Clients often ask what they can do to better position themselves after a work-related injury. The first thing to remember is the importance of documentation. If a medical diagnosis or bill is not accessible and organized so that it can be easily found, it is of little use. While hiring an experienced worker’s compensation attorney […]
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has had a lasting impact on people and wildlife throughout the Gulf. Among other things, the disaster reduced fish populations, led to lung disease in dolphins and might have caused permanent damage to the ecosystem. Fisheries and businesses that depend on tourism were hit hard by the spill, and the […]
A whistleblower is a person who exposes his or her employer of engaging in conduct that is illegal or harmful to the public. Reporting the illegal conduct of one’s own employer can be frightening, and can have consequences. In order to encourage people to come forward when they have incriminating information about their employers, there […]
Personal injury lawsuits result from a variety of circumstances in which an individual is injured as the result of another person’s actions. Car accidents, medical malpractice and slip and falls are some common types of personal injury claims. If another driver causes your injuries, you can hold them liable, if a shop leaves their floors […]
Car accidents are, unfortunately, extremely common. It is estimated that most people will have around three or four car accidents in their lifetimes. The vast majority of car accidents are not the result of intentional behavior, or faulty equipment, but rather, involve someone doing something careless. It is easy to become complacent while driving, and […]
Most car accidents are the result of someone driving negligently. If you suffer an injury in a car accident that was the result of someone else’s negligent driving, then the other driver is liable to you for damages. It is fairly common for insurance companies to offer settlements to injured people, but the offers are […]
Most federal environmental laws were enacted between the 1960’s and 1980’s, although statutes designed to protect the environment, including waterways and harbors have existed for much longer. It is important to remember that many of these laws are not just intended to protect wildlife, but are designed to protect people from being exposed to contaminated […]
Mississippi Car Accident Lawyer Discusses Understanding the Car Accident Lawsuit Process Chances are, you either drive or ride in a car on a regular basis. No matter how careful we might be behind the wheel, there is always a chance that we could find ourselves involved in an automobile accident. Getting into a car accident […]
Car accidents impact thousands of people in the United States every day. If you were in a car accident and suffered an injury, you might be able to collect compensation. If the accident was caused by another person’s negligence, or another person’s negligence contributed to the cause of the accident, then that other person could […]
Potential Whistleblowers, Proceed with Caution, Warns Mississippi Qui Tam Lawyer Some of the most famous whistleblowers have changed the course of history by bringing down powerful political figures, exposing violations of human rights and sending corporations into bankruptcy. While most whistleblowers do not become household names, there are often violations of ethics and laws that […]
