Chemical exposure accidents are common on construction related projects and can result in substantial debilitating injuries or even fatal construction accidents. There are a multitude of dangerous chemicals that may cause harmful chemical exposure on a construction site. Exposure to these dangerous chemicals may be caused by explosions, leaks or other sudden traumatic accidents. Although there are safety regulations, including OSHA regulations that govern proper handling and safety standards involving hazardous chemicals on a construction site, sometimes these rules are disregarded and permanently debilitating injuries or occupational illnesses occur. At the Barrett Law, we have a long history of successfully representing those injured by negligent conduct, violations of safety standards and other unsafe practices that result in construction accidents including those caused by chemical exposure. Our experienced Mississippi chemical exposure attorneys have handled many chemical exposure injuries including those caused by caustic chemicals under pressure, chemicals heated to extremely high temperatures and exposure to other hazardous substances like asbestos. An explosion that results in a leak of hazardous chemicals on a construction site may result in permanent catastrophic injury. The force of the impact from the explosion may cause substantial injury or even wrongful death, and the exposure to hazardous chemicals often results in severe chemical burns or even asphyxiation. Medical care for this type of serious injury can be extremely costly, and severe burn injuries can result in permanent disability. The financial damage incurred may far exceed the available compensation through the worker’s compensation system. Our Mississippi catastrophic burn injury attorneys know the importance of carefully investigating the roles and relationships of the many entities on a construction site. We work to identify all potential third party defendants so that we can find a viable defendant for a personal injury lawsuit, which offers far more extensive damages than a worker’s compensation claim. Even if we bring a personal injury lawsuit against another entity like a sub-contractor using hazardous chemicals, this does not preclude also pursuing a worker’s compensation case against one’s employer. This approach provides the best of both worlds because a worker’s compensation claim does not require any showing of fault to recover for lost wages and medical bills whereas a personal injury lawsuit may provide far broader damages including non-monetary damages like pain and suffering. Construction projects frequently provide inadequate ventilation and improper safety precautions to prevent exposure to airborne hazardous substances like asbestos. Mesothelioma is a fatal condition that is exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos. The construction trade is one of the leading work related environments for developing this fatal occupational illness. If you have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace, it is essential that you seek legal advice because the symptoms of mesothelioma often do not appear until years after exposure to asbestos. Our construction lawyers will conduct a careful investigation including interviewing other workers, reviewing company documents, analyzing the worksite and more to prove that you were exposed to asbestos. A construction accident involving an explosion or other chemical exposure may inflict life-changing injuries and adversely impact every aspect of one’s life. We have seen many construction workers settle for what the worker’s compensation system provides only to find out later that it was woefully inadequate to meet their financial needs. We develop innovative strategies that permit us to pursue personal injury lawsuits on behalf of construction accident victims to obtain the substantial recovery our clients need to obtain the best medical care, maintain the highest quality of life and provide for their family. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
There is no greater tragedy for a parent than having one’s child suffer a significant debilitating injury. If this serious injury occurs at birth, it can mean a lifetime of physical, financial and emotional obstacles for the child and enormous medical and long-term care costs for the parents of the child. If a child suffers a serious mentally or physically debilitating birth injury, the immediate concern of parents is typically for the medical and rehabilitative needs of their child. However, an injury suffered in birth can result in a lifetime of astronomical medical expenses because lifetime supportive care may be necessary. The estimated average cost of medical expenses and supportive care for a child with cerebral palsy over the child’s lifetime exceeds $3,000,000.
At the Mississippi cerebral palsy law firm of Barrett Law, we understand the tragic consequences when a child suffers a serous birth injury like cerebral palsy. We are committed to seeking the substantial recovery necessary for families to care for a child with cerebral palsy and to provide for the highest standard of living and greatest independence for a cerebral palsy victim. Our experienced Mississippi medical malpractice birth injury team works closely with medical experts to provide a thorough analysis and explanation of medical errors and their relationship to long-term serious injuries like cerebral palsy
It is estimated that there are currently in excess of 800,000 people afflicted with cerebral palsy in the United States. Another 10,000 babies per year are born with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is often caused by damage to the cerebrum area of the brain. The cerebrum controls higher level mental functioning, sensation and motor skills. Damage suffered to the cerebrum may cause impairment of the brain’s control of posture and movement and can also impact nerve functioning throughout the body. Approximately 66 percent of babies born with cerebral palsy will suffer diminished mental functioning.
A common cause of cerebral palsy is trauma or injury to the brain that may occur during child birth or immediately before or after child birth. While medical negligence is not the exclusive cause of this debilitating condition, many times it is caused by negligence by a health care provider or hospital. A common situation that causes cerebral palsy involves disruption of oxygen to the brain, which is called “hypoxia,” and is sometimes caused by the umbilical cord becoming wrapped around the baby’ s neck. Cerebral palsy may also be caused by the baby suffering head trauma during the delivery process. An expectant mother also should carefully read all drug labeling and consult her physician because some drugs can also cause cerebral palsy. Other causes that have been linked to the development of cerebral palsy include jaundice and infection during pregnancy. Approximately, fifty percent of all cerebral palsy cases are caused by medical malpractice.
Many cerebral palsy victims require medical devices for mobility including wheel chairs or braces to assist with walking. Approximately seventy percent of those afflicted with cerebral palsy suffer some form of disability often including impairment of mental functions. The emotional and financial challenges that confront a child born with cerebral palsy caused by medical malpractice can be overwhelming. Tragically, birth injuries like cerebral palsy are often the result of preventable medical errors committed by physicians and other medical professionals.
Our tenacious Mississippi cerebral palsy attorneys offer effective medical malpractice representation to those who suffer serious birth injuries throughout Mississippi. Given the enormous damages that are common when a child suffers a birth injury like cerebral palsy, medical malpractice carriers vigorously defend these cases. Our experienced cerebral palsy lawyers carefully investigate the medical evidence, including medical records to develop the strongest position for negotiation and litigation of your Mississippi cerebral palsy medical malpractice claim.
If your child suffers a serious birth injury like cerebral palsy, you and your child may be entitled to the compensation necessary to provide your child with the highest quality of life despite your child’s injuries. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
While the crime rate varies in Mississippi depending on your location, many people become victims of violent crime daily. Sometimes crime victims suffer needless injury during an avoidable violent attack when property owners fails to implement adequate security measures to protect the public. When property owners invite large segments of the public onto their property for commercial purposes, they have an obligation to take reasonable measures to protect those on their property from violent crime.
Obligation of Mississippi Property Owners to Provide Adequate Security
Our experienced negligent security attorneys at Barrett Law understand that he scope and extent of this duty may turn on a careful analysis of the facts regarding your individual case. If a business that is conducted on a commercial property and held open to the general public is in an area where there is a reasonable amount of violent criminal activity, the property owner or business owner is expected to take reasonable measures to provide adequate security for those that are present on the premises. Our Mississippi negligent security attorneys work closely with security industry experts and former law enforcement personnel to conduct detailed investigations of crime patterns in the area and prior incidents of criminal acts on the property.
A commercial property owner or business owner is not responsible for preventing all violent crimes on their property, but they are required to take reasonable measures, which may include hiring security guards, installing security cameras, providing adequate lighting or using security gates and doors. The extent of security measures a property owner should implement may be related to the extent and seriousness of prior or current criminal activity in the vicinity. Examples of the types of violent criminal offenses that a property owner may be required to take measures to prevent include the following:
- Assault & battery
- Rape
- Homicide (manslaughter or murder)
- Sexual assault
- Armed robbery
- Assault with a deadly weapon
Common Types of Negligent Security Cases in Mississippi
If a commercial property owner knows or should know that there has been a pattern of serious violent crime in the area, the property owner may be liable for failing to provide adequate security based on this pattern of violent criminal activity. Negligent security claims may involve a wide range of circumstances, including the following:
- Landlord liability
- Failure to provide adequate parking lot security
- Inadequate ATM security
- Negligent university or college campus security
- Substandard sports venue security
- Failure to properly screen or supervise security personnel
- Negligent store or mall security
- Assaults in stairwells, elevators and other common areas
These are just a few examples of the types of negligent security cases that our experienced Mississippi negligent security attorneys are qualified to handle on behalf of violent crime victims. We know that when someone is the victim of violent crime, they can suffer lasting and substantial physical and emotional harm. Our compassionate team of Mississippi negligent security lawyers understands these challenges and is committed to helping the victims of violent crimes obtain compensation for their injuries to facilitate the physical and psychological care they need to fully recover from their injuries. We are also committed to helping violent crime victims obtain justice.
If you have been the victim of a violent attack, rape or sexual assault because a property owner has failed to install adequate security, the experienced Mississippi negligent security attorneys at Barrett Law provide careful investigation of your case, diligent legal research, and persuasive courtroom advocacy. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
It has been a good news and bad news in terms of future traffic safety for those driving the roads of Mississippi. The good news is that the feds have embarked on an ambitious campaign to combat the dangers posed by distracted driving in the wake of the criminal conviction of a driver who was alleged to have been texting and driving when he was involved in a fatal collision. The bad news is that an offsetting proposed change in the maximum speed limit in Texas may prove more dangerous than drivers using cell phones.
The feds have embarked on a national program to discourage distracted driving which involves a multi-faceted approach to combating this dangerous cause of Mississippi auto accidents. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood is pushing the remaining states that do not have laws restricting cell phone use while driving to enact legislation to prevent this serious hazard. He is also calling on Congress to consider enacting legislation at the federal level restricting cell phone use while driving though the exact framework of the proposed restrictions have not yet been made clear.
The most interesting part of the safety campaign involves implementing a program at a statewide level in California and Delaware that involves aggressive enforcement of cell phone driving laws and other measures that proved effective in Syracuse, N.Y. and Hartford, Conn. when tested on a citywide basis. The program generated a 72 percent reduction in texting while driving in Hartford and a 32 percent reduction in Syracuse. California and Delaware will be receiving $2.4 million in federal funds to implement the measures intended to reduce texting while driving.
The unveiling of a campaign to curtail texting and driving should be cause for excitement but develops in Texas may this mute excitement. Texas is considering becoming the first state in the nation to allow drivers to legally drive 85 mph on stretches of roadway in the state. Because most drivers exceed the speed limit by approximately five mph with immunity on a regular basis, this would mean that Texas drivers could soon be flying down a toll road between Austin and San Antonio at 90 mph. While only Texas and Utah currently have posted speed limits of 80 mph, the upward trend in maximum speed limits could be mirrored by other states.
The bottom line is that at higher rates of speed there would be more Mississippi auto accidents. Further, a collision at 90 mph creates a high risk of catastrophic injuries and fatalities. The force imposed on the bodies of vehicle occupants increases exponentially in direct relationship to increased speed. If the state decides to follow through on this proposal, it would have the second highest posted speed limit in the world. There are a certain roads in Poland that have posted speed limits of 86 mph.
Because we are firm advocates of driver safety, our experienced team of Mississippi car accident attorneys at Barrett Law embraces the current attempts to reduce distracted driving but hope they will not be accompanied with a movement toward increased speed limits. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Mississippi car accident or a loved one has died in a collision caused by a speeding driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and loss. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
Special Liability Rules Make It Easier to Prevail against Negligent Busing Companies
Because bus companies function as a “common carrier,” they owe an extremely high duty of care to their patrons. A common carrier is a company that offers transportation to the general public at a fixed preset rate. Common carriers, such as bus lines, owe their patrons the highest duty of care and must exercise extreme vigilance to safeguard the safety of their passengers. The rationale for imposing this heightened standard of care on a common carrier is that passengers are not in a position to take steps to protect themselves from an accident when riding a bus. This means that even a slight degree of fault by the bus driver or busing company may be sufficient to successfully make a claim against a bus company for injuries suffered in a Mississippi busing accident.
A busing company or public entity that operates a bus line must exercise extreme vigilance when hiring bus drivers, maintaining buses in safe operating condition and providing proper supervision and training to those who operate their buses. This duty may not be delegated away from the private busing company or public entity. There are many ways bus companies or bus drivers may be negligent (i.e. unreasonably dangerous) and cause a serious busing accident including:
- Violation of basic traffic safety laws
- Operating a bus while impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Lack of governmental monitoring of rogue bus companies that may disregard safety violations or change forms of ownership to continue operating
- Speeding or driving too fast for weather and road conditions
- Failure of busing companies to provide adequate supervision of their drivers
- Drivers that have not being sufficiently trained in the unique safety issues of maneuvering a massive bus
- Buses that are defectively designed or manufactured or lack safety equipment that could be installed with nominal cost
If you are involved in a busing accident in Mississippi, a broad range of parties that may bear partial or total responsibility for your injuries or loss of a loved one. These parties may include:
- Public governmental entities operating bus lines
- Private tour bus, long distance or commuter bus companies
- Negligent bus drivers
- Maintenance companies that fail to perform adequate inspections and repairs
- Third party drivers whose negligence causes a collision involving a bus
If you or someone you love has been injured in a Mississippi bus accident or a loved one has died, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and loss. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
Those who are fed up with traffic gridlock and gas prices over four dollars a gallon may be tempted to turn to public transportation options like metro buses. While buses can be a very safe mode of transportation, bus drivers who are careless and busing companies that are indifferent to safety standards may cause serious bus accidents resulting in catastrophic injury and wrongful death. If you or someone you love has been injured in a serious Mississippi bus accident, our Mississippi bus accident attorneys at Barrett Law have experience with complex issues involved in bus accident litigation of all kinds, including:
- Public buses run by government agencies
- School buses
- Commuter buses run by private companies
- Tour bus lines
- Long distance bus carriers
Serious Bus Accidents Involving Rogue Busing Companies on the Rise
Although bus accidents are not as common as some other types of motor vehicle collisions, they are hardly a rare event. There are in excess of 60,000 bus accidents per year in the United States, and the large size and weight of buses means that they pose a serious risk of injury and even death to those who are involved in a bus crash. When buses run off the road and rollover, bus occupants may be ejected from the vehicle, which is likely to result in catastrophic injuries because buses lack basic safety features such as seatbelts and airbags.
There has been a rash of bus accidents across the United States recently, which have been the product of bus companies that operate despite failure to comply with federal safety rules and frequent safety violations. Many of these accidents have resulted in life-changing injuries and even fatalities for patrons of rogue tour bus lines. Sometimes bus companies with a poor safety record simply close their company and reopen within months under a different business name. The issue of bus safety involving rogue tour bus lines has become so significant that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which regulates bus carrier safety, is currently considering new regulations to prevent system wide abuse by rogue bus companies.
Why Do Mississippi Busing Accident Lawsuits Require Experienced Busing Accident Attorneys?
Buses that are not properly maintained or that are operated by bus drivers that are not properly trained or supervised pose a danger to everyone on the road, including passenger vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The massive size of a bus means that the occupants of any vehicle that collides with a bus faces a significant risk of suffering life-changing permanent injuries.
Bus accidents require an attorney experienced in handling these special types of collisions, which may often involve litigation against a large public entity. Public entities have substantial financial resources to fight litigation and are often protected from liability for personal injury lawsuits by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. While many public entities have passed statutes that limit this immunity and permit injury victims to make claims, special rules and extremely short deadlines often apply. Our experienced Mississippi bus accident lawyers are well versed in the specific requirements imposed by these special rules and time limits.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a Mississippi bus accident or a loved one has died, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and loss. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
With summer now upon us, many people throughout Mississippi are venturing out to hit the waterways with a personal watercraft (PWC) like a Sea-Doo or Wave Runner. Many people use personal watercrafts for recreation and to stay cool. Most PWC enthusiasts are careful, conscientious and follow safe waterway practices and safety laws. Unfortunately, there are others for whom drinking and recreational watersports go hand in hand. Someone operating a PWC in Mississippi is subject to the same laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI) as a person driving a passenger vehicle on Mississippi roadways. In reality, a person driving PWC while under the influence of alcohol potentially poses an even greater risk than someone who is driving a car while intoxicated because are less responsive. The danger of suffering a serious injury in a personal watercraft accident is also magnified by the fact that people in the water may be less visible.
Alcohol and Personal Watercrafts Are a Dangerous Mix
Our personal watercraft personal injury attorneys at Barrett Law believe that those who cause injury to others because they are operating a PWC while under the influence of alcohol deserve to be held accountable and that accident victims deserve to be compensated for their injuries. Our experienced team of Mississippi recreational watersport accident lawyers carefully investigates the facts and circumstances of Sea-Doo or WaveRunner accidents so that we can develop the best possible litigation strategy. We frequently utilize toxicological experts who are able to testify regarding the impact alcohol would have had on the defendant’s ability to maneuver their PWC safely. We also carefully monitor criminal DUI cases involving intoxicated PWC operators because the developments and outcome of that case can often be used to strengthen a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent PWC user who commits DUI while engaged in recreational watersport activity.
How Drunken PWC, Sea-Doo and WaveRunner Accidents Occur
We handle all types of personal watercraft accidents and injuries involving intoxicated operators in Mississippi including:
- Collisions with other PWCs or boats
- Drowning accidents
- Injuries caused by running over someone in the water
- Boating or PWC accidents that occur when a watercraft collides with a stationary object
- Boating or personal watercraft accidents involving a boat that flips over or capsizes
- Propeller mutilation accidents
Serious boating or PWC accidents often result in catastrophic injury or wrongful death. If you are involved in a boating, WaveRunner or Sea-Doo accident in Mississippi, you may suffer traumatic brain injury, propeller mutilation, loss of a limb or even a fatal drowning. When these types of serious injuries are caused by a boat driver or PWC operator who is under the influence of alcohol or driving carelessly, you may be entitled to compensation, including but not limited to medical expenses, lost wages, future lost income, pain and suffering, loss of consortium (loss of companionship and services of a spouse), property loss and funeral or burial expenses in wrongful death cases. If the careless Sea-Doo or WaveRunner operator who causes your injuries is guilty of DUI, this will also typically justify punitive damages to punish their egregious conduct and to discourage such conduct in the future.
It is never advisable to operate any form of motor vehicle while intoxicated. While alcohol impairs driving ability under the best circumstances, safe operation of a PWC is more difficult then safely driving a passenger car. Passenger cars are extremely responsive to steering adjustments and braking. Personal watercrafts do not share the same ease of handling so any diminished ability to respond quickly and exercise good decision-making when driving a boat can have tragic results. If someone is operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol, they may exhibit the following diminished abilities:
- Slow reaction times
- Impaired judgment
- Lack of coordination
- Faulty assessment of one’s own ability
- Inability to properly judge speed and distance
- Diminished visual sharpness
When you or someone you love is involved in an alcohol-related PWC accident, a day of relaxation and fun can become a tragedy in the blink of an eye. Drunken personal watercraft accidents in Mississippi are particularly tragic because they are completely avoidable. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
Constructions sites are extremely hazardous and pose serious dangers to construction workers, visitors to construction sites and even those who pass construction sites. While there are a multitude of dangers that lurk on a typical construction site, explosions pose a particularly serious risk of causing catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Despite extensive state and federal regulation of construction sites, there are many explosive and flammable substances on a construction site that may result in potentially deadly explosions. While many who visit construction sites or work in the construction trades may believe that fires and explosions on construction sites are fairly uncommon, it is estimated that eleven fires occur on U.S. construction sites on a daily basis.
Litigation of construction accidents is complicated by the rapidly changing environment on a construction site, the confusing and often murky relationships between businesses working on a construction project and the multitude of responsible parties that may be involved in a serious construction accident like an explosion. Our Mississippi construction accident attorneys have been representing those injured by construction accident fires and explosions in Mississippi for over 75 years.
If you are a visitor on a construction site or someone passing by who suffers serious injury in a construction site explosion, you may have a right to seek substantial compensation for your injuries caused by those who negligently contributed to the construction site accident. If you are an employee of the company responsible for the construction site explosion, then you may face a more complicated situation. Worker’s compensation is typically the exclusive remedy against an employer for injuries to a construction worker against one’s employer. However, we are often able to identify third parties on the construction project who may share responsibility for causing an explosion. If we are able to establish that the negligence of a third party contributed to the construction project explosion that caused your injuries you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the third party.
There are an enormous number of potential causes of explosions and fires on construction sites throughout Mississippi, including the following:
- Propane tanks
- Exposed electrical wires
- Gas mains
- Solvents and other combustible materials
- Malfunctioning equipment
The enormous physical and psychological impact of an explosion on its victims and their families can hardly be overstated. Many times an explosion results in the tragic death of those within the vicinity of the blast. Even those who survive an explosion often endure devastating injuries. When a victim survives an explosion, they often face a prolonged recovery period of months or even years that may include surgery and other invasive medical procedures. Many times explosion victims will suffer painful injuries that require a physically grueling course of rehabilitation, which causes enormous stress and anxiety. It is also common for explosion victims to be permanently disabled so that they lose necessary family income. Our experienced Mississippi construction accident explosion injury attorneys understand that you may face daunting physical, emotional and fiscal challenges. We are prepared to remove the stress and anxiety associated with insurance issues and litigation hassles so that you can focus on your recovery.
A serious Mississippi construction accident like an explosion or fire can impose difficult hardships not just on the accident victim but on a victim’s family. While a worker’s compensation claim may permit an employee to recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and limited disability, it may not provide the more extensive recovery that may be necessary when injury victim’s suffer serious injuries in an explosion. We carefully investigate our client’s construction accidents to determine the best strategy for obtaining the fullest and fairest recovery. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
Many of our Mississippi bicycle accident attorneys are biking enthusiasts. We understand the harrowing experiences that the typical bicyclist experiences on a daily basis, including rude and insensitive motorists, lunging unrestrained dogs and shoddily maintained roadways. We understand that the streets can be extremely unsafe for bicycle riders. While the roads would be safer if the typical motorist was more sensitive to the vulnerability of bike riders, the reality is that many drivers consider bicyclists an annoying and unnecessary disruption to the flow of traffic. Mississippi law provides that cyclists have the same rights to use our streets and roads as those driving cars, trucks and SUVs. However, anyone who spends any time biking to work or for pleasure throughout Mississippi knows that many drivers are not the least bit concerned about bicycle and motor vehicle safety rules.
Bicyclists Are Extremely Vulnerable to Injury in Mississippi Bicycling Accident
A bicyclist is uniquely exposed to catastrophic injury and even death when they are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle in Mississippi. Bicycles while good for the environment and your health provide absolutely no protection when you are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle weighing two tons or more. Although estimates vary widely, bicycle accident data suggests that someone who rides a bicycle is in excess of ten times more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle accident than someone who is driving a passenger vehicle. More than forty-four thousand people have died in bicycle accidents in the United States during the last seventy years.
We understand the staggering financial, emotional and physical challenges associated with bicycle accidents that may result in debilitating injuries and have an adverse impact on every aspect of a bicycle accident victim’s life. Because bicyclists lack the structural protection that a motor vehicle offers, the risk of catastrophic injuries is extremely high.
How Do Most Mississippi Bike Accidents Occur?
Bicycles are subject to Mississippi laws that govern traffic rules for all motor vehicles. These traffic safety rules provide right-of-way principles and other safety rules designed to keep drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and everyone sharing the roadways safe. The lion’s share of serious bicycle accidents occurs when motorists disregard these rules of the road. Some of the most common causes of serious Mississippi bicycle accidents that our law firm handles include the following:
- Drivers that suddenly pull out in front of bicyclist and cut them off
- Failure of dog owners to keep their dog on a leash to prevent them from lunging at bicyclists
- Failing to check blind spots when moving into an adjacent lane
- Drowsy drivers
- Motorists driving while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications
- Drivers that fail to obey stop signs and stoplights
- Drivers distracted by iPods, cell phones, grooming, eating, drinking and any other type of driver inattention
- Failure to allow a reasonable distance between a motor vehicle and a bicyclist
- Motorists who do not look both directions before proceeding through an intersection
- Product defects in bicycles
Our experienced Mississippi bicycle accident lawyers at Barrett Law provide the type of exemplary legal services that has helped us develop a reputation for effective and tenacious legal representation. We make sure that insurance defense lawyers are on notice that we are prepared to seek a trial verdict unless the insurance carrier offers appropriate compensation for all of our client’s losses to provide a foundation for a high quality of life. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
Although most patients believe medical malpractice is a relatively rare event, it is a leading cause of wrongful death. It has been estimated that medical malpractice claims the lives of a quarter of a million people per year. When you lose a loved one to wrongful death caused by medical malpractice, you must cope with your grief while also feeling the financial pressure from medical, funeral and burial costs combined with the potential of lost household income. A family that is dealing with the emotional and financial challenges of the loss of a family breadwinner may find the prospect of dealing with the legal obstacles associated with a medical malpractice wrongful death case overwhelming.
The experienced Mississippi medical malpractice lawyers at Barrett Law understand the unique challenges associated with a wrongful death lawsuit that arises out of medical malpractice committed by a doctor, surgeon, nurse, anesthesiologist or other health care professional. Our experienced team of Mississippi wrongful death medical malpractice attorneys works with nationally regarded medical experts and investigators to build persuasive and effective medical malpractice wrongful death cases. These medical experts along with effective litigation technology allow us to construct and present compelling cases to establish substandard medical care by a doctor or other health care professional and a causal link between the negligent care and your injuries.
Some of the most common forms of medical negligence that may result in a wrongful death include the following:
- Birth injuries
- Surgical errors
- Errors involving medications
- Failure to diagnose life-threatening conditions
- Mistakes in emergency rooms
- Failure to properly prevent or treat infection
- Anesthesia errors
When your loved one seeks the care of medical professionals, you normally expect that they will receive competent medical care based on established standards of medical professionalism. When a loved one receives substandard medical care that actually results in the death of a loved one, the emotional toll can be devastating. While we handle malpractice associated with many types of medical procedures and medical conditions, some of the common types of malpractice claims we handle include:
- Gastric bypass malpractice
- Orthopedic malpractice
- Neurosurgical malpractice
- Aortic aneurysm malpractice
- Nursing home malpractice
- Emergency room malpractice
- Prescription drug malpractice
- Kaiser medical malpractice
- Deep vein thrombosis malpractice
- Treatment or diagnosis of cancer malpractice
- Cardiac or heart attack malpractice
These are merely a few types of medical malpractice cases that our experienced Mississippi medical malpractice lawyers handle for patients who suffer wrongful death caused by medical negligence. A Mississippi medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit is comprised of two separate claims: (1) a survival action brought on behalf of the decedent’s estate and (2) a wrongful death claim for your damages suffered as a relative of the decedent. If your loved one has died as a result of medical malpractice, we may be able to help you seek a wide range of damages.
Damages for Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Claim
- Financial support lost
- Loss of intimate sexual relationship
- Loss of training and guidance
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Reasonable value of lost household services
- Loss of companionship, comfort, care and moral support
Damages for Medical Malpractice Survival Action Claim
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Punitive damages (e.g. doctor botches operation while intoxicated)
Our experienced and compassionate team of Mississippi medical malpractice wrongful death attorneys carefully analyze medical records, locate appropriate medical experts and deal effectively with the lawyers and medical malpractice carriers that represent medical professionals including doctors and hospitals. Our experienced Mississippi medical malpractice attorneys have spent many years developing a network of medical experts that we can use to verify standards of treatment and confirm the causal connection between a medical error and a wrongful death. At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.
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