While you might view dog bites and attacks as rare occurrences that result in minor injuries, our Mississippi personal injury lawyers recognize that canine attacks all too frequently cause disfiguring injuries. Because dog bites often result in severe physical injury, families can struggle with significant financial hardships that might include loss of income, costly medical […]
Falls from scaffoldings, ladders, and other elevations constitute the leading cause of injury in the construction industry and account for over 100,000 injuries per year. Fall accidents also are the number one cause of construction-related fatalities with one in ten fatal construction accidents involving a fall. The injuries sustained from a fall can have long-lasting […]
While passenger trains and commuter trains constitute one of the safest forms of travel, collisions between motor vehicles and trains usually result in catastrophic injuries or even fatalities for the occupant of a car, SUV, van, or pickup. During a derailment accident caused by such a crash, the train passengers also frequently experience life-altering injuries. […]
An increasing number of companies are using independent contractors rather than W-2 employees. While many jobs like commission sales positions have traditionally been filled by independent contractors, companies in other sectors of the economy are increasingly using independent contractor (IC) agreements to avoid the financial costs associated with W-2 employee status. Businesses gain substantial financial […]
While distracted driving has always been a significant cause of car accidents that result in serious injury, cell phones have magnified the danger because of the number of drivers that own these portable communication devices. Although the majority of drivers are aware that texting on a cell phone is one of the most dangerous forms […]
Most drivers have passed a police officer interacting with motorists pulled over for a traffic violation. Because motorists see vehicles stopped on the side of the road so frequently, drivers might have a tendency to view the situation as routine. However, an officer with the Mississippi Highway Patrol recently experienced the potential danger involved in […]
When car accident victims are involved in a collision in Mississippi, they often face challenges in identifying a viable responsible party to sue. A motorist who slams into you from behind might lack sufficient insurance coverage to compensate you fully for your losses. Alternatively, the at-fault driver might even flee the scene. Despite an exhaustive […]
Although the prospect of an intoxicated truck driver barreling down I-55 at sixty miles per hour might sound alarming, some in the trucking industry contend that drunk driving is no longer an issue. While the use of stimulants and other drugs might be more prevalent than alcohol in the trucking industry, alcohol-impaired drivers continue to […]
An anonymous whistleblower has received an award of $17 million from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in what amounts to the second largest reward ever from the agency. The whistleblower provided details that led to the recovery of a substantial sum related to securities fraud. Details regarding the whistleblower case are limited because the […]
This is the second installment of our two-part blog highlighting common missteps made by injury victims following a car accident. If you have specific questions, we invite you to contact Barrett Law to learn about your rights. Mistake No. 4 Signing a Release Immediately Following an Accident: There are certain types of accidents where […]
