Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does Workers’ Comp Always Shield Mississippi Employers from Civil Injury Claims?
In most cases, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for injured workers in the Magnolia State. That’s because of the Grand Bargain between workers and management. In the early 1900s, workers surrendered their right to sue in court because management created a no-fault insurance system that compensated victims for their lost wages and medical… Read More »
Construction Site Injuries: A Closer Look
Many construction, demolition, and renovation companies work with very low profit margins. A few dollars could be the difference between making money and losing money on a particular job. As a result, items like worker safety do not always receive the attention they deserve. So, the construction industry’s seven million employees in the United… Read More »
Businesses Try to Avoid Workers’ Compensation by Calling Employees Contractors
Unfortunately, a lot of small businesses, construction companies, and other types of employers, are looking to try to avoid legal requirements in efforts to cut costs. Those costs often come at the risk of worker safety. One way that businesses will often try to cut costs is by misclassifying employees in a way that… Read More »
Can You Choose Your Own Doctor if You are Injured at Work?
The choice of your doctor is a very personal one. Your doctor is a trusted advocate, and the person that is responsible for bringing you back to full health mentally and physically. Luckily, Louisiana workers’ compensation laws allow injured workers to select their own treating physicians. You Can Choose Your Doctor Under Louisiana law,… Read More »