We’re all familiar with Aesop’s fable about the tortoise and the hare. The two animals are in a race that it seems the speedy hare will easily win. But the over-confident hare takes a nap mid-race, and the victor is the slower but more focused tortoise.
Identifying Fault in a Multi-Car Accident
The more vehicles that are involved in a car accident, the more difficult it can be to figure out who caused what damage. But figuring out who is at fault is important in a state like Mississippi, where the amount of money you can recover for...
Who is Liable for a Passenger’s Car Accident Injuries?
Passengers who are injured in car accidents are often confused about who is liable for their injuries. Many assume that they must rely on their own insurance to...
What are my Rights After Being Injured by an Uninsured Motorist?
What’s worse than getting into an accident? Finding out the other driver is uninsured. Unfortunately, this is an all too common occurrence in Mississippi, which has the highest...
The 5 Main Causes of T-Bone Accidents
Although modern car designs and the invention of side-impact airbags have made them a bit less dangerous than they used to be,...
7 Premises Liability Injuries You Should Know About
Getting seriously injured is the last thing you expect to happen when you visit family, friends, or your favorite local stores, but accidents can happen anywhere. Slip...
Texting and Driving Accidents Increase During the Holiday Season
If they ever remake the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Elmo & Patsy might want to include a verse about distracted driving. While we don’t know for sure if putting down his phone is a problem for Santa, we do know that texting and driving has become one of...
Sobering Statistics About Drunk Driving During the Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also one of the most dangerous times to be on Northern Mississippi roadways. Too often what should be a joyful season of celebration is marred by tragic drunk driving accidents.
Each year, Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman’s team of...
How High is the Risk for Injuries During the Holiday Season?
The holiday season is upon us, and nobody is more excited to deck the halls than the Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman team. While we are ready to get holly jolly, we are also aware that there is often an uptick in injuries during the Christmas season.
Below is a...
Can A Christian Sue?
While our clients come to us with many concerns, a common question is, "Can a Christian sue?" 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 (NIV) deals directly with the possibility of one Christian suing another Christian. The scripture poses the question of pursuing a...