Learning to drive is an exciting time for young people. Unfortunately, student drivers can’t always control other people’s actions, and they sometimes make mistakes that result in crashes. This is part of the learning process for student drivers, yet many parents worry about these scenarios.
If your child gets...
Was your child injured in a school bus accident in North Mississippi? Are you wondering if you can file a lawsuit? If someone else was to blame for what happened, you have the right to demand they compensate you for what your child has suffered as a result—including their medical expenses, any...
As the air grows crisp and autumn leaves blanket the ground, the allure of Halloween—filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun—captivates us all. However, amid the revelry, it's essential to remember the potential legal implications of this beloved holiday. Premises liability can turn your festive night into a nightmare if an...
Children bump their heads all the time, be it from falling off the bed, rounding a corner too sharply, or being injured while playing a sport. But, while some head injuries are benign and will heal with time and rest, others can be more serious. How do you know whether your child’s...
Your child is the most important thing in your life. When you put them into the care of another person, you trust that they will be properly cared for and no harm will come to them. Unfortunately, injuries can occur to children in even the safest of environments when improper supervision occurs...
All parents want to keep their young children safe when riding in the car. However, many children are at an increased risk of injury without their parents even knowing.
Child restraint systems, which are meant to improve safety, are often used incorrectly. In fact, data from the
Whether as a driver or a passenger, getting around in a motor vehicle is something many of us do every day. It can be easy to forget that being properly secured with a seat belt, child car seat, or booster seat can be the difference between life and death. Having your...
Injuries are the leading cause of unintentional death in children and teenagers. More than 20 million child injuries are estimated to occur in the U.S. each year, resulting in approximately 300,000 emergency room visits and 16,000 child fatalities.
You can never completely “injury-proof” your home. But, the good news is that...
Every parent’s worse fear is something bad happening to their children. The unfortunate reality is that parents can take all the right precautions to keep their children safe, but they can’t always prevent the negligent or dangerous actions of other people.
In Mississippi, when an adult is injured because...
