Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Mississippi Motorcycle Rider Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Iuka Prompting Discussion About Legal Rights and Options of Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riding is not only a hobby for some Mississippi motorcycle riders, but also a great way to do one’s daily commute, run errands, and, generally, just get around. Indeed, for some Mississippi motorcycle riders, the motorcycle is a “daily driver,” while other motorcyclists stick to enjoying weekend rides and outings with motorcycle groups…. Read More »
EMS Worker Injured On the Job in New Orleans’ Seventh Ward
A dangerous car accident sent one New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (EMS) first responder to the hospital with serious injuries, and some New Orleans workers and their families are wondering exactly what recourse the EMS worker may have under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws. According to local news reports, this week on Wednesday, August 20,… Read More »
Mississippi Logging Employee Killed After Log Goes Through Skid Steer Window
A tragic on-the-job accident took a Mississippi logging worker’s life, and the frightening and deadly workplace incident raises awareness about just how dangerous workplace injuries can be, especially involving equipment like skid steers. The fatal work accident occurred earlier this month on August 20. According to local news reports, 26-year-old Utica, Mississippi logging worker… Read More »
Injured at Work in New Orleans and Can’t Go Back But Don’t Know What to Do Next? Find Out How a Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help You
If you are like one of the many workers in New Orleans who has been injured at work and cannot return to work, you are probably feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and frustrated. You may be asking yourself, “What now?” It is important to know that, first of all, you are not alone, and, secondly, you… Read More »
18-Wheeler Truck Accident Leaves Two Hospitalized in Jackson County, Mississippi
A very dangerous and unexpected commercial truck-involved motor vehicle accident sent two individuals to the hospital in Jackson County this week, and a community searches for answers about what rights and options the victims of serious truck accidents have under Mississippi personal injury laws. According to local news reports, on Sunday, August 24, two… Read More »
Louisiana Woman Dead After Fatal Labor Day Weekend Accident
The tragic and untimely death of a Shreveport, Louisiana woman in a fatal Labor day weekend car accident has some Louisiana families on edge, and the unfortunate accident underscores just how dangerous Labor Day weekend can be for Louisiana drivers. According to local news reports, 56-year-old Mary Sparks was killed in a car accident… Read More »
Mississippi Motorcycle Rider’s Tragic Death in Fatal Accident Raises Important Questions About the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims Under Mississippi Laws
The terrible and untimely death of a motorcycle rider in Mississippi raises questions about the rights and options that Mississippi motorcycle victims have under Mississippi personal injury laws. Here we dive into the recent fatal traffic accident that left one Clarksdale, Mississippi man dead, and what you can do if you are involved in… Read More »
Slipped On a Floor at Work and Injured Your Back? Find Out What You Can Do if You Cannot Return to Work After a Serious Workplace Accident in Mississippi
One of the things that Mississippi workers should know, especially those who work in jobs where wet, slippery floors and uneven surfaces to walk on are present in the workplace, is that slipping on a floor can lead to serious injuries, ones that can even prevent a person from returning to work. If you… Read More »
Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Questions Answered: What is Workers’ Compensation in Mississippi and How Do I Get Help Getting It?
Imagine this scenario: you are a worker in Mississippi and you just got a new job. You are only a few weeks into the job, and you get terribly injured at work. Your doctor tells you that there is no way that you can return to the job. Are you out of luck, or… Read More »
Painter’s Killing While On-the-Job at Mississippi Shipyard Raises Questions About the Rights of Mississippi Workers Injured Due to Violent Crimes at Work
The tragic shooting death of a Mississippi painter and shipyard employee rocked the community of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and the violent and frightening incident raises important questions about the rights of workers who fall victim to dangerous and violent workplace incidents. According to local reports, the shooting occurred at the tail end of August, on… Read More »