Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Additional Details Released in Mississippi Work Accident Described as “Most Excruciating Work Accident You Can Imagine”
The terrible and unimaginable death of a Mississippi worker who died in the most tragic of work accidents has shocked a community, and new details have come to light that help to fully paint a picture of the true horror that the worker endured. For those Mississippians who missed earlier reports regarding the accident,… Read More »
Tupelo, Mississippi Workplace Accident at Truck Center Leaves One Worker Dead – Learn About the Laws that Help Compensation Mississippi Families for the Loss of Their Loved Ones to On-the-Job Accidents
Earlier this year in the fall, a terrible and fatal workplace accident shook the community of Tupelo, Mississippi, and raised awareness regarding the risks that many – if not all – Mississippi workers take to life and limp virtually every day that they set foot on the job. According to local news reports, on… Read More »
Federal Safety Regulators Hit Louisiana Critical Metals Plant Hard after Worker Killed in Horrific Workplace Accident
A critical metals plant located near Gramercy, Louisiana, finds itself in the midst of a federal safety investigation, and a resulting whopping 60 new federal safety violations after the horrific death of one of its workers earlier this year in the fall. According to NOLA.com, the Altaco Gramercy Plant has been accused of “repeated… Read More »
Death of Six People in Wrong-Way Car Accident in Jackson Sparks Conversation about Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Mississippi
As the 2024 winter holidays get closer and the excitement of the season draws near, people across Mississippi rush around all over the state in their cars and trucks. The tidings of the holiday season bring about with them the joy of buying treasured gifts for loved ones, ringing in the cheer with Christmas… Read More »
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Benefits vs. Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits: What’s the Difference? Find Out about These Two Important Mississippi Programs for Injured Workers and Their Families
What options do Mississippi workers have if they are seriously injured on the job and are rendered unable to work due to a serious workplace injury? Do Mississippi families have any options under Mississippi laws if their loved one is killed in a fatal workplace accident? These are questions that many Mississippi workers and… Read More »
Luling, Louisiana Family Mourning Loss of Daughter to Drunk Driving Car Accident on Anniversary of Death Learns Shocking News that Killer was Released after Only Serving Months in Jail
As families all over Louisiana prepare for the winter 2024 holidays, some families are reeling from the recent loss of those that they will not share the festivities with this year. Indeed, while families across the Pelican State put up their trees, deck the halls with lights and decorations, wrap their presents, and toast… Read More »
Map Reveals High Worker Stress in Louisiana Workplaces – Louisiana Ranks First in States with Most Stressful Jobs
There is no doubt that stress can seriously impact a person in their day-to-day life, making small tasks seem large, causing brain fog and confusion, and causing frustration, lack of sleep, and, sometimes, mounting arguments with loved ones. Add that stress to the workplace, and you have a recipe for a 40-hour-plus week of… Read More »
Do I Have to Pay for Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Mississippi? Find Out About Employer and Employee Obligations when it Comes to Workers’ Compensation in the Magnolia State
When most workers in Mississippi start a new job, the last thing that they probably think about is what will happen if they get into a terrible workplace accident that disables them from working. Indeed, in the excitement of starting a new position and getting a new paycheck, Mississippi workers who have recently been… Read More »
New Orleans Woman Who Took New Orleans PD Officers on High-Speed Chase, Killing Two Teens, Turns Herself In to Authorities
A New Orleans woman who took New Orleans Police Officers on a dangerous high-speed chase throughout the city at the beginning of the month finally turned herself in to authorities. According to local news reports, the 31-year-old woman ow faces criminal charges and allegations against her that she caused a multi-fatality car accident in… Read More »
Louisiana Worker Dies at CF Industries Donaldsonville Nitrogen Complex
Earlier this year, a terrible and fatal workplace accident shook the community of Donaldsonville, Louisiana. According to local reports, earlier this year in the fall on October 2, an employee of CF Industries passed away at the hospital following a serious on-the-job accident. The accident occurred at the CF Industries Donaldsonville Nitrogen Complex in… Read More »