Understanding the Danger: Why 18-Wheeler Accidents Are Different Highways and interstates crisscross Mississippi, and with them come thousands of commercial trucks hauling freight across the state. When a crash involves a fully loaded 18-wheeler, the impact can be devastating. These accidents often result in life-changing injuries, permanent disability, and even death. At Barrett Law, PLLC, […]
By Jonathan Barrett | Mississippi Casino Injury Lawyer | Barrett Law, PLLC Safety Isn’t a Gamble: Protecting Your Rights After a Casino Hotel Room Injury in Mississippi Casinos attract millions of visitors to Mississippi every year, especially across popular gambling hubs like Biloxi, Gulfport, and Tunica. Guests come expecting entertainment, comfort, and hospitality. Unfortunately, for […]
When a Night Out Turns into a Serious Injury—Understanding Your Legal Rights as a Mississippi Casino Visitor Casinos in Mississippi are known for high-stakes gaming, entertainment, and luxury. But amid the flashing lights and busy foot traffic, accidents happen more often than most people realize. Whether it’s a slip-and-fall on a wet casino floor, a […]
When a Hotel Stay Turns Dangerous: What Mississippi Law Says About Security Failures Staying in a hotel, motel, or resort should be a peaceful experience—whether you’re on vacation, visiting family, or traveling for work. Unfortunately, far too many guests in Mississippi find themselves victims of violent crime or serious injury during their stay because of […]
When Safety Fails: Understanding Visitor Rights After a Security-Related Injury in Mississippi Imagine visiting a friend at their apartment complex, shopping at your local store, or staying overnight at a hotel—only to suffer an assault, shooting, robbery, or serious injury because the property lacked proper security. These traumatic events are unfortunately far too common across […]
Legal Insight from Mississippi Injury Attorney Jonathan Barrett of Barrett Law, PLLC You shouldn’t have to worry about getting hurt or losing a loved one due to crime when visiting a shopping mall, staying at a hotel, working a late shift, or living in your apartment complex. But when property owners fail to provide proper […]
When someone is injured or killed due to a violent crime at an apartment complex, hotel, shopping center, or workplace, the trauma is overwhelming. But when that harm could have been prevented by better security—like working locks, lighting, or surveillance—the pain is compounded by the knowledge that someone failed to protect you or your loved […]
When a loved one is tragically lost due to violence at an apartment complex, hotel, shopping center, or workplace, families often ask: Could this have been prevented? In many cases, the answer is yes. Under Mississippi law, property owners have a legal duty to provide reasonable security measures to protect residents, guests, and customers. When […]
When a violent crime happens at an apartment complex, most people assume the criminal alone is responsible. But in many Mississippi cases, a deeper issue lies beneath the surface—a property owner or manager who failed to take basic steps to keep people safe. That’s where a negligent security lawsuit comes into play. In Mississippi, property […]
Fatal shootings at apartment complexes are devastating and far too common in many communities across Mississippi. For grieving families, the emotional toll is unimaginable—but beyond the sorrow, critical legal questions often remain unanswered. Chief among them: “Who is legally responsible for the loss of my loved one?” When a violent crime occurs on private property, […]
