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case? The Role of Administrative Law Judges in Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Cases Explained
The truth about workers’ compensation cases in Mississippi is that while some workers’ compensation claims are granted upon application, many claims are denied and must go through the Mississippi workers’ compensation appeal process. During this process, injured Mississippi workers may be surprised to find out that they may be required to attend a hearing… Read More »
Busting Myths about Louisiana Workers’ Compensation – Myth #1: My Employer Must be at Fault for Me to Obtain Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits
There is no doubt that there is a ton of misinformation out there on the internet. Between fake news sites, scams, troll accounts on social media, and misinformed comments on public posts, it is hard these days to tell fact from fiction. One area where a large amount of misinformation and misunderstanding takes place… Read More »
Settled Your New Orleans Personal Injury Claim? Tempted to Post about it? Here’s Why You Should Think Twice
Almost everyone these days seems to be on social media. From Facebook to Instagram to TikTok and LinkedIn, social media has easily become one of the most used channels for socializing in New Orleans today. There is no doubt that social media plays a big role in many New Orleans residents’ lives. Social media… Read More »
Mississippi Cement Manufacturer’s OSHA Battle Highlights Dangers to Workers in Concrete Manufacturing Industry
Mississippi concrete manufacturer Buzzi Unicem USA announced this week that it has decided to fight five Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations the administration has levied against it. According to Occupational Health & Safety Online, Buzzi Unicem USA, which is located in Natchez, Mississippi, was hit with the safety fines after a Buzzi… Read More »