Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Injured On the Job in New Orleans? Find Out 3 Ways an Experienced New Orleans Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help You
There is no question that for most workers in New Orleans who have been injured on the job, suffering a workplace injury can be a life-altering experience, especially when it happens unexpectedly and out of the blue. In New Orleans, most workers who are injured on the job are entitled to important financial and… Read More »
Worker Killed in Biloxi After Electrocution Accident on the Job – Learn About Your Rights Under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws
A terrible and unexpected workplace accident took the life of one worker in Biloxi earlier this year, prompting workers across the state to wonder about their rights and options under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws. According to local news reports, WXXV25, 42-year-old worker Kevin Bartley, originally from Foley, Alabama, was working at a worksite off… Read More »
Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Questions Answered: How Are Medical Benefits Paid in My Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Case?
One of the things that some Louisiana workers may wonder after a serious workplace injury happens, and they are injured to the point that they cannot return to their regular work, is how they will be paid medical benefits in their workers’ compensation case. Indeed, when most Louisiana workers are injured at work to… Read More »
Mississippi Worker Killed After Being Run Over by Forklift – Learn About How You Can Recover Compensation After a Serious and Disabling Work Accident in Mississippi
A Mississippi worker was tragically killed in an unexpected workplace accident this week, and some workers in Mississippi are wondering what they can do to get compensation under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws. According to local news reports, on Tuesday, July 15, a worker for Plum Creek Environmental, a waste management services company located in… Read More »
My Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied, But I was Injured at Work and Can’t Return to My Job. What Can I Do?
For virtually all Mississippi workers, suffering a serious injury on the job is a difficult experience. However, there is no question that a workplace injury can become an even more stressful situation when the injured worker’s workers’ compensation claim is denied. In Mississippi, the workers’ compensation system is designed to provide benefits for employees… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Hit By Car in Mississippi – Learn About How Mississippi’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Laws Help Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Victims and Their Families Get Justice
A motorcycle rider was killed in Gulfport early on Monday morning, leaving some Mississippi motorcycle riders and their families in shock and with questions about what action can be taken after a serious motorcycle accident occurs. According to local news reports, at around 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, a single car and motorcycle… Read More »
Motorcyclist’s Death on MS-18 Serves as Stark Reminder of the Dangers of Mississippi Roads in the Summer
A fatal motorcycle accident that happened on Mississippi Highway 18 this week serves as a stark and terrible reminder of just how dangerous Mississippi roads can be for motorcycle riders during the summer months. According to local reports covering the deadly accident, the motorcycle-involved car accident happened near Fulton Place in Hinds County, at… Read More »
How Will My Workers’ Compensation Payments Be Made If I am Successful With My Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case?
There is no doubt that the Mississippi worker’s compensation claims process can be a challenge for many injured Mississippi workers. Indeed, many injured workers are initially denied Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits upon their first application, and must appeal their case and navigate the difficult Mississippi workers’ compensation appeals process. However, even after an injured… Read More »
Will Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits Cover All Of My Workplace Injury-Related Medical Expenses Or Am I Also On the Hook For My Medical Bills?
If you are a worker in Louisiana who has been injured on the job, you may be wondering whether workers’ compensation benefits will cover all your medical expenses or if you will be responsible for any of the costs to treat and heal from your workplace injury. The good news is that Louisiana law… Read More »
Details Released in Fatal Workplace Accident in West Point, Mississippi, Prompting Discussion About the Dangers of Skid Steers in Mississippi Workplaces
Earlier this July, one Mississippi worker was killed on the job while working at an environmental services waste management center. Details about that worker’s terrible and unfortunate workplace death have been released, prompting a discussion about the dangers of skid steers in Mississippi workplaces. According to local news reports, earlier this month on July… Read More »