Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Louisiana Highway Department Worker Killed, Two Injured In Tragic Log Truck Collision In Mansfield
Workplace accidents often happen when we least expect it. A worker can be going about their typical duties and doing even the most mundane of tasks when a workplace accident can strike, rendering the worker severely injured and unable to do their usual job. In jobs where hard manual labor is the norm, workplace… Read More »
New Year Marks 1-Year Since Jackson, Mississippi Construction Worker Identified In Tragic Construction Site Accident
The hardworking construction workers that work on projects every day throughout Mississippi and the United States have a lot of hazards to face on the job. Construction sites themselves present a host of dangerous variables, such as uneven ground, heights, deep holes, extreme temperatures, and falling objects, to name a few. Coupled with long… Read More »
Mississippi Worker Falls Into Mississippi River While On Job – Search And Rescue Efforts Tragically Turn To Recovery Mission
There is no doubt that Mississippi workers who work on the Mississippi river have a number of workplace hazards to contend with every day. In addition to getting their work done, Mississippi workers who work on the Mississippi river or in other bodies of water in the state must constantly be on guard for… Read More »
Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Leaves Jackson Man Dead, Underscores High Rate Of Motorcycle Fatalities In Mississippi
A deadly motorcycle accident that occurred in early December, 2022, highlights the dangers that Mississippi motorcyclists face every day out on the road, and underscores the high fatality rate of motorcycle-involved motor vehicle accidents in the state. According to local news reports, 32-year-old Bradley Chambers of Jackson, Mississippi was killed after having been involved… Read More »
Forbes Article Highlights Caps On Workers’ Compensation Payments In Louisiana And Other States
For any worker, getting injured on the job can be very disruptive to not only their physical health, but also to their financial stability. Getting injured on the job to the point where a worker cannot work can put a worker out of work for months, even years on end, and the thought of… Read More »
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 »