Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Slidell, Louisiana Woman Killed In Multiple Car Accident Involving 18-Wheeler Truck
It can be said that Louisiana is a tough state for driver safety. Not only is the number of fatal car accidents in Louisiana higher than the national average, but the vehicle collision frequency in Louisiana is also higher than the average of the rest of the United States. Indeed, Louisiana roads can be… Read More »
New Orleans Airport Worker Fatally Injured In Horrific Workplace Accident Due To Scalping On Baggage Conveyor
Most workers know that they can get injured on the job and the risks that are associated with their work. Employers put workers through training, develop safety procedures and handbooks, and conduct safety checks, but still many workplaces are not free from things that can injure workers. Simply put, no matter how careful a… Read More »
New Orleans’ French Quarter Hard Rock Hotel Collapse Remembered – How To Collect Workers’ Compensation For Workplace Accidents In Louisiana
A little over three years ago, a horrific workplace accident left three workers dead in New Orleans’ French Quarter. In October, 2019, the Hard Rock Hotel, an 18-story tower located on New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street, was under construction when it collapsed, killing the workers and injuring many others. The workers who tragically passed… Read More »
Ready To Mediate Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Case? Louisiana Workers’ Compensation FAQ
If you are one of the many Louisiana workers that gets injured on the job every year, it is important to know that you have options under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws to help get you back on your feet. The Louisiana workers’ compensation system enables Louisiana workers who were injured on the job and… Read More »
Tragic Lumberyard Workplace Accident Claims Life Of 31-Year-Old Father
The lumber industry is important throughout Mississippi the United States, and provides many jobs for Mississippians and American workers. In fact, according to a report by Mississippi University Extension, the timber industry, including several important lumber products grown and sourced in Mississippi, contributes to 8.3% of all jobs in the state. The forest products… Read More »
Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Ranked One Of The 8 Most Dangerous Roads In America
America’s highways are famous for the freedom they bring travelers all over the country. Stretching from state to state, America’s roads and highways span as far as the eye can see, enabling those who traverse them to road trip, commute, and transport necessary goods all over the United States. However, unfortunately, as freeing as… Read More »
Horrific And Fatal Forklift Accident Leaves Teen Dead Underscoring The Danger Of Working With Forklifts And Heavy Machines
It is easy to get lulled into a sense of safety and security in our jobs. Repetitive work, years of working the same job, and experience with the same tools can make even the most dangerous workplaces – such as construction sites, lumber yards, truck loading docks, and other hazardous sites – seem like… Read More »
The Dangers Of New Orleans’ Most Common Job
It is not too far-fetched to imagine that every day most people in Louisiana and throughout the United States interact with a cashier at some point. Whether at the gas station, grocery store, retail chain, or restaurant, cashiers are an important part of our everyday lives, and our economic system. We ask cashiers for… Read More »
You’re Getting Very Sleepy – The Dangers Of Fatigue In The Workplace
We all get tired. Sometimes it happens from a restless night, other times from a fun night out enjoying evening festivities with friends into the wee hours. Sometimes we can simply cure our daily fatigue with a cup of coffee, a quick walk or run, or a catnap in the middle of the day…. Read More »
84-Year-Old Louisiana Mayor Killed In Tragic Car Accident
Car accidents happen far too often in Louisiana and throughout the United States. When we hear about a car accident on the news or read about one in the newspaper, we are often at first saddened by the heart-wrenching tragedy, then relieved that it wasn’t a loved one or someone that we know. We… Read More »