If you are involved in a serious car accident in Mississippi, you may suffer serious injury or the tragic loss of a loved one. The liability claim typically will be handled by the negligent party’s insurance company. Insurance companies maximize profits by minimizing the number and amount of payouts on valid claims. Insurance carriers have […]
Most drivers have been in the position of feeling their eyelids start to droop as they struggle to stay awake while navigating Mississippi freeways. Although it is extremely dangerous to drive when a person is overly tired, drowsy driving is all too common. People are working longer hours to make ends meet, so they are […]
A recent massive settlement between 457 hospitals spread across 43 states and the Department of Justice (DOJ) has culminated with the medical providers agreeing to pay $257 million. Cardiac devices implanted into Medicare patients in violation of coverage restrictions constituted the impetus for the qui tam action. The DOJ settlement involved almost seven dozen hospital […]
If you suffer a workplace injury, the experience can be stressful and debilitating. Many people are aware that the Mississippi workers’ compensation system provides benefits for on-the-job injuries, but they are unclear about how the program works. Anxiety associated with these unanswered questions can mount while you are missing work. The mortgage bill, groceries, gas, […]
If you settle an auto accident claim without obtaining legal advice, it is virtually impossible for you to know whether the settlement offered by the other driver’s insurance company is fair. Because insurers know that non-attorneys lack the experience to evaluate a liability claim, they frequently take advantage of unrepresented car accident claimants by pushing […]
Many companies attempting to avoid disclosures that cause embarrassment and exposure to civil and criminal liability have used restrictive non-disclosure agreements to silence whistleblowers. These agreements essentially constitute documents imposing corporate censorship to prevent disclosure of misconduct that harms the public. Earlier this year, the SEC took action to protect whistleblowers from these oppressive agreements […]
Motorcyclists in Mississippi face a heightened risk of collisions and catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than a passenger vehicle because of their lack of stability, small margin for error, and complete absence of structural protection for riders. Given the heightened risk posed to those who ride motorcycles, it is widely acknowledged […]
Thousands of business owners with claims for loss submitted as part of the BP oil spill settlement received an upsetting “gift” in the form of a fraud notice during the Christmas holiday. The notices provided virtually no information supporting the allegations despite the fact that all of the recipients of the claims notices had claims […]
While a drug impaired driver barreling down Interstate 55 at 70 mph is an inherently frightening prospect, the potential danger to other motorists increases significantly when the drugged driver is operating a forty-ton fully loaded big-rig. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposes regulations that require employers to conduct a drug test of drivers […]
Although drivers who multi-task while driving present as significant a threat of causing collisions as intoxicated drivers, many motorists who condemn the practice of driving drunk fiddle with their vehicle’s “infotainment” center or text on a cell phone. One study that reflects the disconnect between attitudes and actions involving distracted driving found that 36 percent […]
