You likely have heard the expression “speed kills,” and ample research supports that conclusion. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over 330,000 people nationwide suffered injuries in speeding accidents during one recent year. That same year, close to 12,000 people died in speeding-related collisions. Speeding semis on interstates...
Tractors, balers, plows, and other agricultural vehicles may not have the speed of typical cars, but they’re still dangerous due to their size, weight, and extra parts that can snag people’s clothing, hair, or bodies. Unfortunately, many North Mississippi residents underestimate the dangers of accidents with agricultural vehicles. These collisions can have...
A loss of consortium claim is a claim for money for loss of companionship or marital intimacy in a personal injury case. For example, if your husband can no longer be sexually intimate with you after a car accident, then you can claim damages for loss of consortium.
After a car accident, things can feel overwhelming. You might be juggling doctor visits, repair shops, and calls with your insurance company. In the middle of all that, it’s easy to forget how important witness statements are. But those statements can help explain what really happened and who was at fault. They...
Have you been hurt in an accident in Mississippi? If so, you’re probably interested in getting compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Here are seven critical ways that an experienced Mississippi personal injury attorney can help you maximize the value of your insurance settlement.
It may be the most commonly uttered phrase following a traumatic pedestrian accident: “I didn’t see them!” There are defense strategies that can be built around the inability to see a pedestrian following a motor vehicle accident.
Understanding some defense strategies involving pedestrian visibility, driver duty, and environmental conditions...
When you're injured in an accident or involved in a legal dispute, one of the most important decisions you'll face is whether to accept a settlement offer or take your case to trial. This choice can affect the potential payout amount, how long your case lasts, and how stressful the process becomes....
When a serious accident leads to injury, proving what happened is a critical part of your personal injury case. Insurance companies, defense attorneys, and even juries may question your version of events. This is where accident reconstruction experts can offer critical insight that supports your claim and strengthens your case in settlement...
Being hit by a car can change your life forever. When the driver is drunk or high, the way you feel about the injuries you suffered in the crash can be even worse. Pedestrians have no protection against a speeding vehicle, so injuries are often severe. Some people never fully recover. Some...
No parent ever wants to imagine their child being hit by a car. The truth is that child pedestrian accidents happen more often than many people think, especially in busy neighborhoods and school zones. When a child is hurt this way, families are left dealing with medical bills, pain, and fear about...
