Author Archives: Jay Butchko
If I Can File a Claim and Represent Myself, Why Do I Need a Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Almost everyone in Mississippi has probably seen a Mississippi workers’ compensation attorney advertisement at one point in their life. Whether on a bus or bulletin board, a brochure, or on the radio or television, attorney advertisements offering help to injured workers with their workers’ compensation claims can sometimes be confusing for the average Mississippi… Read More »
Do Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits Include Compensation for My Pain and Suffering? Pain and Suffering in the Context of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits Explained
When a worker is injured on the job in Louisiana, they may wonder what their options are when it comes to compensation. As many Louisiana workers know, under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws, most workers are entitled to money compensation paid by their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company.. However, Louisiana workers who have been injured… Read More »
Will My Louisiana Personal Injury Case Go to Trial? Phases of Litigation in Louisiana Personal Injury Cases Explained
In Louisiana, when a person is injured by the negligent or intentional acts of another person, they may be entitled to money compensation by that person (and potentially other parties) under Louisiana personal injury laws. Car accident lawsuits, wrongful death cases, and medical malpractice claims are all examples of personal injury lawsuits in Louisiana,… Read More »
Did You Work with Asbestos on the Job in Mississippi? Common Sources of Asbestos Exposure for Workers in Mississippi and Why that Matters
Although the majority of Mississippi workers are aware of the dangers of asbestos, it bears repeating: asbestos is a material that is harmful to human health, and workers who work with asbestos are at risk for severe health conditions and diseases as a result of asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure can cause diseases to Mississippi… Read More »
Has A Hearing Been Scheduled in Your Louisiana Personal Injury Case? The Basics of Personal Injury Court Hearings in Louisiana
If you have filed a personal injury case in Louisiana, most likely, at some point, you will be scheduled to attend a hearing at court in front of a judge. The notice of a hearing date may be, at first, fairly daunting and anxiety-provoking for many plaintiffs who have brought personal injury claims against… Read More »
16-Year-Old Worker from Guatemala Dies as a Result of Workplace Accident at Mississippi Poultry Plant
A devastating workplace accident that involved an underage worker and occurred earlier this summer in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, sheds light into just how dangerous work in a poultry processing plant can be. According to local news reports, on July 18 of this year, 16-year-old Duvan Thomas Perez was working his shift at the Mar-Jac Poultry… Read More »
Worker Suffers Crushing Leg Injury, Requires Rescue from Crane in White Plains, New York
A White Plains, New York, construction worker faced a harrowing and dangerous scene after being severely injured on a construction site project this week. According to local reports, on August 9, the construction worker in question was working on a crane boom at the 200 Hamilton Avenue block in White Plains, when he suffered… Read More »
No Insurance at the Time of Your Louisiana Car Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know about Louisiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Law
As most Louisiana residents know, carrying car insurance is a must. Under Louisiana laws, Louisiana residents must carry liability coverage for any automobile that they own. Louisiana law requires Louisiana residents to carry 15/30/25 insurance liability limits. What that means is that the insurance limits provide payments of $15,000 to a single person for… Read More »
Louisiana Mom Survives Tragic Drunk Driving Accident that Claims Kids’ Lives, Spreads Message of Drunk Driving Awareness with Daughter on TikTok to Honor Their Memory
Louisiana mom of nine Dawn Simmons was enjoying a casual drive with three of her children on December 17, 2021, when tragedy struck. 54-year-old John Lundy of Georgia was also out on the road, and he was driving with a blood alcohol level more than three times the local limit, 0.36 percent. Unfortunately, Simmons… Read More »
Am I Suing My Employer? The Difference between Employment-Related Lawsuits and Workers’ Compensation Claims in Louisiana
The Louisiana workers’ compensation system aims to get injured workers back on their feet after suffering a temporary or permanent disability due to a workplace-related injury. Under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws, most injured Louisiana workers who suffered a workplace accident are entitled to important workers’ compensation benefits such as wage replacement benefits while they… Read More »