Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Mississippi Auto Accident That Turned Violent Highlights What To Do When A Car Accident Turns Into A Crime
When a person is involved in a car accident, it is almost always a pretty scary time. Even a fender bender can cause some injury, and even if injuries are only scratches, bruises, and minor cuts, a car accident is sure to leave a person shaken, no matter who they are. However, a car… Read More »
Miles Meek V. Cheyenne Steel, Inc.: The Impacts Of Marijuana On Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Claims
It is widely known in the United States that many states have either legalized recreational or medical use of marijuana, or have decriminalized its use. However, there are still some states in which marijuana possession is still at least a misdemeanor crime, and use for medical or recreational reasons is certainly not normalized. Idaho,… Read More »
Belmont Mattress Factory Worker Dead After Horrific Workplace Accident
There is no doubt that some jobs are very dangerous. When a workplace includes hazards such as large and heavy machinery, a fast-paced atmosphere, repetitive moments, slippery floors, heights, or extremely high or low temperatures, the chances for a worker to get seriously injured increases dramatically. Still, when a worker goes to work, they… Read More »
IME, SMO, OWCA: Three Handy Acronyms In The Independent Medical Examination Stage Of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Claims
Unfortunately, workplace accidents occur every day throughout Louisiana, rendering hard-working Louisiana workers unable to earn a livelihood. Fortunately, like other states, most Louisiana workers are protected when a workplace accident occurs under state workers’ compensation laws. Under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws, most workers who have been injured on the job and who are unable… Read More »
Fatal Car Accident Leaves Louisiana Woman Dead, Drunk Driving Suspected
Even though the risks are well-known to all, drunk driving still remains prevalent throughout the United States and in Louisiana. With the freedoms that driving a car brings comes the hazards of operating a vehicle on the road with intoxicated and out-of-control drivers. For most people, driving to work and for everyday activities is… Read More »
Benefits For All Missed Days? The 5-Day Waiting Rule In Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Cases
Experiencing a workplace injury is a challenge. On top of being injured and hurt, workers who have been injured on the job are often unable to work, compounding the underlying injury with the financial stress. Fortunately, in Mississippi, most workers who have been injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including… Read More »
Slip And Falls: What Are They? Where Do They Happen? And What Can You Do?
At some point in our lives, we have all probably slipped on something and have had a nasty fall. Icy roads, slippery floors, and muddy grass all lend to slip and fall incidents in our daily lives around our houses and in our yards and driveways. The lesson learned from slipping and falling is… Read More »
My Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits Stopped. What Gives And What Can I Do?
Getting injured on the job is no walk in the park. When a workplace injury occurs, often an injured worker is unable to return to their regular job for months or longer, as the injury heals and the worker is rehabilitated. Meanwhile, injured workers still have all of the regular financial responsibilities of able-bodied… Read More »
Head-On Collisions: What Are They And How Is Fault Established In Mississippi Personal Injury Cases
A serious head-on collision that occurred on Mississippi Highway 29 brings front and center the topic of head-on car accidents and who is at fault. According to local reports, a head-on collision that injured both drivers involved occurred on Mississippi 29 on the evening of November 18, approximately a half mile south of Ellisville,… Read More »
Bureau Of Labor Statistics And University Of Delaware Study Sheds Light On America’s Most Dangerous Jobs
For many people working in the United States, going to work each day presents a significant risk to health and life. An “average day on the job” for some workers can quickly turn into a life-threatening situation, and serious workplace injuries – sometimes even death – can result from an oversight, simple mistake, or,… Read More »