Batesville Legal Blog
DUI penalties in Mississippi
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can result in a serious accident. For this reason, DUI convictions carry significant penalties in Mississippi, including potential prison time. Before facing a DUI court date, learn more about how the state charges these...
What are common factors in drowsy driving accidents?
When driving on Mississippi roads, most people want to stay safe. A big danger to yourself and other drivers is drowsy driving. In 2017, 795 people died because of drowsy driving. The NHTSA calls drowsy driving entirely preventable. Often, people feel stretched too...
Does car insurance follow the driver?
While you already know that having a certain level of car insurance is mandatory in Mississippi, you may have other questions about this type of coverage. Specifically, many people wonder whether car insurance follows the vehicle itself or the policyholder....
What are signs of driver’s fatigue?
As a driver in Mississippi, it is important for you to stay safe on the roads. While many people think of driving under the influence or distracted driving when they think of dangerous driving behaviors, we at Bailey, Womble & Yelton will discuss another,...
Are fatigued truck drivers a danger to you?
Mississippi residents like you will end up sharing road space with all manners of drivers and all sizes of vehicles throughout your driving career. Unfortunately, the more vehicles you drive alongside, the more likely it is for you to run into issues with truck...
The truth about PMI
Buying a home is an exciting thing. Becoming a home owner is part of the quintessential American dream, so reaching that milestone is amazing. However, if you are buying a home in Mississippi, then you know the process is not that easy. There is a lot involved in...
Signs of a neck injury caused by a car accident
Car accidents in Mississippi, even minor ones, can have long-lasting repercussions on the life of everyone involved. This is particularly true for those who are injured during the accident. While some injuries are obvious at the time of the crash, others can crop up...
What is balance billing, and is it legal?
If you were involved in a car accident in Mississippi, you know just how financially devastating a car accident can be. To recover from the hospital bills, lost wages and other damages, you may file a personal injury claim. Though, if successful, you stand to recover...
How serious are auto crash burns?
Should you become the victim of a fiery car crash in Michigan, you could sustain catastrophic burns. Unfortunately, car crash burns represent some of the most serious burns a person can suffer. The American Burn Association lists the following four types of burns you...
Were you prescribed the wrong medication?
You depend on your Mississippi doctor and pharmacist to help you feel your best. Recently, the medicine you take has made you feel worse rather than better, or maybe you feel the same as you did before you started taking your prescription. Were you prescribed the...
