Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Louisiana Wrongful Death Lawsuits: How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for the Death of My Loved One?
No person should have to suffer the trauma, anguish, and despair of the death of a loved one. However, when a close family member dies due to another person or company’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct in Louisiana, certain close family members of the deceased may be entitled to recover compensation in court for… Read More »
Tragic December 2022 Louisiana Truck Accident that Claimed 3 Southern University Students’ Lives Remembered
In December, 2022, Louisiana experienced the tragic deaths of three promising young Southern University men. According to national news reports, 19-year-old Broderick Moore, 19-year-old Tyran Williams, and 21-year-old Dylan Young, were killed in a two-vehicle accident in the evening hours of December 7. Although no person’s life should ever be cut short by a… Read More »
On the Highway: Common Highway Worker Injuries and What You Should Do if You are a Highway Worker Injured on the Job in Mississippi
While we often give credit to the heroes who wear capes, there is no doubt that Mississippians must acknowledge the hard men and women who work out on Mississippi’s roads and highways as some of America’s most important unsung heroes. With most Mississippians opting to drive to commute to work, school, and do all… Read More »
Wrongful Death Claim or Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits: What is the Difference in Mississippi?
While no one should ever have to suffer the loss of a loved one, Mississippi residents, fortunately, may have some recourse under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws and Mississippi wrongful death laws when a loved one tragically passes away. Under both Mississippi laws, certain close family members or dependents of those who pass away may… Read More »
Listen Up! Workplace Hearing Loss and How to Obtain Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Work-Related Hearing Impairments
When most people think about workplace accidents, they think about the horrific and tragic “freak”-type accidents, such as trapping and crushing accidents involving extremely heavy equipment, or falls from great heights. The truth is, however, that some of the most common workplace injuries happen not from dramatic and explosive one-time accidents, but from the… Read More »
Injured in a Car Accident Due to the Fault of Another but Confused about Attorneys’ Fees? Your Guide to Personal Injury Attorneys’ Fee Agreements in Mississippi
One of the most powerful things that a person can do in Mississippi after they have been injured in a car accident due to the fault of another person is to consult with an experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyer. An experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyer can provide an honest assessment about the claims and… Read More »
Mississippi Sawmill Operator Fined for Alabama Worker’s Horrific Workplace Death
Sometimes horrific workplace accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. One moment a worker is working hard at his or her job, running through the motions of everyday tasks, the next he or she is caught up in a terrible accident, fighting for his or her life. Such was the case, unfortunately,… Read More »
The Jones Act: How it Protects Mississippi Seamen and the Intersection of the Jones Act and Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws
Most Mississippi residents are familiar with the concept of Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits. Under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws, most Mississippi workers who are injured on the job and who are disabled from working their regular job are entitled to important financial benefits such as wage replacement benefits while they are unable to work, disability… Read More »
Are You a Longshoreman in New Orleans? Here’s What You Need to Know if You are Injured on the Job
The job of a longshoreman is certainly no easy task. Longshoremen work long hours loading and unloading heavy cargo from ships, trucks, and other modes of transport out on the waterfront. Accordingly, with a number of hazards present on the job every day, longshoremen have a great risk of getting injured on the job… Read More »
Do I Qualify for Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits? The Domestic Worker Exemption in Louisiana
In Louisiana, when most workers get injured on the job, they are entitled to certain benefits under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws. Louisiana workers’ compensation benefits include important financial benefits such as wage replacement for the time that the worker is out of work and cannot earn a living, reimbursement of medical expenses to treat… Read More »