Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tragic Louisiana Pedestrian-Involved DUI Case Shows Impacts of Drunk Driving – Rights of Family Members of Victims of Fatal DUI Crashes under Louisiana Wrongful Death Laws Explained
There is no question that no matter what, a drunk driving car accident is a terrible thing. Things perhaps become even more unfortunate when young lives are transformed forever, and not for the good. Such was the case last year in October, when several young people were involved in a horrific DUI car crash… Read More »
Death of Louisiana Worker Due to Leaking Air Hose Exposes Dangers of Air Hoses to Louisiana Workers – Rights of Surviving Family Members Under Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Laws Explained
A terrible and fatal workplace accident left one Louisiana worker dead, and the manner in which the worker raises the conversation about the little-known dangers of air hoses on Louisiana worksites. According to local news reports, on Saturday, February 22, 39-year-old contract worker, Carlos Cardenas, was killed on the job while attempting to repair… Read More »
Making Sense of the Mississippi Code – What are Wrongful Death Actions in Mississippi and Who Can Bring Them?
When a person is killed in a serious car accident in Mississippi, there is no doubt that the loss of their life often, if not always, has major impacts on a number of other people. Indeed, often a person who is involved in a fatal car accident in Mississippi leaves behind them a number… Read More »
Curious about Whether a Lump-Sum Settlement Makes Sense in Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Case? We Get to the Bottom of Lump-Sum Settlements Under Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Laws
Many, if not most, Louisiana workers are aware that if they are injured on the job and are unable to work, they may be entitled to money compensation, as well as other benefits, under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws to help them financially while they heal from their injury. However, some Louisiana workers may not… Read More »
One Person Dead in Two-Vehicle Accident in Louisiana – 3 Tips for What to Do after a Serious Car Accident to Protect Your Rights
A terrible and fatal car accident took one person’s life in Sulphur, Louisiana, and five others have been hospitalized for their injuries. According to local news reports, the fatal car accident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. in the evening on Saturday, January 5. Houston River Fire Department personnel and first responders responded to the… Read More »
Gas Station Clerk, Two Others Killed in Deadly Robbery at Mississippi Gas Station – Are Mississippi Workers Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries Caused by Violent, Criminal Acts?
The death of three people, including a gas station clerk, at a State Line, Mississippi gas station has garnered public attention, and family members of those who were killed are demanding answers from law enforcement. According to local news reports, on Wednesday, January 31, gas station clerk Rhonda Denson, her boyfriend Lester Campbell, and… Read More »
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 »