Commercial truck accidents are some of the deadliest that occur on the nation’s roadways. When a large tractor-trailer that is often carrying over 80,000 pounds (when it is fully loaded) collides with another vehicle, object, or pedestrian, it is likely to do some serious damage. There are nearly half a million large trucking accidents each […]
Rear-end accidents are among the most common vehicle accidents that occur on the roadways. In fact, rear-end collisions make up approximately one-third of all motor vehicle accidents. These types of collisions typically happen at lower speeds (although that is not always the case), and many people view them as minor “fender benders”. While it may […]
In Mississippi, most employees who are injured on the job are covered by the workers’ compensation system. Private employers with five or more employees are required to carry workers’ comp insurance, and this is a no-fault system that provides benefits for injured workers regardless of who was responsible for the underlying incident that resulted in […]
When someone is seriously injured in an accident, it can put a major physical, emotional, and financial strain on victims and their families. The injured party may have to spend some time in the hospital, and once they are released, there are often additional treatments and procedures required. During this time, medical bills start piling […]
Each year, tens of thousands of individuals across the U.S. are seriously injured or killed due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Centers for Disease Control reports that TBI contributes to the deaths of over 50,000 individuals each year. This equates to more than 150 TBI-related deaths each and every day. Another 80,000 to 90,000 […]
Over-the-road truckers have a stressful job. They are typically away from their home and family for days at a time, and they have to drive long hours. Much of the time they spend on the road is during the evening and overnight hours, when it is very easy to get tired and even drift off […]
Workers’ Compensation is a system that is supposed to be beneficial for both employees and employers. Employees receive “no-fault” coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses, meaning they should receive compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, time missed from work, and related expenses regardless of who is at fault. In exchange, employees are generally barred from […]
Roundup is the most popular herbicide in the world and it is widely used by farmers, landscapers, groundskeepers, commercial gardeners, and even home gardeners. Roundup was first introduced commercially by Monsanto Company (recently acquired by Bayer Corporation) in 1974. Today, it has been used in over 160 countries around the world to kill various types […]
For a few decades, Mississippi residents were able to feel safer, albeit slightly, as they traveled down state roads and highways. Indeed, data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed a steady decline in traffic fatalities across the state, with 949 in 2000, down to 582 just 12 years later. This decrease was the result […]
As the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit, it’s up to you to prove the liability of the other party. This can be the most challenging aspect of your entire case. At Gardner Law Firm in Biloxi, Hattiesburg, and Pascagoula, Mississippi, we utilize expert witnesses to prove to the judge and jury that events happened […]