Pain and suffering is a crucial part of your accident claim, along with your medical bills and your economic losses. Pain and suffering can’t be easily calculated, because there is no set amount for emotional trauma, or chronic pain, or the loss of a limb. That is why it is categorized as a “non-economic” damage. [...]
We’re all aware that wearing a seat belt can help save our lives in the event of a car accident. It can also help ensure you’re fully compensated for your damages if the other party was at fault. However, even if you didn’t have your seat belt on during your accident, you have not necessarily [...]
At the end of 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) into law. The bill ushers in some sweeping changes to existing tax law, but there are a few significant changes that can directly affect divorcing couples. One of these changes has to do with spousal support, or alimony, and it’s [...]
If you’ve ever suffered a blow to the head, or were in a car accident where you experienced whiplash or other trauma, you understand the physical and mental symptoms. In some frustrating situations, you can tell something isn’t right, yet the physician at the emergency room or urgent care said all tests came back normal. [...]
Authorities can file DUI charges against drivers when there’s probable cause and evidence to believe a person was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Obviously, this is true here in Mississippi and across the United States. However, did you know you could get arrested for DUI without ever being behind [...]
Many of us have been nipped or snapped at by a dog at some point in our lives. Even just a small scare like that can be traumatic. But when an animal attack involves a powerful, aggressive dog and the victim is a small child, the effects can be tragic. When children are bitten by [...]
Of course nobody goes into a marriage planning on getting divorced one day. Couples enter into a marriage with only the best of intentions for a long, happy relationship and “til death do us part.” A strong marriage takes work, but if you've done everything you can, it may be time to think about divorce. [...]
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault in the workplace by a coworker, you may be wondering if your company can be held liable. The answer to this question is determined by the extent to which the company created the opportunity or occasion for such abuse to occur. There are three legal [...]
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can be a lot of fun to ride around in, but they pose unique safety concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that in 2016, there were 337 ATV-related deaths in the U.S. – and those were only the ones which were reported to the CPSC. [...]
Divorce can be one of the most challenging emotional experiences a person can go through. Maybe second only to the death of a loved one, divorce is pretty high up there on life's list of stressful events. Like the death of a loved one, if the you did not want the divorce, there is also [...]
Graduation season is here! For teens and young adults alike, this is the first taste of freedom. Many will spend the weekends partying with their friends, trying to adjust to a world where they can finally make their own decisions. For some, however, the decision will be whether to get behind the wheel of a [...]
Parking lots can be difficult to maneuver through on the best of days. Cars going every which way, distracted pedestrians, misplaced shopping carts—a driver has to be on full alert. Yet even the best drivers among us can still end up in an accident. One bright side is that most parking lot accidents tend to [...]
First, let us clear up a common misunderstanding: not all conflict is necessarily bad. All “conflict” means is “disagreement,” and disagreements are not inherently unhealthy. In fact, a couple who never disagrees about anything could be exhibiting more signs of an unhealthy relationship that the couple who has different viewpoints. Conflict is a regular part [...]
There is an aspect of the criminal justice system which, on the face of it, seems to be the opposite of justice, and that is civil asset forfeiture. Civil asset forfeiture occurs when the government seizes property under suspicion of its involvement in illegal activity. The person does not need to be charged with a [...]
When you are traveling north on I-55 in Southaven, heading into Memphis you know that it's not a great idea to be texting while you are driving, but you might go ahead and do it anyway. You might not have a clear idea of how dangerous it is to divide your attention between reading an [...]
Crimes are generally categorized as infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. How a crime is classified affects: The length of the prison sentence Where a convicted person will spend time in jail or prison The amount of the fines, penalties, and fees Which court and which judge hears the case Minor offenses (infractions) such as traffic violations [...]
When you've been injured due to the negligence or carelessness of another, you may want to file a personal injury claim, which means you'll need an attorney. Having the right lawyer can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. When you've been injured, you shouldn't hire just any “all purpose” law firm [...]
There's probably no worse feeling than seeing those blue flashing lights in your mirror as you drive home from a nice night out with friends. You might be wondering why you're being pulled over, and then wonder about the glass of wine you had with dinner. The next few minutes could be life-changing, and not [...]
We depend on construction workers to build our infrastructure, our shopping centers, our office buildings, and our homes. It's not an easy job and, due to the nature of the work, the number of on-the-job accidents is higher than other industries. In fact, 21.4% of all on-the-job fatalities were in construction—that's one in every five [...]
When you are considering your future and planning for marriage, the possibility of a prenuptial agreement is often one of the most important decisions you and your future spouse will make. Prenuptial agreements assist soon-to-be-married couples with the terms they will abide by should they choose to divorce. In Mississippi, you can also create “post-nuptial” [...]
In 1954, the first successful organ transplant took place at Brigham Hospital in Boston. (It was a kidney.) Since then, medical science has allowed for the transplant of almost every human body part: lungs, livers, corneas, hands – even whole faces. An Italian surgeon named Sergio Canavero announced in November that he is ready to [...]
Divorce proceedings are difficult enough when both spouses agree to the dissolution; they can be even more challenging if only one spouse wants the divorce. Under Mississippi law, if you have adequate grounds it is possible to obtain a divorce even if your partner is less-than-willing to cooperate with you in dissolving the marriage on [...]
Mississippi has taken a lot of flak over the last couple of years when it comes to having dangerous roads. Back in 2010, an insurance website labeled our roads as the most dangerous in the country, and the debate has been going ever since. In 2015, USA Today said we were the 3rd most dangerous [...]
Wrongful death cases are challenging for many reasons. Not only are the laws complex, but the feelings of the plaintiffs (the ones filing the lawsuit) run the gamut, because everyone processes death in different ways. As injury attorneys in Mississippi, we work with a lot of clients who feel conflicted about the claim: they need [...]
Car wrecks have the potential to change someone’s life forever and are the last thing anyone wants to go through. Even minor wrecks are a pain and all wrecks are difficult enough to deal with when both parties have insurance. That is, until the driver who hit you is uninsured or underinsured, and then it [...]
