The term “whistleblower” represents a person who finally brings justice to a situation where injustice has prevailed. Exposing companies for wrongdoings can even make a whistleblower a hero in some situations. However, whistleblowers can usually expect a legal fight as companies are not in the business of admitting guilt. Rewards come in the form of […]
The 2010 BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico has affected millions of people. From employment to environmental issues, the problems reach far and wide. That has led to legal issues which continue to turn into courtroom battles. Fighting those battles consumes an abundance of time and also calls for professional assistance when going […]
Holidays are often a time for family gatherings and good times to be had by all. Yet, there remains the issue of getting to a family gathering or celebration. Many other people have the same thought in mind which leads to a build up of traffic during the holidays. More cars mean a higher a […]
When vehicles collide, there is often an immediate bout of pandemonium. The first thought is generally to make sure everyone involved in the accident is safe. Modern protocol then tells us to immediately inform the authorities and allow them to sort out the details. After the accident, vehicles are towed and people either go home […]
The initial image most people conjure up when talking about auto accidents is a mangled wreck of a vehicle. Metal is smashed, windows are shattered and all that’s left is a tow truck taking the car to its final resting place. The truth is that many auto accidents look far different from that image. If […]
Roadways all over the country can be dangerous. Negligent, distracted and aggressive drivers can present challenges to other drivers steering down any street or highway. Those challenges exist in every state, although the state of Mississippi presents more danger than any other place in the United States. In fact, t has been a place where […]
When an employee reports a serious problem at his place of employment and his boss responds by terminating the employee, the worker may have a cause of action against his former company. Depending on the employee’s job, he may be able to get help from OSHA. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) handles investigations […]
There are many serious injuries that may result from a car accident, but the loss of mobility that comes from a knee injury is all-too-common. Most people do not think about the impact that a knee absorbs every day until damage to the joint leads to an inability to carry out the most basic activities, […]
A fully loaded tractor-trailer may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and this may increase to 95,000 pounds with the proper permit. In Mississippi, a commercial truck may haul a trailer that is 53 feet in length. What this all means is that the brakes on a commercial truck must be in good working condition […]
As technology continues to advance, one of the most well-known aspects of the trucking industry may be disappearing, or at least becoming a lot less relevant to determining the movements of the truck and driver prior to a serious accident. For decades, truck drivers, who are carefully regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration […]
