While most serious Mississippi car accidents are caused by inattentive or careless drivers, there are a substantial number of auto collisions that are the result of dangerous roadways. Sometimes roads in Mississippi are not designed safely, or the roadway is inadequately maintained. When the defective construction or maintenance of a roadway is a factor in […]
Those who drive under the influence of alcohol continue to account for an unacceptable number of serious accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities involving law-abiding vehicle occupants. The average number of DUI fatalities in Mississippi continues to place our state among the top ten in the country involving drunk driving crashes. A study by 24/7 […]
If you are involved in a car accident, you will likely hear the term “subrogation” mentioned by medical providers, insurance companies, or attorneys. While subrogation issues can be extremely complex, the term literally means that one party stands in the place of another. This principle is important when pursuing a lawsuit or insurance claim following […]
The Justice Department and five states recently (in October) settled civil claims against BP for $20 billion related to the Deepwater Horizon disaster that resulted in 134 million gallons of oil being spilled into the Gulf of Mexico. The settlement provides a wide range of benefits for residents and businesses throughout the Gulf region. The […]
The average tractor-trailer can weigh anywhere from 12,000-80,000 pounds. This can be as much as 25 times more than the average passenger automobile. This disparity explains why a collision between the two vehicles will usually result in far more severe injuries to occupants of a passenger car. A disproportionate number of tractor-trailer accidents result in […]
The majority of Mississippi employees might recognize that they have a right to pursue a workers’ compensation claim for medical care and forfeited pay when they suffer an on-the-job injury. Although the process might seem straightforward, there are many procedural, evidentiary, and substantive complications that can disrupt, compromise, or completely derail a claim. While most […]
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