Entries by LSadmin

Federal Court Upholds Award under False Claims Act against State Farm for Manipulating Wind Claims into Appearing Like Flood Damage Claims

Many homeowners do not realize that standard homeowner’s policies do not cover flood damage.  Rather, flood insurance typically must be obtained through a separate policy under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  The federal government makes flood insurance available for discounted rates that do not correlate to actuarial risks through this program.  A key aspect […]

February 23, 2016 by

Court Denies Protection from Wrongful Termination to Whistleblower Based on Allegations Employee Participated in the Illegal Activity

While there are a plethora of protections available to a whistleblower under Mississippi and federal law, employees often have justifiable concerns about retribution by their employer.  Mississippi employment law is based on the premise that employees are hired on an at-will basis absent a written employment contract.  Generally, the at-will doctrine permits an employer to […]

February 21, 2016 by

Delayed-Symptom Injuries Experienced in Mississippi Auto Accidents

Delayed-symptom injuries frequently are experienced in automobile accident, so the effect of a motor vehicle collision on the human body often appears to be deceptively minor.  While some serious car accidents involve injuries that obviously require immediate medical attention, others may involve hidden injuries that do not surface until sometime after the accident.  In these […]

February 21, 2016 by

Confined Space Accidents Pose Special Dangers on Mississippi Construction Sites

Construction projects are chaotic work sites with many different types of equipment, business entities, and dangerous hazards.  There are dozens of unsafe conditions that can result in serious injury or even wrongful death on a construction site.  One of the most dangerous types of construction accident hazards involve confined spaces.  A confined space accident on […]

February 7, 2016 by

IIHS Study Reveals the Benefits of ABS Systems in Preventing Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

Anyone who uses a motorcycle to commute to work or for recreational riding faces an increased risk of being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident and suffering more severe injuries when an accident occurs. While the inherent dangers associated with motorcycles, including handling limitations, stability issues, and lack of protection, are well-documented, many motorcycle […]

February 5, 2016 by

Tragic Bicycle Accidents Reminder of Danger to Mississippi Cyclists

Mississippi’s Natchez Trace has emerged as one of the most popular locations for recreational cycling.  The area provides hundreds of miles of picturesque scenery and well-maintained asphalt.  Bikers across the U.S. enjoy exploring this stretch of federal park land.  However, caution and prudence are important when navigating “The Trace” by bicycle.  The distraction of scenic […]

January 31, 2016 by

Ten Important Questions from Mississippi Worker’s Compensation Claimants

Our Mississippi Worker’s Compensation Attorneys at Barrett Law, PLLC receive certain questions from employees injured on-the-job on a frequent basis.  Many of these inquiries are a product of the complex and difficult process of pursuing a valid claim.  While the best legal advice about worker’s compensation issues can be obtained by talking with an experienced […]

January 30, 2016 by