Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Implementing Worker Service Charge Compensation Schemes May Have Unintended Consequence for New Orleans Restaurant and Hospitality Employers – How Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premiums May Increase for New Orleans Employers
There is no question that the service industry looks a lot different than it did even just five years ago to many New Orleans residents. Automation of tasks formerly handled by human hands, the popularity of take-out and delivery during the pandemic, and rising costs passed down to what seems to be just about… Read More »
What is My Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Case Worth? An In-Depth Look at Damages in Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Cases
Motorcycle accidents are no joke. When a person is involved in a motorcycle accident, they are typically the smaller vehicle on the road, traveling with little protection in comparison to the hard steel, plastic, and fiberglass of a car. As a result, a motorcycle accident can leave a person critically injured and disabled, or… Read More »
Utah Teen Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Accident while Riding Bike
Nothing could be more tragic than the news that a loved one has been killed due to the actions of a suspected drunk driver on the road. However, this is the horrific scenario that a Roosevelt, Utah, family is reeling from after they received a terrifying and life-changing call last weekend. On Saturday, September… Read More »
Work in Construction in Louisiana? Here’s What You Need to Know About Common Construction Industry Workplace Accidents and Your Right to Louisiana Workers’ Compensation
When we drive down the highway, ascend the stairs of our office buildings, cross over bridges, and speed down tollways, it is rare that we have the hardworking people who built our roads, bridges, buildings, and byways in the forefront of our minds. The truth of the matter is that the infrastructure that we… Read More »
From Injury to Compensation – Your Guide to the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Process
When a worker is injured in Mississippi, it is rare that they are fully aware of just how the Mississippi workers’ compensation process works and where to turn to for help with their workers’ compensation claim. Although the Mississippi workers’ compensation process is designed to provide medical and financial benefits to injured Mississippi workers… Read More »
Hattiesburg Plant that Became Center of Teen Worker’s Tragic Death Now Subject of Full-Blown OSHA Investigation
Pretty much everyone in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is now aware of the terrible and tragic death of Duvan Tomas Perez at the Mar-Jac Poultry Plant in Hattiesburg. In July of this year, the 16-year-old worker, originally from Guatemala, was killed in a horrific accident at the plant while he was working his shift. However, what… Read More »
Louisiana Ranks Third in State with Most Distracted Drivers, Report Says
There is no doubt that distracted driving is a major contributor to car accidents in Louisiana and throughout the United States. With the increase of cell phone use in the car, leading drivers to multitask by both driving and watching social media videos, texting friends, or catching up on the news, distracted driving is… Read More »
The Hazards of Healthcare Work in Louisiana: Common Causes of Healthcare Worker Injuries Explained
Particularly in the post-COVID-19 Pandemic era, healthcare workers are becoming more and more acknowledged for the important and hard work that they do every day. We often forget the tens of thousands of healthcare workers that work to help save lives in America every day, and were reminded of just how hard they fight… Read More »
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Minor Car Accident in Louisiana? Why Consulting with a Lawyer Makes Sense, even for Smaller Accidents
Suffering a car accident that was not your fault can be incredibly scary. On top of potentially serious injuries that must be treated and recovered from, financial strains due to medical bills and lost wages, the loss of transportation if the vehicle has been totaled, and the struggles and strains of regular daily life,… Read More »
Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Questions Answered: What Happens if Death Occurs as a Result of a Workplace Accident in Mississippi?
It is almost too terrible to imagine: a hardworking Mississippi employee goes to his regular job on a factory assembly line as he does every day. He gets to work, punches in, and takes his position on the assembly line as usual. Several hours in, however, a machine malfunction causes the machine the worker… Read More »