Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation: Can I Get Fired From My Job If I Make A Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Getting injured or falling ill on the job can cause a host of different fears and anxieties. In addition to the actual injury or illness itself, and the treatment and recovery, injured workers may wonder what their rights and options are when it comes to things like wages when they are unable to work… Read More »
Study Reveals Private Industries With Highest Incidence Of Workplace Injuries And Illnesses
Workplace injuries, accidents, and illnesses are not necessarily uncommon in Louisiana and Mississippi. When workers go to work, they don’t expect to get injured or ill on the job, but, unfortunately, there are a host of on-the-job hazards in almost every occupation that may lead to a workplace accident or injury. A study from… Read More »
Tragic Multi-Vehicle Car Accident On Hattiesburg Highway
The highway can be a very dangerous place to travel, especially when objects are abruptly put in the path of drivers. A highway can instantly become unsafe when standing objects – such as other cars, debris from open trunks, and plants and shrubbery — are put into the flow of traffic. When objects come… Read More »
Louisiana Roofing Contractor Hit With Fines After Workplace Fatality
It’s no secret that employers in Louisiana and other states have an obligation to keep workers safe, and provide workplaces free of hazards that may cause injuries and even death. However, sometimes employers overlook important safety measures, and tragic workplace accidents occur. Such was the case recently in Baton Rouge when a 22-year-old roofing… Read More »
Waste Collection Worker Injured In Pinning Accident On The Job
Workplaces present a host of injuries to workers, some of which aren’t easy to avoid or even foresee. This rang truer than ever recently when a Baton Rouge waste collection employee was involved in a horrific accident when a car crashed into the garbage truck he and another waste collection worker were driving on… Read More »
Mississippi Car Accidents: Statistics On Fatalities And Injuries
During the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic in many states appeared to slow down as businesses shut and workers transitioned to work from home setups. With the decrease in daily commuting by many Mississippi workers, it would seem that the incidents of car accidents in Mississippi and other states would be on the decline in 2020… Read More »
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws: Are Employees Of Small Companies Covered?
In Mississippi, when someone suffers a workplace injury or illness, on top of recovering from their illness or impairment and undergoing treatment, they must also figure out if they are covered under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws, and, if so, how to get workers’ compensation benefits. But are all workers in Mississippi covered under workers’… Read More »
What Is Workers’ Compensation And How Does It Work In Louisiana?
After being injured on the job, filing for workers’ compensation in Louisiana and other states may seem like a daunting task. The first thing that any injured worker in Louisiana and other states should do is contact an experienced and skilled Louisiana workers’ compensation attorney, such as the lawyers at Lunsford, Baskin & Priebe,… Read More »
What Not To Do In Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Case
Workers’ compensation is available to employees who are injured on the job. However, Louisiana has some strict rules about when workers can receive workers’ compensation. If you make a mistake, you might not be able to receive the benefits you’re entitled to. Here are several things not to do if you’re trying to claim… Read More »
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Timeline
If you’re not working while you’re recovering from a job-related injury or illness, time can move very slowly. This is especially the case when you’re waiting for your workers’ compensation claim to resolve. Louisiana workers’ compensation pays out benefits to cover medical treatment, as well as to cover lost wages when you’re out of… Read More »