When a loved one dies under suspicious circumstances in a Mississippi nursing home, families are often left reeling with grief, confusion, and questions. Was the death preventable? Did neglect or abuse play a role? Can legal action be taken against the facility? At Barrett Law, PLLC, we help families across Mississippi seek justice when nursing […]
A hip fracture is one of the most devastating injuries an elderly nursing home resident can suffer. For families across Mississippi, discovering that a loved one has fallen in a nursing home—especially one trusted to provide safety and care—can be heartbreaking and infuriating. These injuries are not always “accidents.” Too often, they are the result […]
When families entrust their loved ones to nursing homes in Mississippi, they expect safety, dignity, and attentive care. However, one of the most distressing signs that something has gone terribly wrong is the appearance of bedsores (also called pressure ulcers). These painful and sometimes life-threatening wounds are often preventable, and their presence may indicate neglect […]
Suffering a spinal cord injury is life-altering. For many Mississippi families, this type of injury brings unimaginable physical, emotional, and financial strain. When the injury is caused by someone else’s negligence—such as a careless driver, unsafe property, or a defective product—legal action may be necessary to ensure your future is protected. One of the first […]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation, Third-Party Claims, and Legal Rights in Mississippi Workplace accidents happen every day across Mississippi, but when a spinal cord injury is involved, the consequences are often devastating and permanent. Whether it occurred on a construction site, in a delivery accident, or during an industrial mishap, a spinal cord injury at work can […]
Protecting Our Most Vulnerable: What Families Must Know When families in Mississippi make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, they do so with the belief that their relative will receive compassionate, competent care. Unfortunately, not all facilities live up to that trust. At Barrett Law, PLLC, we’ve represented families […]
Spinal cord injuries can happen in a flash—but the physical, emotional, and financial damage often lasts a lifetime. Whether your injury occurred in a car crash near Jackson, a fall at a construction site in Biloxi, or due to a defective product in Hattiesburg, knowing what to do in the aftermath is critical. I’m Jonathan […]
Falls in nursing homes are a devastating and unfortunately common occurrence in Mississippi. These incidents often lead to serious injuries, prolonged suffering, and even premature death—especially when staff fail to monitor or assist residents properly. At Barrett Law, PLLC, we represent families across Mississippi who are seeking justice and compensation for injuries caused by nursing […]
Life changes instantly after a catastrophic injury. Whether caused by a serious car accident, a fall, a violent attack, or medical negligence, these types of injuries often leave victims and families overwhelmed, scared, and facing financial devastation. One of the first questions you may ask after emergency care is: Can I sue? If you or […]
What Happens When Disaster Strikes a Mississippi Business? When a Mississippi business suffers major damage from a fire, flood, storm, or act of vandalism, the financial impact is immediate and overwhelming. Sales grind to a halt, employees may be unable to work, and clients or customers often disappear overnight. Business owners rely on commercial property […]
