Author Archives: Jay Butchko
A Pledge To Do No Harm: Medical Malpractice Claims In Mississippi
In our society, doctors are some of the skilled professionals that we hold in the highest regard and trust the most. We visit doctors for routine checkups, see them for necessary and cosmetic treatments, and even rush to them in the emergency room or urgent care when we are in our most perilous moments…. Read More »
Rehabbing A Workplace Injury – Vocational Rehabilitation In Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Cases
When a worker is injured on the job and is permanently or partially disabled and unable to work, there are many questions the worker likely has about what to do next and how they will survive. Fortunately, under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws, employees who have been injured at the workplace and who are unable… Read More »
Facing Forward: What To Do After Suffering A Facial Disfigurement Injury On The Job In Louisiana
It goes without saying that our faces are one of the most important parts of our bodies. The way we express emotions, and the way we are perceived has so much to do with how our faces look and our facial expressions and reactions. Our ability to use our senses, sight, smell, taste, touch,… Read More »
5 Facts About Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Claims
For many, thoughts about the workers’ compensation system and workers’ compensation laws are few and far between. Indeed, if a person is lucky enough, they may never have to think about the workers’ compensation system or workers’ compensation laws at all. However, workplace accidents can happen when a person least expects it, and sometimes… Read More »
Restaurant Industry Guidance Reveals Top 4 Most Common Restaurant Workplace Injuries
When most people sit down for a special dinner or lunch out at a restaurant, they don’t think about all that goes on behind the scenes. To get a steak dinner from barebones ingredients to a customer’s table takes a network of people working together in harmony to prepare, cook, serve, and clear the… Read More »
Stone County, Mississippi Car Accident Leaves One Person Dead, One Injured
When setting off on the road for a relaxing day out, one rarely thinks about the potential for tragedy, injury, and death on the road. This past week, such gruesome thoughts were likely far from being on the brain as hundreds of couples from across Mississippi traveled to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for America’s… Read More »
Hard To Face: Facial Disfigurement Injuries In Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Claims
Almost five years ago, world-renowned supermodel Linda Evangelista effectively went into seclusion after suffering from body and facial disfigurement as a result of cosmetic procedures. Ms. Evangelista started noticing bulges on her body and chin three months after CoolSculpting was performed on her face, which she states left her “permanently deformed” and “brutally disfigured”…. Read More »
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Benefits Calculations And Maximum Weekly Benefits In Temporary Total Disability Cases
When a person is injured on the job in Mississippi, they may consider applying for workers’ compensation benefits. The Mississippi workers’ compensation system is designed to help workers who have been injured as a result of a workplace accident or injury with medical and financial assistance while they are unable to work. One of… Read More »
Department Of Labor And Louisiana Workforce Commission Renew Agreement To Reduce Employee Misclassification
The United States Depart of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division and Louisiana Workforce Commission renewed efforts to combat employee labor violations in Louisiana last week. The DOL Wage and Hour Division announced that it will continue its efforts with the Louisiana Workforce commission to reduce employee misclassification violations in particular, through joint outreach,… Read More »
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Claim Payouts – “Lump Sum” Versus Weekly Benefits
When a workplace injury prevents a worker from performing their job and earning a living, it can be an extremely stressful and difficult time. In addition to the pain of the injury and medical treatment to heal and repair it, the financial implications of a workplace injury are a cause of great concern for… Read More »