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 settlement means the constitutionality of the Noneconomic cap is still an unresolved issue

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...

Mississippi law currently caps non-economic damages - compensation for intangible harms such as severe pain and suffering or emotional distress - at $1 million. Mississippi's cap on non-economic damages has come under fire by those who have been subjected to it. Some believe it is unconstitutional. One woman, Lisa Learmouth, is taking...

There is no question that young drivers are at a greater risk of car accidents because of their lack of experience. Throw in a cellphone while behind the wheel and the risk of accident, injury or death is magnified. Despite understanding the danger of distracted driving, though, a significant number of teenage...

Over the past few decades, researchers have noticed an alarming trend - the number of women facing drunk driving charges has increased significantly. While men continue to account for the majority of drunk drivers in the United States, the number of women participating in this hazardous behavior has risen steadily.

As parents, we try to model positive behaviors for our children in many areas - the way we treat other people, the foods we eat, our work ethic, and so forth. Unfortunately, many parents forget that children will also notice bad habits such as the bad habit of using cellphones when behind...