Dealing with the aftermath of an auto accident can be rather difficult, leading to a great deal of fear, confusion and uncertainty among its victims. However, when a crash involves a passenger bus, the moments following the accident can be simply terrifying. Unbeknownst to many people, accidents involving passenger buses can result in serious and […]
As an experienced Mississippi auto accident attorney, it is always devastating to hear about a child that has either been injured or killed in a car accident. However, it is even more troubling to learn that the child was not properly secured in his or her car or booster seat at the time of an […]
One of the best pieces of advice that our Mississippi bicycle accident attorneys can offer to bicyclists is to always wear a helmet. Unfortunately, the failure to wear a helmet substantially increases a bicyclist’s chances of suffering from traumatic brain injuries and other serious and sometimes fatal conditions. Oftentimes, we notice bicyclists frequenting the many […]
For over the past decade, there has been a noticeable decrease in the number of fatal car accidents across the State of Mississippi. According to the National Traffic Safety Administration, in 2000, 941 people sustained fatal injuries in vehicle accidents across the State, whereas in 2010, only 641 were killed. Overall, between 2009 (with 700 […]
On a daily basis, trucks of all shapes and sizes frequent the many interstates crisscrossing the State of Mississippi to transport goods throughout the U.S. As a result, it is not surprising to learn that trucking accidents within Mississippi and across the country are increasingly on the rise. In fact, nationwide statistics provide that there […]
A Christmas Day crash claimed the life of a Baldwyn woman, according to a news report. Amanda Autrey, 25, sustained life-threatening injuries around noon December 25, 2012. She was a passenger in a pickup-truck that hydroplaned while traveling along Mississippi 245, overturning near Shannon. At 2:30 pm, Amanda Autrey was pronounced dead at North Mississippi […]
Six-people were ejected from a 2006 Ford F-150 in an early morning crash that resulted in the death of a student at Mississippi State, according to a news report. Rachel Hillman, 20, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Tyler Renicker, 22, when Renicker lost control while traveling eastbound along Route 22, flipping the […]
A statute of limitations dictates the time limit for filing a legal claim with the courts. Filing limitations are applicable to both criminal and civil law matters. With respect to automobile accidents, the civil statute of limitations starts running from the day the accident occurred or the day you became aware of an injury (e.g., […]
Mississippi law allows victims and survivors to seek compensatory and, oftentimes, punitive damages when the legal standard of negligence is met. When another person harms you as the result of a car accident or another negligent action causing personal injury or death to you or a member of your family, you have the right to […]
An automobile accident occurs in a split-second, but the impact can last a lifetime. The resulting injuries too often necessitate changes in lifestyle or cause strife in relationships. The dad who used to throw the football around with his kids is suddenly unable to care for himself – let alone enjoy the simple pleasures of […]
