Entries by Gardner Law Firm

What Is a Personal Injury Journal?

If you have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you will require strong and substantial evidence to establish your case and the extent of damages suffered by you. You may be legally entitled to economic as well as non-economic damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Proving anything related to a […]

Soft Tissue Injury Claims

Any damage to the ligaments, tendons, and muscles in your body is termed a soft tissue injury. Soft tissue injuries mostly involve damage to the muscle and ligament in the spinal columns of the neck (cervical) region, often characterized as whiplash. Types of Soft Tissue Injuries Many soft tissue injuries are a result of a […]

What to Do When You’re Injured as a Passenger in a Car Crash

Being involved in a car crash as a passenger can be a frightening and disconcerting experience. You may have suffered injuries and damage to your property as well. Once you decide to file a compensation claim for your injuries and other damages, it will likely be against the insurance policy of your vehicle’s driver. However, […]

What to Do if You Can’t Return to Work After an Auto Accident

The physical, mental, and emotional trauma from injuries and other damages in a car accident is something that can cause lasting turmoil in your life. Treatment for your injuries can be very expensive, putting a lot of stress on your finances especially if you are unable to return to work after your accident. If you […]

The Risks of Nerve Injuries After a Car Accident

Motor vehicle accidents can cause grievous injuries and life-altering disabilities, upsetting a victim’s financial, mental, and emotional state in more ways than one. While a car accident may lead to unexpected severe injuries, we will discuss below the risk of nerve injuries and their impact on a car accident victim’s life. Types of Nerves and […]

How Tire Defects Can Contribute to Auto Accidents

Long drives on open roads are liberating, and most people will tell you that they help relax you and clear your mind. And while drivers generally trust their cars to get them safely to their destinations, unsuspected defects in a vehicle’s critical components can sometimes turn into major hazards.  One such important component, the tire, […]

Time Limit for Filing an Injury Claim in Mississippi

Deadlines for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Mississippi All states set limits on the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim after sustaining an injury. The laws mandating these time limits are called “statutes of limitations.” In Mississippi, you have three years from the date the incident causing your injury […]

Who is Responsible for a Bicycle Accident?

Bicycle accidents cause numerous injuries and fatalities each year in the United States. The mistrust between bicyclists and motorists, especially in the bigger cities, is unmistakable, as both have a tendency of being circumspect of one another on the streets and public roadways. Bicyclists and Motorists: Do they have Same Rights? Motorists are mostly annoyed […]

Common Internal Injuries That Occur in Accidents

One of the most serious types of accident injuries is an internal injury. If not treated immediately, internal injuries can lead to serious complications or even death. If you sustained an internal injury from an accident caused by another’s recklessness, you might be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. […]