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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss ATV Accidents

A Mississippi man died in a recent ATV wreck. The single-vehicle crash happened near Bruton Branch when an ATV went off the side of the road as the driver attempted to navigate a curve, and hit a tree. The front seat passenger in the side-by-side style ATV sustained fatal injuries. The driver and another passenger got minor injuries. The driver faces criminal charges in connection with the wreck. He got charged with vehicular assault and DUI, and it is possible that other charges will be filed later as more information about the accident comes to light through the investigation.

Victims of ATV accidents can get injured in many ways. Some newer models of ATVs have seatbelts, but many of the ATVs that are currently in use do not. Ejection from the ATV often happens in ATV accidents. Ejection often causes head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, especially when riders were not wearing helmets when the crash happened. ATV accident victims can also suffer neck injuries, facial injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis, as well as other less common injuries. Because ATV accidents often result in such serious injuries, ATV accident fatalities happen often.

Young or inexperienced riders cause some ATV accidents. Other accidents get caused by people who may be older, more experienced riders who are operating their ATVs in an unsafe manner, such as people who ride too fast. Other accidents happen when ATV operators drink alcohol. Alcohol impairs a rider’s ability to ride safely. It slows riders’ reaction times, and it impairs their judgment. Other potential causes of ATV accidents include malfunction of the ATV or of parts that are used to repair or maintain it and obstacles on the trail or road.

When there is an ATV accident, multiple parties may be responsible for the injuries or death caused by the wreck. The ATV owner might be able to be held liable for some or all of the damages caused by the crash if they acted negligently by doing something like letting an inexperienced rider use the ATV or failing to maintain it in a safe condition and letting people ride it. The person who was driving the ATV at the time of the crash may also be wholly or partially responsible for any injuries and damages caused by the accident. Other parties who might be responsible in some way include the owner of the property where the wreck happened, the ATV manufacturer, and any companies who made parts that were used to repair and maintain the ATV.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Help for Mississippi ATV Crash Victims

A personal injury attorney can help ATV accident victims, and their families pursue claims for damages or losses in connection with an ATV accident. You might be able to file a claim based on property damage, medical bills and lost wages, pain, and suffering, and more. The Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC have represented many plaintiffs and their families. To learn more, please call our office today, at 1 (601) 790-1505 to schedule a free, initial consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss Railroad Crossing Accidents

A horrific collision at a railroad crossing killed four people and injured forty others. The rescue effort took over an hour, and rescue workers even had to use metal cutting equipment to free some of the bus passengers from the wreckage. The accident occurred when a freight train crashed into a casino tour bus at a railroad crossing in Biloxi. The train pushed the bus three hundred feet before the vehicles came to rest on the tracks.

Initial reports about the accident mentioned that the design of the crossing might have played a role in the wreck. People who saw the wreck said that the bus seemed to be stuck on the tracks when it got hit by the train. The crossing where the crash occurred is on a steep grade. There is a sign near the crossing to alert drivers of the low ground clearance.

Collisions involving trains and passenger vehicles are often devastating and deadly. Trains are large and cumbersome, and they move fast. Because trains are so massive, they are unable to stop quickly if a vehicle gets stuck on the railroad tracks or crosses the tracks despite a warning signal.

Railroad crossings are designed to keep cars off of railroad tracks when trains are passing through so that collisions do not occur. Unfortunately, all railroad crossings do not provide the same degree of safety. Some railroad crossings prevent accidents better than others do. When a crash happens at a railway crossing, the accident investigation includes a thorough examination of the railroad crossing to assess its design. Crossings that are deemed unsafe get prioritized for repair, but with so many miles of railroad tracks across America and so many railroad crossings, it could be months or even years before unsafe conditions at any given railroad crossing get addressed.

Safety improvements at dangerous railroad crossings can reduce the incidence of collisions between trains and other vehicles. A further reduction in risk can be had by increasing public awareness of the safety risks that are posed by railroad crossings.  If you drive through any railroad crossing on a regular basis, remember that although some trains pass through that crossing on a predictable schedule, not all trains run on fixed schedules. As you approach a railroad crossing, drive carefully. If you see the crossing lights start to flash or the crossing gate begins to lower, stop immediately. Wait for the train to pass all of the way through the crossing, and then wait some more. Do not cross the railroad tracks until the lights stop flashing and the gate, if there is one, is all of the way up. As a final precaution, look both ways before crossing the tracks, even if a train just passed through, because another train could be coming.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Help for Mississippi Accident Victims

Accidents at railroad crossings can cause severe injury and death. If you got hurt or a loved one git killed in a train wreck, contact Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney right away. To learn how a personal injury lawyer could help you recover after a devastating railroad crossing accident, call the Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC at 1 (601) 790-1505 to arrange a consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss Cruise Ship Accidents on the Mississippi River

An injured, seventy-one-year-old woman recently got medevacked off of a cruise ship on the Mississippi River. The woman, who had suffered a shoulder injury, and her husband were transported to Venice by a Coast Guard response boat, where they were met by local emergency medical personnel who transported them to the hospital. A couple of weeks earlier, a seventy-six-year-old man had to be removed from the same cruise ship in a similar fashion, by a Coast Guard response boat, when he began experiencing flu-like symptoms and heart problems during a river cruise.

River cruises can be a wonderful way to enjoy good company and take in the scenic beauty of the Mississippi River. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries can occur on board a cruise ship, just as they can happen anywhere else. Sometimes, the medical care that an injured or sick person needs is not available on board the ship, but sometimes more intensive care is required. Fortunately, the Coast Guard can assist in situations like those that mentioned above, so that sick and injured cruise passengers can get the medical care that they need right away.

If you are on board a cruise ship and you or someone who is traveling with you gets hurt or sick, get help from the ship’s infirmary right away. In addition to seeking prompt medical attention at the ship’s infirmary, it is essential to do a few other things as soon after your accident or injury as you can, in order to protect your rights. For example, if you can get treated on board the ship, make an appointment to be checked out by your regular doctor as soon as you can after your cruise.

Other things that you must do as soon as possible include reporting your accident or injury to cruise ship safety officers and crew members. If any other passengers or cruise ship crew members were nearby when you got hurt, obtain their names and contact information. Get copies of any forms that you or cruise ship staff fill out in association with your injury. If you can, take pictures of the part of the cruise ship where you got hurt, and take pictures of your injury, too.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Helping Injured Mississippi Residents to Recover

Cruise ship tickets often contain the information that you will need to know the cruise line’s procedure for filing a claim for damages. You may have a limited time within which to file your claim, so call a Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney right away, before it is too late to file a claim for damages. If you got hurt in a cruise ship accident, a Mississippi personal injury attorney might be able to help you file a claim for damages. To learn more about how a personal injury lawyer might be able to help you, call the Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC at 1 (601) 790-1505 to arrange a consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Talk about Wintertime Slip and Fall Accidents

The recent news coverage of the recent slip and fall injury of former Mississippi Governor William Winter is a reminder that winter weather creates injury risks that are not present during other times of the year. The ninety-one-year-old former governor was recently hospitalized with serious head injuries when he fell on the steep, icy driveway at his home.

Winter weather in Mississippi is unpredictable. Temperatures fall and rise; there are periods of dry weather and periods of rain, snow, and sleet. Snowfall varies from place to place, and within the course of a few hours, a day that presented no real accident risk could pose a substantial threat to safety. During the winter, any outdoor surface can become dangerously icy – from steps, decks, and driveways, to sidewalks, streets, and parking lots.  When this happens, there’s an increased risk of slip and fall accidents. Another factor which increases the risk of injury during the winter is that cold weather makes our joints and muscles tighter than they are in warmer weather. When you combine tight muscles with hard, slippery surfaces, there is the potential for serious bodily harm.

Fortunately, you can reduce your risk of slip and fall injuries by following a few simple winter safety tips. Many slip and fall accidents are preventable. One way that you can avoid getting hurt in a slip and fall accident is by choosing proper footwear. Winter boots may not be your favorite footwear, but they are a lot more comfortable than injuries caused by slip and fall accidents. Wear your boots every time the weather is cold and wet, or if cold, wet weather is in the forecast for the day. Also, if you are walking outside and you can see snow or ice on the ground, walk slowly and pay close attention to walking by avoiding distractions like talking or texting. If you see snow or ice on the ground where you are about to walk, look around and consider whether there is an alternative route to take to where you are going. If there is some other way that looks safer, you could greatly reduce the risk that you will slip, fall, and get hurt.

Sometimes, even the most careful people slip and fall. If you slip and fall, seek medical attention right away, even if you do not feel like you got hurt. Some of the types of injuries that can be caused by slip and fall accidents, such as neck and back injuries, are not always immediately noticeable. Seeking prompt medical attention can help you to get the care that you need right away, and it creates a record of your injury and the care that you have received.

After your accident, it is also important that you report the accident to the property owner as soon as possible. When you report the accident, do not say much about what happened and that you do not fill out an accident report or any other paperwork without speaking with an attorney first. Ask for copies of the forms and take them with you. Then, call a Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney and discuss your accident with them.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Helping Mississippi Slip and Fall Accident Victims

If you got hurt in a slip and fall accident, a Mississippi personal injury attorney could help you pursue a claim for damages. To find out more, call the Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC at 1 (601) 790-1505 to arrange a consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Talk about Winter Weather-Related Accidents

A recent accident serves as a reminder to drivers to watch out for winter weather while they are out on the road. A car went down a steep, two hundred yard embankment towards the Mississippi River. The accident went unnoticed for a few hours until someone spotted the wreck from the opposite side of the river. A dramatic rescue involving an airboat brought the injured driver, who was trying to crawl up the embankment, to safety.

While it is unclear whether the weather was a factor in this particular accident, drivers need to know that cold weather increases the risk of wintry road conditions, and it also increases the risk of additional injuries to accident victims from exposure to the cold after an accident occurs. Cold weather is enough to cause injuries like frostbite, but winter storms can cause even more damage as snow and ice make roads slippery and difficult to navigate.

Most drivers in Mississippi and elsewhere know how to drive safely when winter weather hits. However, research has shown that knowing better does not always translate into doing better. This means that other drivers, in addition to ice and snow, are something to watch out for when you drive in the winter. Of course, it is not possible to control the weather, nor is it possible to control what other drivers do. It is possible to decrease your accident risk, though, by implementing safe driving strategies.

Winter driving can be made safer in many ways. In fact, safety can begin before you even get in the car. If it is snowing or icy outside, consider carefully where you are going and whether it is an essential trip or not. Sometimes, choosing not to drive when you have that option available is the safest thing that you can do, especially in severe storms. If you need to travel, checking a weather forecast or traffic website at home before you head out can help you know what kinds of road conditions you might expect and when, and this type of mental preparedness can lead to improved decision-making at the moment if you know what to expect. If you must drive during wintry weather, you can still decrease your accident risk by keeping your speed down, avoiding sudden braking, not using cruise control, and avoiding rapid acceleration. Be sure to clean your car off completely before you head out, and do not forget to wear your seatbelt. Also, be sure to insist that everyone else in your vehicle wear their seatbelt, too. With some preparedness ahead of time and a safety-conscious attitude during your drive, you can increase the chance that you will arrive at your destination safely.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Helping Mississippi Accident Victims and Their Families

If you got hurt or someone that you love lost their life in a Mississippi car accident, a seasoned Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney could help you pursue a claim for the injuries, damages, or loss that you have experienced as a result of the crash. To find out more about how we could help you with your automobile accident case, please call the Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC at 1 (601) 790-1505 to set up an initial consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss Failure to Yield Motorcycle Accidents

A couple from Philadelphia, MS was injured when their motorcycle got hit by a car. The driver was making a left turn when she struck the motorcycle, knocking both riders off of the motorcycle and injuring them. The injured riders were taken to the hospital, where they were both treated for injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening.

Collisions between left-turning vehicles and motorcycles are a common type of failure to yield motorcycle accident. Similar failure to yield accidents can happen when one passenger vehicle turns across the lane where another is traveling, but the amount of injury and damage is often far less in those scenarios than it is in collisions where one of the vehicles involved is a motorcycle. When the driver of a passenger vehicle fails to yield to a motorcycle, the rider of the motorcycle usually does not have enough time to move out of the path of the oncoming car, and the resulting crash often results in serious injury or death for the motorcycle rider.

Left-turn accidents and other types of failure to yield motorcycle accidents can happen in places where both lanes of traffic are moving, and they can also occur at intersections. Sometimes, a complicating factor like alcohol, speeding, aggressive driving, or distracted driving, causes the driver of the vehicle to fail to see and avoid the motorcycle. In other situations, there is no complicating factor, and the driver of the vehicle simply doesn’t see the motorcycle until there is no chance to avoid a wreck.

In left-turn accidents and other failure to yield motorcycle accidents, it is important to remember that answering the question of whether the car struck the motorcycle or the motorcycle hit the car may not create a clear picture of who was at fault. All too often, when people think about accidents, they think of the victims as the driver and passengers in the vehicle that was struck. This potential misperception can cause problems during the investigation of the accident. Witnesses may sometimes believe that the rider was at fault for the crash when in reality, the fault lies with the car’s driver if they failed to yield to the oncoming motorcycle or give the rider time to pass safely or otherwise avoid a collision. A thorough investigation of these accidents is crucial in determining fault accurately.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Helping Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Plaintiffs and Their Families

If you were hurt or someone that you love lost their life in a left-turn failure to yield motorcycle accident or any other type of motorcycle accident, a Mississippi personal injury attorney could help you pursue a claim for the injuries, damages, or loss that you have experienced as a result of the crash. To find out more about how we could help you with your motorcycle accident case, please call the Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC at 1 (601) 790-1505 to set up an initial consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Talk about Teen Driver Safety

Parents and teens in Mississippi may not be aware that the state’s laws for young drivers are among the weakest teen driver laws in the nation. According to statistics that have been collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers between fifteen and twenty years of age were involved in seventy-six fatal crashes in 2014 and one hundred and three fatal crashes in 2015. These statistics indicate that the number of fatal accidents involving young drivers is rising, which is concerning both for young drivers and their parents.

In the past, all drivers used to receive the same driving privileges when they earned their drivers’ license. In more recent years, states have adopted graduated driver licensing laws, or GDLs, that have helped keep young drivers safe by giving them limited driving privileges at first and then adding privileges as they gain experience, skill, and maturity. Different states have different GDL programs, and there are seven types of rules that have been shown to help young drivers stay safe. The GDL program in Mississippi has one of those seven types of rules, which is a holding period of six months or more before a driver can receive an unrestricted license. Mississippi requires a holding period of twelve months, but there is an exemption for applicants who are seventeen or older when they apply for their driver’s license. Drivers who are seventeen or older when they first apply for a driver’s license can get an unrestricted license right away.

Mississippi allows teens to get learner’s permits at age fifteen, which is earlier than many states. Nighttime driving is also less restricted on weekends than it is in other places, with Mississippi teens being allowed to drive until 11:30 on Friday and Saturday nights when teens in many other states must be off of the road by ten at night every night of the week. Most states restrict the number and type of passengers that can ride with young drivers, but Mississippi does not.

Having laws to protect young drivers is only part of the battle for keeping young drivers and their passengers safe. The level of respect that many young people have for driving laws is low, as evidenced by the number of violations of those laws that have been observed by law enforcement officers. For example, texting and driving is against the law in Mississippi, but officers still see many teens texting and using cell phones while they are driving. While the laws for young drivers in Mississippi could be stronger, it is up to the young drivers and their parents to make sure that safe driving laws and practices are learned and followed so that accident rates for young drivers can decrease.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Comprehensive Support for Mississippi Automobile Accident Victims

Automobile accidents can cause severe injuries or death. If you got hurt in a crash or someone that you love died in a car accident, you might be able to recover financially for the damages that are associated with your injury or loss. To learn more about how to pursue a claim for damages, please call the knowledgeable Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC today, at 1 (601) 790-1505 to arrange your free, initial consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss Halloween Pedestrian Accidents

Parents throughout Mississippi are already busy helping their children get their Halloween costumes ready for parties, trick-or-treating, and other fun things later this month. While Halloween can be a fun holiday for families, there are some frightening statistics about pedestrian accidents on Halloween that are enough to make any parent’s skin crawl. Did you know that there is an increased risk of pedestrian accidents on Halloween, especially for children?

In the United States, approximately six children are killed in pedestrian accidents every year on Halloween. Most of these fatalities occur between the hours of 5 and 9 in the evening when children are out trick-or-treating. Younger children are more likely to be accompanied by an adult when they hit the streets, so they are somewhat less likely than older children to be involved in fatal pedestrian accidents on Halloween.

Fortunately, there are ways to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe while having plenty of Halloween fun. Many communities have made efforts to keep kids safer by encouraging residents to participate in trick-or-treating during daylight hours. Some places have even imposed curfews. Parents can help to keep their children safe by accompanying them as they make the rounds. Older children may want to go out with a group of friends, but it is safer if an adult accompanies the group, so think up a fun costume and join in the fun.

Speaking of costumes, work visibility into your kids’ costumes for extra safety. Light colors, reflective fabrics, and glow sticks or glow jewelry are just some of the ways that you can make sure that their costumes are easily seen. Also, make sure that they can see well while they are wearing their costumes, and that their view is not obstructed by a mask, hood, or another part of the costume. When you go trick-or-treating, bring along a flashlight or two, and make sure that you use crosswalks. Keep your kids and their friends safe by paying close attention to where everyone is walking, the kids may be very excited and not all that attentive to whether they are stepping off of the road and into the street. If you have your cell phone with you, don’t make calls or send texts while you are walking, as it could distract you from the task at hand.

Another way that anyone, whether or not they are a parent, can help to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents on Halloween, is to stay off of the road during “the witching hours” if that is at all possible. The streets will be crowded with pedestrians, and traffic will be moving much more slowly than usual. If you must drive, avoid residential areas as much as possible, as those areas are where most of the trick-or-treating takes place. Be aware that police are often out in full force, helping to keep the streets safe for kids. They will not hesitate to stop you for speeding, or for anything else that they feel presents a threat to pedestrians.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Helping Mississippi Personal Injury Plaintiffs

If you or your child were injured in a pedestrian accident, a Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney could help you navigate your pedestrian accident case and understand the claims process while you focus on healing from your injuries. Please call the Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC at 1 (601) 790-1505 to schedule a free, initial consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Talk About ATV Accidents

A woman recently died when the ATV that she was riding got hit by a train. A man was driving the ATV, and the woman was riding with him. The train struck the ATV while the man was trying to free the ATV’s tire from the rail because it was stuck. This horrific accident illustrates some of the dangers that associated with ATV use.

Many people use ATVs for recreation and work. ATVs are both fun and useful, and they can be safe when riders use them properly, use good judgment, and wear a helmet every single time they ride. As is the case with any vehicle, ATV accidents do happen. An ATV accident can leave the victims with serious injuries, or the accident could even be fatal. Victims of ATV crashes and the families of people who died in ATV wrecks may be able to be compensated for their injuries or losses. Filing claim for compensation after an ATV accident could help you and your family pay for medical bills, funeral expenses, and other expenses associated with the accident.

ATV accidents can result in some different types of injuries. Some newer ATVs have seatbelts, but many others do not. Because of this, ejection from the ATV is a common occurrence in ATV accidents. Ejection often causes head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, especially in situations where riders are not wearing helmets. It can even cause immediate death. ATV accident victims can also suffer facial injuries, back injuries, broken bones, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis, among other things. Unfortunately, fatalities are relatively common in ATV accidents.

There are many causes of ATV accidents. Some ATV accidents are caused by young or inexperienced riders. Other accidents happen when a rider is operating the ATV in an unsafe manner or riding too fast. Sometimes, ATV operators consume alcohol, which impairs their ability to operate the ATV safely. Alcohol slows a rider’s reaction time and impairs their judgment, so it is not surprising that alcohol use is a factor in many serious and fatal ATV accidents. Other causes of ATV accidents include mechanical malfunction of the ATV or parts and accidents caused by rough terrain or obstacles in the path of the ATV.

Barrett Law PLLC:  Supporting Mississippi Accident Victims One Case at a Time

ATV accidents can be severe, and they are often deadly. If you were hurt or someone that you love died in an ATV accident, know that one or more parties may be responsible for your injuries or your loss. The ATV owner might be responsible for some or all of the damage or loss if they engaged in negligent conduct such as letting an inexperienced rider operate the ATV or failing to keep the ATV in good repair. The person who was operating the ATV might be fully or partially responsible for injuries and damages caused by the crash. Other potentially responsible parties are the property owner, the ATV manufacturer, and companies who manufactured parts used to repair and maintain the ATV. To learn more about how we can help you to pursue a claim for damages, please call the Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC today, at 1 (601) 790-1505 to schedule your free, initial consultation.

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Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys Answer More TBI FAQs

This blog is the second installment in our two-part blog posts that answers some frequently asked questions about brain injury lawsuits.  If you or a loved one is injured in a motor vehicle collision or another type of accident, the medical costs and permanent physical and mental effects can be devastating.  While a Mississippi personal injury lawsuit might provide an avenue to obtain necessary monetary recovery, this blog discusses some key issues unique to legal claims involving traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

What types of legal claims can I bring if I experience a brain injury?

The precise legal theories available in a traumatic brain injury case will depend on the specific facts and circumstances that led to the injury.  If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, potential claims also will depend on the responsible party.  While the other driver might be liable for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, the vehicle manufacturer might be liable under a product liability theory if defective airbags fail to deploy or deploy too aggressively.  Further, a public entity might even be liable for negligence in the design, construction, or maintenance of the roadway.

When you are injured on the property of another during a dog attack or a fall on a broken step, you might pursue a premises liability claim against the property owner or party in possession of the premises.  As with a motor vehicle accident claim, multiple parties can be responsible for injuries caused by negligent, security, a slip and fall, or dog attack.

Some brain injuries occur because of sub-standard medical care like a birth injury, undiagnosed brain tumor, or anesthesia error during a surgical procedure.  When a physician, nurse, technician, or hospital fails to provide medical care that complies with the requisite standard of care, health care professionals and facilities can be liable for committing medical malpractice.

Finally, some brain injuries occur because of intentional physical acts of violence.  The perpetrator of acts of violence can be liable for a TBI resulting from a criminal act of violence.  Further, property owners who fail to implement proper security measures also might be liable for this type of injury depending on the specific circumstances.

Why do I need an experienced Mississippi brain injury lawyer to handle my accident claim?

Whether you were injured in a rear-ender, motorcycle crash, or fall on a wet grocery store floor, the expense and intricacy involved in pursuing a traumatic brain injury claim make it important you work with an attorney experienced in handling this type of injury claim.  Many brain injuries are not obvious, so they are overlooked even by medical professionals.  If your Mississippi personal injury lawyer does not have experience handling brain injury lawsuits, the case might be settled for an amount that is inadequate for your long-term needs.

For example, a motorist might be involved in a collision that does not involve significant vehicle damage.  The injury victim also might not experience a loss of consciousness.  While you might be suffering from erratic swings in your emotions, your physician might not be able to diagnose anything conclusive and release you from treatment.  If the case is settled based on your medical bills and lost earnings before the appearance of more severe symptoms, you might suffer financial hardships if you are later forced to cut back your workload or stop working entirely.  Our lawyers interview injury victims and their families, so we can identify problems that are not being addressed adequately by doctors.  TBIs often cause less obvious signs of injury like mood swings, depression, anxiety, PTSD, impaired concentration, and a multitude of other issues.  Consultation with a neuropsychiatrist or neuropsychologist can provide a way to diagnose these issues and ensure that all of the forms of mental injury you suffer are addressed by your monetary recovery.

When seeking to maximize compensation for brain injuries, your attorney must effectively communicate the impact of your injury on your daily life.  Serious cognitive deficits might interfere with your ability to maintain your employment or necessitate supportive care.  Further, brain injuries that impact emotional responses can cause an accident victim to be subject to emotional outbursts.  These types of negative psychological effects can take an adverse toll on a victim’s relationship with his spouse and children.  When brain injuries result in limits on movement or strength, an injury victim might need supportive devices like walkers, wheelchairs, canes, or other physical aids that impact brain injury victim’s quality of life.

If you have suffered a TBI in Jackson or the surrounding areas, our Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys have successfully represented many victims of negligent or intentional misconduct.  At Barrett Law, we are here to help.  Contact our law firm today at (601)790-1505 to schedule your free consultation, so we can answer any questions you may have regarding filing your claim.

 

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