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 […]
When an accident occurs that leaves you seriously injured, seeking medical care is not an option; it’s absolutely necessary. But depending on your financial situation and your health insurance policy, seeking medical care can mean high medical bills. In addition to a deductible (which in itself can be thousands of dollars), your health insurance, assuming […]
Workers’ compensation benefits are critical for those who are injured on the job; without these benefits, an injured worker may be unable to pay for medical expenses associated with his or her injury and may also be unable to receive compensation for any lost wages or disability suffered. However, despite the importance of workers’ compensation […]
Premises liability is a common lawsuit in the country. That’s because when you go onto someone else’s property, you should expect that you won’t be seriously harmed. If you are injured due to the property owner’s careless behavior or negligence, you may be able to sue that person or company under Mississippi’s premises liability law. […]
Did you know that Mississippi is home to one of the world’s largest collections of casinos? A few notable examples are the Treasure Bay Casino, Harrah’s Gulf Coast, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and the Palace Casino Resort. If you’re enjoying your time gambling, dining, or catching a show in one of the Gulf […]