While many steps have been implemented to reduce the prevalence of alcohol related accidents that result in serious injury and wrongful death, drunk driving remains a leading cause of motor vehicle related fatalities. Drunk driving accidents are particularly tragic because the human toll posed by such collisions is completely avoidable. When auto accidents are caused […]
Drunk and drugged drivers in Mississippi are responsible for many serious accidents that result in life-altering injuries and even tragic fatalities. If a driver is injured or a loved one dies in a collision caused by someone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Mississippi, a legal claim is often pursued to obtain […]
Hybrid vehicle are extremely popular because of the enormous fuel efficiency associated with the vehicles. Federal, state and local governments have worked aggressively to encourage hybrid sales by offering financial incentives to purchase the eco-friendly vehicles. Despite the enthusiasm about hybrids, they continue to pose an increased threat to pedestrians. Mississippi pedestrian accidents already account […]
When a child is victimized by sexual abuse, the consequences often include long-term emotional damage and sometimes permanent physical injury. The widespread coverage of scandals involving sexual abuse of children at respected institutions like the Catholic Church and distinguished universities like Penn State serve as a reminder that child abuse can be present in places […]
Tractor-trailer or commercial trucking accidents are unique amongst types of Mississippi motor vehicle accidents for both the degree of carnage caused by a trucking collision and the complexity involved in trucking accident claims. Many victims of Mississippi trucking accidents presume that although tractor-trailers are large vehicles handling trucking collision claims are more or less akin […]
Few motor vehicle accidents in Mississippi are as dangerous as pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians have no protection when they are struck by a motor vehicle, and the human body is simply not built to withstand impact with a moving projectile of steel moving at high rates of speed. Many motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians result in […]
If you are involved in a car accident, slip and fall, construction accident or other incident where you suffer serious injury, you may have the ability to seek financial compensation for your injuries in a personal injury lawsuit. A successful personal injury claim requires an accident victim to establish that the negligent (i.e. unreasonably unsafe) […]
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious problem that affects many senior citizens who may suffer serious injury or even wrongful death. Nursing home residents and their families have been fighting back in many states against abusive treatment and substandard care that often rises to appalling levels. There have been record verdicts against nursing […]
Electrocution accidents on construction sites pose a serious risk of catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces, and electrocution accidents account for the second leading cause of death on construction sites. Accidents resulting in electrocution injuries are most common on construction sites when heavy equipment makes conduct with power […]
If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle accident whether it involves a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, tractor-trailer, bus, bicycle or pedestrian, the injuries you suffer can be devastating and impact virtually every aspect of your life. Severe injuries suffered in a Mississippi motor vehicle accident can impact your employment, marital relationship, family interactions and […]
