Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Confused About Your Obligations after a Serious Workplace Injury at Your Mississippi Workplace? We’ve Got You Covered. Get Information Straight from the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission Here
Injured Mississippi workers need to look no farther than this short article to learn about their obligations when it comes to reporting their workplace injury to their employer. Indeed, when a worker gets injured on the job in Mississippi, it can be a confusing time trying to figure out exactly what must be done… Read More »
Casinos Make Top Ten List of Largest Employers in Louisiana – Did You Know About These Common Workplace Health and Safety Hazards Louisiana Casino Workers Face On the Job?
There is no doubt that there are a number of industries that employ large numbers of Louisiana workers throughout the state. From the oil industry, to restaurant and hospitality, and from construction work to forestry and farming, Louisiana has many fruitful job industries that keep workers employed, and the state running strong. However, Louisiana… Read More »
“Total Temporary Disability” and What it Means for Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case
Something that some Mississippi workers may not know about the Mississippi workers’ compensation system is that there are different types of Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits, and they are based on the severity and duration of the injured worker’s workplace injury. One of these types of Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits is called Temporary Total Disability,… Read More »
New Scholarship Program Available for Louisiana Students with Injured Parents on State Workers’ Compensation Program
A new scholarship program that aims to help Louisiana students facing financial struggles due to the workplace injury and disability of a parent has been announced. According to local news reports, the scholarship program called “Scholarships for Children of Injured Workers Kids Chance Scholarship” is now accepting applications from students in the Louisiana area…. Read More »
Death of Mississippi Valley State University Player Killed in High-Speed Chase Sheds Light on the Rights of Families of Car Passengers Killed in Fatal Crashes
The tragic and unexpected death of a Mississippi Valley State University football player at the end of last year raises questions about the rights and options of the family members of passengers who are killed in fatal car accidents under Mississippi personal injury laws. According to local news reports, on Friday, November 6, Mobile,… Read More »
Small Businesses in Louisiana and Mississippi – Is My “Mom and Pop” Employer Required to Carry Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Me and Other Employees?
One of the interesting things that injured workers in Mississippi and Louisiana may not know about the workers’ compensation systems in both states is that there are certain eligibility criteria that must be met before an injured worker is granted and can receive workers’ compensation benefits. One of those requirements is that the worker… Read More »
Louisiana Garbage Worker Horrifically Killed on Back of Garbage Truck – Workplace Accidents Can Happen Virtually Anytime, Anywhere in Louisiana
Louisiana workers may be eager to learn about their rights and options under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws after news of the death of a Covington, Louisiana garbage worker in a horrific and tragic way. According to local news reports, last year, back on Friday December 13, 26-year-old Benjamin Bonura, of Amite, Louisiana, was killed… Read More »
Claiborne County, Mississippi Car Accident Leaves 1 Person Dead and 7 Injured, What Can the Survivors Do to Get Justice?
A terrible and fatal multi-vehicle car accident shook the community of Claiborne County, Mississippi in the early morning hours on Wednesday of last week. According to local news reports, three separate vehicles were involved in a car accident at around 5:49 a.m. in the morning on MS-547 near Tillman Road in Claiborne County on… Read More »
Worker’s Death due to Electrocution in Biloxi Underscores the Dangers of Electrocution Accidents in Mississippi Workplaces
A fatal workplace accident took the life of one worker, and the terrible and unexpected workplace accident underscores just how dangerous electrocution accidents in the workplace can be. According to local news reports, earlier this year on January 16, 42-year-old Kevin Bartley, originally from Foley, Alabama, was working at a worksite off of Oaklawn… Read More »
Lafayette, Louisiana Tree Care Worker’s Tragic Death on the Job Spreads Awareness about the Dangers Tree Care Workers Face
A fatal workplace accident hit headlines earlier this year, and the Lafayette community mourned the loss of one of their own. According to local news reports, 71-year-old Curtis Spencer, of St. Martinville, Louisiana, was working for tree care employer Possum’s Tree Service, when he was tragically killed in a workplace accident. The terrible and… Read More »