Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Your Guide to Workplace Spinal Cord Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Mississippi
From the time we are young we are all told about how important it is to protect the neck and back. Indeed, it is virtually common knowledge that an injury of the spinal cord can be extremely debilitating, and can lead to severe disability. But what exactly are spinal cord injuries and how do… Read More »
Mississippi’s Bare Bones Farms Fined by OSHA Following April 2023 Death of Teen Worker from South Africa
The April, 2023, death of a 19-year-old worker from South Africa haunts Mississippi’s Bare Bone Farms as they were slapped with a $90,182 fine by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The EHS Daily Advisor, an online magazine reporting on environmental, health and safety news, reports that on April 19, 2023, the fines… Read More »
Did you Slip and Fall at a Bar in New Orleans and it was the House’s Fault? 5 Things You Can Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in New Orleans
As summer rolls into full swing, so do engagement parties, graduation events, weddings, and endless other reasons to celebrate with a cold brew or nice glass of red. What better place to cool off and meet friends than a bar in the French Quarter or a restaurant in one of New Orleans’ famous eateries?… Read More »
Considering Posting about Your Pending Workers’ Compensation Case? Think Again! Three Major Perils of Posting about Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case on Social Media
Social media has pretty much become the “public square” for news about our friends, family members, and our favorite brands, influencers, and celebrities. With the widespread and constant use of social media in Mississippi and throughout the United States on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and others, most of our interactions seem to be conducted… Read More »
On the Record: How to Prepare for Your Deposition in Your Mississippi Personal Injury Case
Most Mississippians are familiar with the concept of a deposition. We have all probably seen a deposition conducted at least once in a movie, legal dramas, or perhaps we have even been deposed ourselves. For those not familiar with the concept, a deposition is an examination of a witness in a legal proceeding, conducted… Read More »
Back to the Books on Workers’ Compensation: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911 and the Development Workers’ Compensation in the United States
Most Louisiana workers are aware that if they are seriously injured on the job and disabled from work, they may have options under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws. Indeed, under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws as they stand today, most Louisiana workers who are injured on the job and who are rendered disabled from work are… Read More »
The Dangerous Details of Construction Work – Construction Work Fatality Statistics in 2023
Construction work is no doubt some of the most dangerous work in Mississippi and throughout the United States. With a litany of potential hazards to workers, such as a fast-paced work environment, exposure to heights and extreme temperatures, close proximity to massive machines, and the regular usage of dangerous and sharp tools, construction work… Read More »
Injured at Work in Mississippi and Need Medical Treatment? Here’s What You Need to Know About Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Medical Expense Reimbursement
Every day in Mississippi workers are injured on the job in every type of industry imaginable. From office jobs to hard labor, workers in virtually every workplace are at risk of injury from everyday workplace hazards (and some surprise ones) that may temporarily put them out of work, or even permanently disable them. In… Read More »
Louisiana Construction Received OSHA Fines After October 2022 Death of Worker
In October, 2022, a terrible workplace accident struck the city of Ruston, Louisiana. According to local reports, 62-year old construction worker James Burch, of Marion Louisiana, was killed when a 10-foot hole caved in at the construction project where he was working. The construction project was a lift station project being handled by Burch’s… Read More »