Entries by Gardner Law Firm

The Importance of Witness Statements in Auto Accident Claims

When you decide to pursue compensation after a car accident, there are many types of evidence your attorney may use to build a strong case on your behalf. One type of evidence that often comes into play is witness statements. While your version of events provides a foundation for your case, input from third parties […]

Should You Settle or Litigate Your Car Accident Claim?

As you start to think about your next steps after a Biloxi car accident, two main options jump out at you: settle or litigate. While both may lead to either success or failure, the advantages and disadvantages of these options are very different. Before you make any final decisions regarding your car accident claim, it […]

The Importance of Knowing the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim

Suffering a personal injury can be traumatic and life-changing. A serious fall, dog bite, or car accident can throw your life into perspective, force you out of the workplace, and cause financial turmoil. That’s why it’s so important to understand your legal options after an injury. If someone else is liable for your injuries, you […]

The Role of the Police Report in Auto Accident Claims

After a car accident, it’s important to protect yourself and your potential personal injury claim by contacting the police. Both insurance companies will look at the police report and use it in the investigation of the accident. Not only must you file a police report, you must also check it for accuracy and clarity. Police […]

Car Accidents and the Gig Economy: Legal Implications for Delivery Drivers

The gig economy hasn’t just affected those who take side hustles for a little bit of money. It’s completely changed how we live, eat, and get around. Delivery drivers were only solely employed by restaurants. Now, with companies like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, fewer and fewer delivery drivers are employees. They are independent contractors […]

The Impact of Road Rage on Car Accidents

Unexpected obstacles are always a possibility when you hit the road. Most people accept these delays and obstacles with no more than a little annoyance and frustration. Some people, though, are unable to handle unexpected traffic or careless drivers. They fly into a rage, drive aggressively, and make their feelings everyone else’s problem. If you’ve […]

The Connection Between Sleep Deprivation and Car Accident Risks

Most of us are guilty of it at some point in the years we’ve spent driving—we know we slept poorly the night before or perhaps didn’t sleep at all. But still, we choose to get behind the wheel and brave a long drive. Most of the time, drowsy driving doesn’t result in anything too memorable—perhaps […]

How Substance-Impaired Driving Affects Car Accident Cases and Liability

Car accidents claim thousands of lives every year, and a shocking number of those deaths are the result of impaired driving. Drunk driving is entirely preventable, and it is crucial that victims of other drivers’ poor choices be able to hold them accountable. When someone causes a crash while impaired, it can significantly affect the […]

The Importance of Preserving Evidence in Truck Accident Cases

Few collisions cause as much damage as a truck accident. A single tractor-trailer is dozens of times heavier and several times longer than a standard passenger vehicle. No matter how fast or slow it goes, it can cause an enormous amount of damage when it collides with another vehicle or a stationary object. When you’re […]