Mississippi’s workers’ compensation system is complex and difficult for most employees to navigate. If you are preparing to file or have recently filed a claim, you will likely have questions about the process. Here is a look at some of the most frequently asked questions by injured Mississippi employees: What injuries and illnesses are covered […]
Car accidents occur by the millions each year, and even the most cautious drivers can become the victims of serious crashes. You have likely heard arguments as to the safety of some drivers, and risky driving engaged in by other driver groups. Some people claim that older drivers should not be allowed to drive because […]
Each year, more rear end collisions will occur than any other type of automobile accident. Roughly two and a half million rear end accidents occur each year, resulting in serious injuries and even death. In fact, six deaths out of every one million cars registered are the result of rear end accidents. The vast majority […]
The U.S. government is seeking between $16 and$18 billion in water pollution fines from BP Plc for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, which was the worst oil spill in U.S. history. The federal government has stated that BP deserves the maximum fine allowed under federal law. The fine would be the largest ever […]
Many violations of the law go unreported by employees with knowledge of them because they fear retaliation. Our livelihoods, health insurance, and much more are often dependent upon our jobs and the fear of losing a job is consuming. Whistleblower laws generally provide a remedy for the victims of retaliation in order to encourage employees […]
Recently, a truck pulling a flatbed trailer caused a massive, multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 in Mississippi. The accident occurred around midnight on Friday, December 12, 2014. A 2011 Toyota Tundra pickup truck was driving eastbound in Hancock County, which is west of Biloxi and about 12 miles from the Louisiana state line. This vehicle […]
Recently, the Office of Special Counsel honored three physicians for coming forward to reveal gross wrongdoing occurring at the Veterans Affairs Department. The Office of Special Counsel recognizes that the revelations of these three physicians brought the nation’s attention to the problems currently surrounding the Veterans Affairs Department and pushed the agency towards reform. […]
On Sunday, November 23, in the early morning hours, a rollover van accident occurred in Greene County that involved a 2001 Chevrolet van. Present in the vehicle were two adults and two young children: a toddler and kindergartner. The van was driving westbound on Hwy 98 near Jim Powell Road when it rolled over. Investigations […]
Any individual that brings a qui tam action is referred to as the “relator.” There is much confusion surrounding who can bring a qui tam action and thus, become a relator. Relators need not be personally harmed by the defendant; rather, the qui tam action is generally based on the relator’s first hand, independent knowledge […]
One of the first things many new clients want to know when they enter our office is the value of their case. There are a number of factors that impact the value of a case, which in turn affects the final amount you will end up receiving to compensate you for the injuries and damages […]
