According to WTVA, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is still advising residents to limit their travel. Dozens of counties are reporting consistent icy conditions on roads and bridges throughout our state. Counties the MDOT has cleared for travel include Madison, Hinds, Scott, Kemper, Newton, and Lauderdale. Continue Reading
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Were You Hurt in a Truck Accident?
People riding in passenger vehicles are incredibly vulnerable in collisions with tractor-trailers. Because of their sheer weight, trucks can cause considerable damage to cars—and those riding inside them. Continue Reading
How Can Commercial Drivers Stay Alert When Behind the Wheel?
Individuals who work in any industry can experience fatigue while on the job. Fatigue is more than just feeling tired; it is the result of excessive exertion, either physical or mental, that ultimately impairs performance. Continue Reading
What Are the Major Differences Between Filing an Insurance Claim and Bringing a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you sustain serious injuries in a crash with a reckless driver in Mississippi, you can have peace of mind knowing the liable motorist is obligated to cover the damages. When it comes to awarding compensation following motor vehicle collisions, Mississippi operates under a tort system. Continue Reading
Should You Seek Medical Care After a Car Accident?
Getting into any kind of motor vehicle collision can be traumatic. Even the aftermath of a minor fender bender is inherently stressful. Continue Reading
Pedestrian Accident at School Killed 1 Adult, Injured 2 Children During Christmas Pageant
According to WLOX, a tragic pedestrian accident that occurred in Hancock County earlier this month left one dead and two injured. Officials claim the incident happened on a Tuesday night in front of East Hancock Elementary School. Continue Reading
What Should You Do If You Get Hurt on the Job?
It goes without saying that some industries are far more dangerous than others, but at the end of the day, anyone can get hurt on the job. Even office workers can develop occupational diseases like carpal tunnel syndrome or strain their back when picking up a ream of copier paper. Continue Reading
Could I Lose My Job While Recovering from a Work Injury?
If you are hurt on the job and the injury is so severe that you must miss work in order to recover, it could threaten your financial security. According to CBS News, nearly 80 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Continue Reading
Tragic Rear-End Collision During Rush Hour Kills 1, Injures 4
According to WTVA, a two-vehicle collision that occurred earlier this month resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy. The accident happened near the airport exit on Highway 82 in Lowndes County. Continue Reading
5 Tips to Help You Avoid Accidents over Thanksgiving
Many working Americans get a four-day weekend on Thanksgiving, which makes it the perfect time of year to visit loved ones. In fact, you have probably heard the oft-quoted statistic that the day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year. Continue Reading
What Should You Do After a Defective Product Injury?
Manufacturers, advertisers, and retailers owe customers a certain duty of care to produce, market, and sell products that are safe for their intended use. Unfortunately, that does not stop millions of defective products and contaminated food items from hitting the shelves every single year. Continue Reading
What Are Your Legal Options Following Asbestos Exposure?
According to the National Cancer Institute, millions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos at work since the early 1940s. Research suggests there is no level of asbestos exposure that is safe, and employees across dozens of industries face life-threatening health hazards as the result of their proximity to materials containing asbestos when Continue Reading
4 Members of a Family Die in Tragic Head-on Collision
The Clarion-Ledger reports on a tragic head-on collision that resulted in the death of four people who were all part of the same family, including a toddler and an infant. The accident occurred on Highway 21 in Kemper County on a Monday evening late last month, when a Dodge Ram pickup truck heading north crossed over the centerline and careened Continue Reading
5 Common Fall Injuries Explained
If you learn that a loved one has been in a motor vehicle collision, one of the first questions you will probably ask is where responders took him or her for treatment. It is not surprising when hospitals admit car accident victims because there are so many ways to sustain severe injuries in a crash. Continue Reading
What Should I Do After a Slip and Fall Accident?
Nothing will ruin your day—or the next six months—faster than a slip and fall accident when running errands. All it takes is one wrong step on a cracked, uneven, or slippery surface to sustain serious injuries that land you in the hospital. Continue Reading
What Are the Warning Signs of Drowsy Driving?
Have you ever felt the urge to nod off when you were behind the wheel? Maybe your eyelids grew heavy or it suddenly became increasingly harder to focus on the road in front of you. Continue Reading
Collision on Highway 18 Injures One
According to MS News Now, a two-vehicle collision that occurred on a Friday evening earlier this month sent one person to the hospital. A witness at the scene said a Dodge Dakota was heading south on Wells Road when it allegedly ran the stop sign at the intersection of Wells and Highway 18, striking a Ford Explorer. Continue Reading
Will My Settlement Be Taxable?
If you spend months or even years pursuing a personal injury settlement, you do not want to lose a significant portion of it to Uncle Sam once you actually secure the compensation you deserve. After all, you need those funds to cover the costs associated with treating and managing the injuries you sustained. Continue Reading
How Can I Ensure My Family’s Safety on Our Next Road Trip?
The kids may be back in school, but there are plenty of three-day weekends during the fall for families to take advantage of by hitting the road together. You can learn about all kinds of local events that have something for everyone by browsing VisitMississippi.org. Continue Reading
What Is Hydroplaning?
It has been more than a decade since Hurricane Katrina swept through Mississippi, but thousands of residents are still recovering from both the physical and emotional devastation that it caused. Fortunately, the state is better equipped than ever to respond to powerful storms should one strike during the 2017 hurricane season, but citizens need to Continue Reading
Mississippi Woman Sentenced for Fatal DUI Collision
According to MS News Now, a 21-year-old woman who caused a fatal drunk driving collision back in 2014 just received a 25-year prison sentence for felony DUI. According to police, the woman was driving with one passenger, a 21-year-old man, at the time of the accident. Continue Reading
Who Can I Sue after an 18-Wheeler Crash?
Due to their immense size and weight, semi-trucks can cause extensive damage in a collision. The vast majority of 18-wheeler accidents are preventable, but drowsy and distracted driving are rampant among professional truckers. Continue Reading
What Are the 3 Categories of Driving Distractions?
Distracted driving is far more common than most people realize, and its consequences can be devastating. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, people who text while driving are 23 times more likely to get into a collision than those who do not. Continue Reading
Why Did My Auto Insurance Provider Deny My Claim?
It is not uncommon for auto insurance companies to deny or undervalue claims, and there are both legitimate and illegitimate reasons for doing so. If your insurer denied your claim for a valid reason—for example, if you did not pay your premiums—then you may not have much recourse for pursuing compensation because your insurance company did not act Continue Reading
Do I Have Grounds for a Premises Liability Claim?
Whether you are dining at your favorite restaurant or visiting a friend at his apartment complex, you have the right to walk around premises that are reasonably free of hazards. Likewise, landlords have an obligation to maintain their properties and to address any potentially dangerous issues that arise in a timely fashion. Continue Reading
