Enacted in 1948, the Worker’s Compensation Law guarantees the payment of certain medical bills and lost income to people who are injured on the job. Essentially, worker’s comp is a no-fault insurance plan because most work-related injuries are covered even if the employee’s actions contributed to the injury. Continue Reading
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My Family Member Died in a Car Accident
A serious car wreck can have far-reaching effects for the people involved and their families. This is particularly true when a person dies due to a drunk, distracted or negligent driver. Continue Reading
Does Your Child Walk to School?
Young teens and children account for a disproportionately high percentage of pedestrian casualties. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, kids aged 15 and younger accounted for 19 percent of all pedestrians injured in traffic crashes in 2011. Continue Reading
Taking a Christmas Road Trip?
Civil War battlefields, Elvis Presley’s birthplace, old-school drive-in diners – is there a better place to spend your Christmas vacation than in Mississippi? Continue Reading
4 Reasons Why the Seat Belt Is Your Vehicle’s Most Effective Safety Device
Statistics from the Department of Transportation reveal that Mississippi has a major seat belt problem. Nearly two-thirds of people who die in motor-vehicle accidents in this state are unrestrained at the time of the crash. Continue Reading
4 Steps to Take Immediately after a Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycles are fast, budget-friendly and, above all, a lot of fun to ride. But that thrill comes with a caveat: An accident is likely to end with serious injuries. Continue Reading
What Should I Do after a Hit and Run?
Car accidents can leave you dazed, confused and filled with questions: Who caused the crash? How did it happen? Who is liable for damages? Continue Reading
What Should I Do after an Accident with a Drunk Driver?
Slick roads, distracted driving, drowsiness – these are all common causes of fatal car accidents. However, these dangers pale in comparison to drunk driving. Despite campaigns that raise awareness about the risk of drunk driving and the harsh penalties of doing so, countless motorists continue to break this law. Continue Reading
