Batesville Legal Blog
Car accident claims based on negligence
Negligence is an important legal theory that serves a significant role in many personal injury claims. For example, when a Mississippi resident is injured in a violent car accident, their personal injury attorney may advise them on how negligence may form the grounds...
Is hands-free technology really safer for drivers?
If driving is your primary transportation mode, the activity can start to feel routine or even effortless after a while. However, it’s vital for motorists not to forget each time they get behind the wheel that driving is a highly complex and fast-paced experience for...
Medical Misdiagnosis Is Common But Very Fixable
We’re all familiar with the game of telephone. Someone with a certain message whispers it to the person next to them, who then whispers to the person next to them. So it goes down the line. By the time the message reaches the end, it is likely to be entirely different...
Are teens more susceptible to causing distracted driving accidents?
Distracted driving is a problem that afflicts drivers of all ages and experience levels. No driver is immune to believing they can effectively multitask while remaining safe on the road. Unfortunately, any type of distraction can pull focus from the operation of a...
It’s not illegal to be a bad driver, is it?
There seems to be no escaping bad drivers. Whether you are on your way to work, running household errands or driving the children to school, it is not uncommon for cautious drivers to be forced to share the road with poor drivers. While some driving habits are clearly...
Damages to protect car accident victims
Car accidents victims can suffer a variety of injuries and damages they did not ask for. Being injured by someone else’s negligence can turn a car accident victim’s world upside down in an instant which is why they should be familiar with legal protections available...
Mississippi posts highest fatal vehicle crash rate
While it can be tough to read and hear about fatal car crashes, to stay educated, we must be aware. The end result of a vehicle crash spans the spectrum. The crash, and yet it may be an accident, could be a minor fender bender resulting in minimal damage to all...
Mississippi ranks as the most dangerous state for motorcycles
The most recent data on motorcycle crashes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) names Mississippi as the most dangerous state in the U.S. for motorcyclists. The accrued data places the Magnolia State...
Prevent trucking accidents by identifying the causes
Accidents between a semi-truck and a smaller motor vehicle can be devastating for the driver of the smaller vehicle. 68% of all deaths from trucking accidents happen to someone in a passenger vehicle. The sheer weight and size of the truck puts anything and anyone...
Pursuing legal action after a boat-related injury
Mississippians enjoy an active outdoor life. With over two dozen beautiful state parks, hundreds of lakes and the very active Mississippi River, much of that outdoor activity happens on a boat. Recreational boats allow Mississippians to enjoy some of the best local...
