Pain affects your body after an injury. Then comes the shock, striking your emotions. If you are a Christian, you might also carry a deep spiritual burden, wondering, “Can I forgive and still file a claim? Does suing someone show a lack of faith?”
Those questions are valid. They...
At Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC, a firm in North Mississippi, our Christian values are more than a personal conviction—they are the foundation of our professional ethics. We believe that serving others through law is a calling, and that every case deserves the same honesty, compassion, and integrity that Scripture calls us...
You should be looking for several things when considering who should represent you. Experience, education, and communication style are primary factors a client needs to evaluate when choosing an attorney to represent them. One often overlooked factor that clients should also remember when searching for the right attorney is that they share...
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...
One of the riskiest activities that Americans do on a day-to-day basis is getting behind the wheel of an automobile. Car accidents can happen without warning, caused by someone texting on their phone, driving drunk or simply not paying attention to what they are doing. Many car accidents are so severe that they...
Caring for older relatives can be challenging, particularly when they require significant medical intervention on a regular basis or help with daily activities. At times, the best option is to entrust their care to others in nursing homes, to ensure they receive help whenever it is needed. For most people, this...
A collision with another vehicle, a slip on a spill in a grocery store or a violent attack from a dog can happen in an instant, leaving you confused, disoriented and unsure of what you need to do to secure fair compensation quickly. At Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman, we know the right steps...
The constitutionality of Mississippi's controversial cap on noneconomic damages remains unresolved after the parties in a wrongful death lawsuit reached a settlement. Because of the settlement, the Mississippi Supreme Court will no longer hear the case...
Mississippi has been given a five-star rating by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for implementing certain safety laws and guidelines to protect drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and others on the road from drunk drivers. Most recently, state lawmakers passed legislation requiring all convicted DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicles...
One of the most frustrating aspects of suffering a serious injury is dealing with an insurance company that is giving you the runaround. Insurance companies are notorious for denying coverage, undervaluing your claim, or asking people to sign away their right to legal action. Do not be one of the millions of people...
