Cerebral palsy is a condition that is caused by abnormal development of the brain or damage to the developing brain. It affects a child's ability to control their muscles, and it can vary widely in severity. If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly...
Patients not only place trust in their physicians to perform and interpret medical tests; they also expect a presentation of accurate results and an understanding of their condition. Doctors may, however, overlook items in the results of about 62% of their patients'...
As a fault-state, Mississippi requires drivers to carry liability insurance of at least 25/50/25. What this means is that if you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you must have enough bodily injury insurance to cover at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per...
Mississippi is a pure comparative negligence state. In short, this means that you may remain eligible for compensation after an injury even if you were partially at fault. In some states, you may not receive compensation for an injury if you contributed at all to the...
The amount of damage and injury caused by a semi truck can be particularly devastating. Since companies ship so many products across state lines on big trucks, it is nearly impossible to avoid encountering a big truck on the road. Figuring out how deadly truck crashes...
While it is a difficult decision, nursing home care is best for older adults with advanced health problems or cognitive issues. A good nursing home ensures your loved one is safe and secure, while also removing the burden from family. Choosing the right facility is...
While vehicle manufacturers aspire to develop truly self-driving cars and trucks, there are numerous additional advancements that must be made. For now, drivers can use semi-autonomous vehicles with an increasing number of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)....
Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles routinely make their way along the roads, highways and freeways of Mississippi. The extreme size and weight of these vehicles may present significant risks to others if and when an accident occurs with one of these big...
Road rage affects many drivers in Mississippi. If you get uncontrollable bouts of anger when somebody cuts you off or drives too slow in the left lane, you may be one of them. Road rage is a major safety issue, especially if you are driving with young children in the...
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...
