Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Mississippi Traffic Fatalities on the Rise
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… Read More »
The Importance of an Expert Witness
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… Read More »
