FAQs: Personal Injury

Personal injury lawsuits in Mississippi are like they are in any other state. They are designed to compensate an innocent victim of an injury for the harm that the injury has caused. Occasionally, the victim may have suffered from wrongdoing that was particularly deliberate and intentional. If this can be proven, then the plaintiff may ...

Divorce or separation can be complicated enough without the added dimension of working out who is entitled to what after a personal injury compensation settlement has been made. Mississippi is what is termed an “equitable distribution” state. Basically, this means that all jointly owned assets are divided equally by a court on divorce or separation ...

Jackson has an active nightclub scene and usually most people have a good time unwinding after work at these venues and go home having enjoyed themselves. Occasionally, there are problems. Nightclub attendees are sometimes involved in altercations either inside the nightclub or in the immediate vicinity or even have an accident while leaving, perhaps in ...

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may wonder if you need a lawyer to handle your claim. Most situations benefit from the guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney. Here’s how to determine if you need legal help and what an attorney can do for you. Want a Deeper Dive? Check Out the Podcast! Key Takeaways: –  Legal representation can ...

Did you know that drowning is the number one cause for deaths in children between the ages of 1-4? The CDC reports that an estimated 4,000 fatal drownings and 8,000 non-fatal drownings occur every year in the United States. Non-fatal drowning, or when a person survives a drowning incident, can result in long-term health problems ...

Homeowners insurance is a safety net for if something happens. Your policy is supposed to protect your assets by covering not only your property, but also your legal liability for injuries to others while on your property. But what happens when your insurance company denies your legitimate claim? In insurance terms, bad faith is when ...

When you’ve been injured, one of the most important steps you can take is documenting your injury. Proper documentation establishes proof of your injury, demonstrates the severity of your injury, strengthens your case, and preserves details over time.

A premises liability fall in Jackson happens when an individual is injured due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. This could involve slippery floors, broken handrails, uneven sidewalks, or other dangerous conditions that the property owner failed to fix. Jackson property owners, including those who manage public spaces, are legally obligated to maintain safe ...

Trampoline parks have gone through an explosion in popularity over the last decade in Mississippi and elsewhere in the U.S. Trampoline entertainment might seem an innocuous and inherently safe way to amuse your kids, but it seems that they can also be the cause of serious life-threatening injuries and the occasional fatality. It’s hard to ...