Author Archives: Jay Butchko
IME, SMO, OWCA: Three Handy Acronyms In The Independent Medical Examination Stage Of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Claims
Unfortunately, workplace accidents occur every day throughout Louisiana, rendering hard-working Louisiana workers unable to earn a livelihood. Fortunately, like other states, most Louisiana workers are protected when a workplace accident occurs under state workers’ compensation laws. Under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws, most workers who have been injured on the job and who are unable… Read More »
Fatal Car Accident Leaves Louisiana Woman Dead, Drunk Driving Suspected
Even though the risks are well-known to all, drunk driving still remains prevalent throughout the United States and in Louisiana. With the freedoms that driving a car brings comes the hazards of operating a vehicle on the road with intoxicated and out-of-control drivers. For most people, driving to work and for everyday activities is… Read More »
Benefits For All Missed Days? The 5-Day Waiting Rule In Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Cases
Experiencing a workplace injury is a challenge. On top of being injured and hurt, workers who have been injured on the job are often unable to work, compounding the underlying injury with the financial stress. Fortunately, in Mississippi, most workers who have been injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including… Read More »
Slip And Falls: What Are They? Where Do They Happen? And What Can You Do?
At some point in our lives, we have all probably slipped on something and have had a nasty fall. Icy roads, slippery floors, and muddy grass all lend to slip and fall incidents in our daily lives around our houses and in our yards and driveways. The lesson learned from slipping and falling is… Read More »
My Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits Stopped. What Gives And What Can I Do?
Getting injured on the job is no walk in the park. When a workplace injury occurs, often an injured worker is unable to return to their regular job for months or longer, as the injury heals and the worker is rehabilitated. Meanwhile, injured workers still have all of the regular financial responsibilities of able-bodied… Read More »
Head-On Collisions: What Are They And How Is Fault Established In Mississippi Personal Injury Cases
A serious head-on collision that occurred on Mississippi Highway 29 brings front and center the topic of head-on car accidents and who is at fault. According to local reports, a head-on collision that injured both drivers involved occurred on Mississippi 29 on the evening of November 18, approximately a half mile south of Ellisville,… Read More »
Bureau Of Labor Statistics And University Of Delaware Study Sheds Light On America’s Most Dangerous Jobs
For many people working in the United States, going to work each day presents a significant risk to health and life. An “average day on the job” for some workers can quickly turn into a life-threatening situation, and serious workplace injuries – sometimes even death – can result from an oversight, simple mistake, or,… Read More »
Settlement Vs. Trial: Factors For Consideration When It Comes To Settlement In Louisiana Personal Injury Cases
Most people don’t think about getting seriously injured when they do routine activities throughout their day. Activities and tasks like grocery shopping or simply driving down the highway seem like benign activities that we all must do. However, the reality is that accidents can happen anytime and anywhere – a trip to the grocery… Read More »
Am I Required To Submit To A Drug Test? Employer Drug Testing In Louisiana Workers Compensation Cases
It is rare that there is a workplace that allows its employees to take drugs and be intoxicated while on the job. Most people are aware that their workplaces have policies against using alcohol and drugs while at work, or at least are aware that that is the norm universally in the workplace. However,… Read More »
Empty Pockets: What Happens When A Truck Accident In Mississippi Is Caused By A Judgment-Proof Driver?
Truck driving is an important industry in Mississippi and throughout the United States. With nearly 3.5 million truck drivers out on the road transporting important and necessary goods for American families, the transportation industry is both critical to our daily lives and the lives of the many truck drivers that rely on truck driving… Read More »