Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Preparing for Your IME in Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Case: Three Helpful Tips for Your Independent Medical Examination
One of the things that an injured worker in Louisiana may be surprised to receive in their workers’ compensation case is a notice for the scheduling of an Independent Medical Examination, also referred to as an “IME.” Indeed, an injured worker in Louisiana may wonder exactly why they were scheduled to be examined by… Read More »
Serious Workplace Accidents in Louisiana Roundup: Two Recent Cases Demonstrate Dangers of Industrial Accidents and Your Rights under Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Laws Explained
Two recent serious and fatal industrial workplace accidents in Louisiana demonstrate just how severe and life-changing industrial workplace accidents can be, and highlights workers’ rights under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws. The first terrible accident that occurred in Louisiana as of late happened back in the summer of last year. On August 19, 2024, 40-year-old… Read More »
Plaquemine Wrong-Way Car Crash Kills 1, Injures Off-Duty Police Officer – Your Rights Under Louisiana Personal Injury Laws Explained
A tragic wrong-way car accident that left one woman dead and injured one off-duty police officer demonstrates the unfortunate and deadly reality of wrong-way car accidents in Louisiana, and opens up a discussion about the rights and options that car accident victims have under Louisiana personal injury laws. According to local news reports, on… Read More »
The Four Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws: What Injured Workers Need to Know
There is no doubt that virtually every workers’ compensation case in Mississippi is different and unique. With their own fact patterns, injuries, parties, and employers, workers’ compensation cases in Mississippi range from psychological injuries to amputations, and from strains and sprains to, unfortunately, death. Accordingly, there are different types of disability programs that injured… Read More »
Your Guide to Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Benefits: What are Wage Loss Payments and What Can You Do to Get Them after a Serious Workplace Accident
There are a number of things that many Mississippi workers may be confused about when it comes to Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits. Indeed, while most, if not many, Mississippi workers are aware that if they are injured on the job and they are disabled from working their regular job, they may be entitled to… Read More »
Dangerous Jobs in the Pelican State: Find Out about Three Popular Jobs that Present Workplace Dangers in Louisiana
The fun and interesting thing about the United States is that each state has its own character, history, food, culture, and industries that make the state great. When it comes to Louisiana, many visitors and out-of-staters would say that the bright colors and festive spirit of Mardi Gras, the spicy, deep, savory flavors or… Read More »
Suspected DUI Suspect is Arrested after Fatal Car Accident in New Orleans
One man has been arrested in connection with a deadly car accident that happened in New Orleans just this last weekend. According to news reports, on Sunday, January 19, at around 5:41 a.m. in the morning, a two-vehicle car accident left one person dead. The deadly accident happened on Interstate 10 in New Orleans,… Read More »
DUI Car Crash in Rankin County, Mississippi Raises Multiple Questions Among Mississippi Drivers and Residents about Seeking Medical Treatment after a DUI Car Accident, Compensation for Mississippi DUI Car Accident Victims
A DUI car accident in Rankin County, Mississippi raises multiple important issues for Mississippi drivers and residents alike to consider when it comes to bringing personal injury DUI car accident cases under Mississippi civil laws. According to local news reports, 36-year-old Belzoni man, Robert Franklin, allegedly caused a DUI car accident in the evening… Read More »
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Mayor’s Office Employee Killed in Multi-Car Accident, Rights and Options of Victims of Negligent Car Accidents in Louisiana Explained
Earlier this year in the summer, the community of Baton Rouge was given sad and tragic news. One of the members of the local Baton Rouge, Louisiana government was killed in a multiple-vehicle car accident that no one saw coming. According to local news reports, on Sunday, August 18, Simone Pillette, an office manager… Read More »
Additional Details Released in Mississippi Work Accident Described as “Most Excruciating Work Accident You Can Imagine”
The terrible and unimaginable death of a Mississippi worker who died in the most tragic of work accidents has shocked a community, and new details have come to light that help to fully paint a picture of the true horror that the worker endured. For those Mississippians who missed earlier reports regarding the accident,… Read More »