Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Recent Study Reveals Maine As State With Highest Worker Injuries, Oregon, Vermont Not Far Behind
With a number of recent news stories detailing harrowing worker injuries in factory explosions, shootings, and falls from grain barrels, to name a few, many Mississippi workers and other workers across the United States may be scratching their heads wondering which state is truly the most dangerous for workers? A recent study that was… Read More »
New Orleans Worker Shot And Killed At Job, Tourist Injured – Workplace Violence And Workers’ Compensation Claims In Louisiana Explained
A tragic act of violence claimed the young life of a restaurant worker in New Orleans just last week on April 28. According to local news reports, 23-year-old Hilbert Walker III was killed while on shift at New Orleans staple Italian restaurant Mandina’s Restaurant at approximately 8:20 p.m. that Friday. Walker was a waiter… Read More »
What Happened To My Crash Report? The Ins-And-Outs Of Obtaining A Crash Report In Mississippi For Your Car Accident Case
The aftermath of a car accident is often a stressful time as parties to the accident heal from their wounds, cars get towed and repaired, and fault is assessed. When an accident is caused due to the negligence of another driver, or their carelessness or recklessness, a car accident survivor may decide that they… Read More »
Insurance Company Report Reveals Top Way Workers Get Injured On The Job, Number Of Average Days Of Missed Work
In an effort to help employers understand the top common causes of worker injury to prevent tragic and serious workplace injuries, insurance company The Travelers Cos., reviewed more than 1.2 million workers’ compensation claims. At the end of the day, the insurance company found that there are a number of common causes of workplace… Read More »
Insurance Provider’s Report Identifies Top Two Groups To Watch Out For When It Comes To Worker Injuries
There is no doubt that a workplace injury can happen to any type of employee in any type of industry, any day that the worker steps out on the job. Although it is true that some industries are more prone to worker injuries, such as construction and other industries that involve hard labor and… Read More »
If You Motorcycle In Louisiana, Know These Motorcycle Safety Facts And Statistics
As summer heats up, motorcyclists in Louisiana and throughout the United States are thrilled to hit the road and take beautiful, adventurous, and cooling rides on America’s vast interstates and highways. Indeed, motorcycling is an amazing and thrilling way to see the sights and even as a way to commute every day to work…. Read More »
Louisiana Nonprofit Offers Scholarships To Children Of Injured Louisiana Workers
According to Kids’ Chance, one in every 50 Louisiana workers gets injured on the job each year, and some of those injuries may result in permanent disability or even death. There is no doubt that many of those disabled or deceased workers have or had children who are in high school or may soon… Read More »
Mississippi Construction Worker Suffers Fatal Fall On The Job, Construction Safety Issues Highlighted
The small town of Pelahatchie, Mississippi was dealt a big and fatal blow early last month when a Mississippi construction worker fell off of a roof during work on a project, and later died from his injuries. The worker, Timothy Brister, was working on the roof of East Rankin Academy, when he fell. He… Read More »
Mississippi Sheriff Hails Anonymous Heroes For Their Role In Assisting Victims Of Three-Car Accident On Mississippi U.S. 61
Mississippi’s Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten was surprised to see a number of bystanders taking tremendous efforts to assist in rescuing multiple people in a three-car accident on Friday, April 28, on Mississippi U.S. 61. “In the age of lawsuits we live in, these people didn’t let rules and regulations get in the way.”… Read More »
Pointing The Finger: Do I Have To Prove That My Employer Was Negligent Or Otherwise At Fault To Obtain Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Benefits After A Workplace Injury?
When many people think about the legal system in general, they envision a packed courtroom with fighting lawyers, a stern and quick-tempered judge with a gavel in -hand ready to bark orders, and solemn parties to a controversy with their heads in their hands and their lawyers by their sides. Therefore, when a Mississippi… Read More »