Slip and Fall Accidents Outside Stores: Mississippi Liability Rules Explained

By attorney | January 17, 2026
Slip and fall accidents don’t just happen inside stores. In Mississippi, many serious injuries occur on store sidewalks, walkways, and entry areas—places shoppers assume are safe. Cracked concrete, uneven pavement, slick surfaces, or poor drainage can quickly turn a routine shopping trip into a painful and expensive ordeal.

Slip and fall accidents don’t just happen inside stores. In Mississippi, many serious injuries occur on store sidewalks, walkways, and entry areas—places shoppers assume are safe. Cracked concrete, uneven pavement, slick surfaces, or poor drainage can quickly turn a routine shopping trip into a painful and expensive ordeal. After an outdoor fall, injured shoppers often…

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Fatal Highway 90 Crash Highlights Compensation Rights for Accident Victims

By attorney | January 15, 2026
On December 12, 2025, a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 90 in Jackson County proved fatal, significantly impacting travelers and the families of those involved. According to authorities, emergency responders and the Mississippi Highway Patrol worked the scene after several cars collided, one of which caught fire, and at least one person died in the crash.

On December 12, 2025, a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 90 in Jackson County proved fatal, significantly impacting travelers and the families of those involved. According to authorities, emergency responders and the Mississippi Highway Patrol worked the scene after several cars collided, one of which caught fire, and at least one person died in the crash.…

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How Madison’s Rapid Growth Is Leading to More Traffic Accidents—Legal Rights for Injured Drivers

By attorney | December 11, 2025
Madison, Mississippi is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with new neighborhoods, expanding commercial areas, and increased traffic flowing in from surrounding counties. While this growth brings opportunity, it has also led to a noticeable rise in traffic congestion — and, unfortunately, an uptick in serious auto accidents.

Madison, Mississippi is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with new neighborhoods, expanding commercial areas, and increased traffic flowing in from surrounding counties. While this growth brings opportunity, it has also led to a noticeable rise in traffic congestion — and, unfortunately, an uptick in serious auto accidents. If you’ve been injured in…

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How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Personal Injury Claims

By attorney | December 6, 2025
When someone is injured in an accident, insurance companies often look for any reason to minimize or deny the claim—especially if the victim has a pre-existing medical condition. But having an old injury, chronic illness, or prior medical history does not disqualify someone from receiving compensation. In fact, Mississippi law protects injured people whose conditions are made worse by someone else’s negligence.

When someone is injured in an accident, insurance companies often look for any reason to minimize or deny the claim—especially if the victim has a pre-existing medical condition. But having an old injury, chronic illness, or prior medical history does not disqualify someone from receiving compensation. In fact, Mississippi law protects injured people whose conditions…

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Pedestrian Struck at Woodrow Wilson & Powers Ave: What Jackson Pedestrians Should Know About Their Rights

By attorney | December 4, 2025
Pedestrian safety has become a growing concern across Jackson, and a recent incident near Woodrow Wilson Avenue and Powers Avenue highlights why. In early November 2025, a pedestrian was struck while crossing the street. While the crash remains under investigation, events like this raise important questions about pedestrian rights — and what injured victims can do to protect themselves after a collision.

Pedestrian safety has become a growing concern across Jackson, and a recent incident near Woodrow Wilson Avenue and Powers Avenue highlights why. In early November 2025, a pedestrian was struck while crossing the street. While the crash remains under investigation, events like this raise important questions about pedestrian rights — and what injured victims can…

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Wrongful Death from Drunk Driving Accidents: Protecting Victims’ Families

By attorney | November 27, 2025
Every year, families in Jackson, Mississippi, are tragically affected by drunk driving accidents. When a loved one dies due to another driver’s intoxication, the emotional and financial toll can be overwhelming. While no legal process can replace a life lost, Mississippi law provides avenues to hold negligent drivers accountable and seek compensation for wrongful death.

Every year, families in Jackson, Mississippi, are tragically affected by drunk driving accidents. When a loved one dies due to another driver’s intoxication, the emotional and financial toll can be overwhelming. While no legal process can replace a life lost, Mississippi law provides avenues to hold negligent drivers accountable and seek compensation for wrongful death.…

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When Tragedy Strikes on I‑55: Steps for Families After a Serious Crash

By attorney | November 13, 2025
Tragedy struck northbound on Interstate 55 near Exit 119 in Madison County when a stolen vehicle fleeing police crashed into a pole, killing two occupants and leaving families with devastating loss and unanswered questions.

Tragedy struck northbound on Interstate 55 near Exit 119 in Madison County when a stolen vehicle fleeing police crashed into a pole, killing two occupants and leaving families with devastating loss and unanswered questions. This crash is a sober reminder that serious auto accidents don’t only happen due to a simple mistake—they often result from…

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What Counts as Negligence in a Personal Injury Case Under Mississippi Law

By attorney | November 8, 2025
When someone’s careless or reckless actions cause injury to another person, it’s more than just an accident — it’s negligence. In Mississippi, most personal injury claims are built on proving that negligence occurred. But what exactly does that mean, and how can victims in Jackson protect their rights when they’ve been hurt because of someone else’s mistakes?

When someone’s careless or reckless actions cause injury to another person, it’s more than just an accident — it’s negligence. In Mississippi, most personal injury claims are built on proving that negligence occurred. But what exactly does that mean, and how can victims in Jackson protect their rights when they’ve been hurt because of someone…

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