Recent Blog Posts
Should I seek Medical Attention after a Rear-End Collision?
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… Read More »
How Long Does it take to get a Workers’ Compensation Hearing?
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… Read More »
Time Limit for Filing an Injury Claim in Mississippi: Statute of Limitations
When someone is injured due to the negligence or reckless actions of another party, they are entitled to compensation. In a personal injury claim, this is known as “damages”. Compensatory damages can be divided into two general categories; economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are losses that you can assign a dollar figure… Read More »
How are Damages Calculated in Mississippi Accident Cases?
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… Read More »
5 Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
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… Read More »
Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents
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… Read More »
5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Claims are Denied
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… Read More »
Who Can be Held Liable for a Trucking Accident?
Truck accidents are some of the deadliest that occur on the roadways, often resulting in serious and catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Each year, thousands are killed and tens of thousands are injured in accidents involving 18-wheelers and other large trucks. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the vast majority of vehicle… Read More »
Popular Herbicide Roundup Linked to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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… Read More »
Top 5 Reasons why Auto Accidents Occur
Car accidents in Mississippi happen for a variety of reasons, and it would be impossible to pin liability for all wrecks on one underlying factor. To be sure, each car crash is different, and, as such, so too are the causes. That being said, there are certain driving behaviors or actions that can be extremely… Read More »
