Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Aftermath Of A Mississippi Car Accident: The Difference Between Criminal Law And Personal Injury Laws
It is common knowledge that every time a person gets in a motor vehicle, jumps into a truck, or hops onto a motorcycle, they are at risk of getting into a serious or potentially fatal automobile accident. Car accidents are all too prevalent in the United States, and leave many people injured or dead… Read More »
Do I Need To Report My Injury To My Employer? Employee Reporting Obligations In Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Cases
A person typically goes to work thinking that the workday will go as usual, with no major accidents or emergencies to deal with. Most employees clock-in, put their heads down, clock-out and are done for the day. Accordingly, when an on-the-job accident or injury occurs, it can be a confusing and daunting time for… Read More »
Gonzales, Louisiana Motorcycle Accident Leaves Motorcyclist Dead, Motorcycle Passenger Injured
Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience. The close proximity to nature, the wind, speed, and 360-degree views without obstruction draw both those who ride motorcycles for sport and for regular everyday transportation. Indeed, motorcycling is a popular American pastime as well as a means to get from Point A to Point B…. Read More »
Mediation In Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Cases
Injured workers who have applied for workers’ compensation benefits, or who are interested in potentially doing so, may wonder if there are any alternatives to trial if their employer disputes their workers’ compensation claim. The denial of workers’ compensation benefits due to a disagreement on the part of the employer can be very frustrating… Read More »
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation System 101: The Basics Of Workers’ Compensation Claims In Mississippi
When a worker suffers a workplace injury or illness in Mississippi, they must navigate the Mississippi workers’ compensation system to determine eligibility and get workers’ compensation benefits if they are interested in pursuing them. The Mississippi workers’ compensation system is a complex and often daunting process for injured and sick workers to go through…. Read More »
Truck Accident Statistics: The Impacts Of Large Trucks On The Road
Some might say that America runs on trucks. Semi-trucks, trucks that are distinguished by having both a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers or flatbeds to carry goods and freight and typically require a commercial driver’s license to operate, move America’s goods from across borders and ports to warehouses, stores, and our homes… Read More »
‘Yellowstone’ Actress Hires Star Hollywood Lawyer For Workers’ Compensation Case
Manufacturing, construction, transportation, agriculture, and logistics are all industries in which hazards may arise on the job that result in workplace injuries. Accordingly, when most people think about industries in which workers’ compensation claims may be more common, they likely think of these typically hazardous workplaces. However, practically any industry and any workplace can… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Fraud In Louisiana: Incidences And Statistics
Most people are familiar with the concept of testifying under “penalty of perjury”, meaning that statements made by a person in court under oath must be truthful, or there can be severe consequences. Furthermore, almost everyone surely understands the obligation to be honest in representations they make to governmental bodies, such as the Internal… Read More »
Common Defenses To Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Cases: Statute Of Limitations
If all workers’ compensation cases were cut and dry, life would be much easier. It would certainly be ideal if after a worker who was legitimately injured filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, the worker was simply granted benefits, got better, and then returned to work. However, the Mississippi workers’ compensation system is… Read More »
How Long Do I Have To Bring My Personal Injury Lawsuit In Mississippi?
When a person is injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another person or entity (like a company, for example), treating the injury and returning to normal life and work can take time, money, and energy. When a person is seriously injured in an accident, it can be easy for them to… Read More »