Defects and malfunctions are a factor in close to five percent of all fatal crashes involving tractor-trailers. While there are many vehicle-related issues that can contribute to a trucking accident, unsafe brakes constitute one of the most dangerous types of malfunction that can cause a large truck to collide with other vehicles. Since semi-trucks are […]
While this blog discusses a multitude of issues regarding the right of businesses to damages resulting from economic loss associated with the BP Gulf Oil Spill in 2010, businesses also need to be aware that illegitimate claims can have serious adverse consequences. When a fraudulent claim is asserted, the potential exists for both criminal and […]
After a Mississippi automobile accident, an insurance claims adjuster from the other driver’s insurance company may contact you on behalf of the other driver. The adjuster might request that you provide a recorded statement or ask you to sign a release authorizing the disclosure of your medical or employment records. The adjuster will justify such […]
This is the second installment of our blog that provides answers to recurring questions about Mississippi worker’s compensation claims. While we have attempted to answer many of the most common questions we receive from prospective clients, injured workers are welcome to contact us for more specific information about your claim. How should an employee beset […]
This blog has addressed the important role that a whistleblower serves in protecting the public from financial fraud involving federal funds and illegal acts that could harm consumers. Disclosure of this type of illegal and unethical conduct constitutes a heroic act because of the risk of retribution by companies that employ those who reveal improper […]
Sometimes when you are involved in a car accident in Mississippi, there can be challenges in terms of identifying a viable responsible party to compensate you for your injuries. If a careless driver runs a red light and slams into your vehicle, the drive may lack insurance and possess no viable assets from which to […]
Almost everyone violates the speed limit or drives faster than one should given road and traffic conditions at some point. While many motorists perceive speeding as a minor infraction that has no real consequence, a significant number of people are killed throughout Mississippi and the U.S. every year by drivers guilty of speeding. The faster […]
It is tragic anytime someone suffers serious injury or wrongful death in a car accident in Jackson or the surrounding areas of Mississippi. When the accident is caused by completely avoidable behavior, such as driving under the influence of alcohol, the tragedy is even greater. Despite significant efforts to reduce the number of serious car […]
If you suffer serious injury or someone you love dies in an auto collision in Mississippi, you might experience severe pain, intense anxiety, disabilities, disfigurement, and a long grueling process of rehabilitation. These difficult physical and emotional challenges can be even more upsetting when you are faced with financial obstacles like high medical bills, prolonged […]
The range of causes that contribute to serious motor vehicle collisions fall into many categories, such as negligent driving, poor vehicle maintenance, defective components/systems, dangerous roadways, and more. However, certain factors constitute more common causes of serious traffic accidents. When a motorist understands unsafe conduct that contributes to crashes, the driver is better prepared to […]
