There is no guaranteed way to avoid being involved in a car accident. Being a safe driver and following all traffic rules can certainly help, but you could still get in a crash that another driver causes. One of your best defenses against this possibility is to become...
After getting into an accident in Mississippi, you may receive a phone call from an insurance adjuster asking for a recorded statement. While this request seems routine, the information you share could shape the outcome of your claim. Recognizing how these interviews...
People don't often think of slip-and-falls as particularly serious. After all, a person only falls a few feet from their standing height to the ground. That is vastly different than falling from the roof of a building or off scaffolding. However, serious injuries do...
Many people accused of a crime insist they are innocent. However, a review of nationwide criminal proceedings indicates that a significant majority of defendants plead guilty. Specifically, they negotiate plea deals -- also known as plea bargains -- with the...
Divorce requires that people who previously shared their lives separate everything. One spouse may move out of the marital home. The spouses have to split up their property. They also have to work out a custody arrangement if they share minor children. For parents,...
Collisions involving large commercial trucks, such as 18-wheelers, can cause devastating, catastrophic injuries. The resulting medical bills and losses far exceed those from a typical car accident. Due to federal regulation, commercial trucks carrying general...
Someone runs a stop sign when you are on the way to work. They hit your car, and you suffer a head injury. Perhaps it is a traumatic brain injury. Emergency crews respond to the scene, rush you to the hospital, and you receive treatment. As you recover, you start...
As people age, they may struggle with cognitive decline. In some cases, they may make choices that are not in their own best interests. For example, an older adult who does not remember why they are in a nursing home or who believes that they should not be there might...
After a serious car crash, you are left worrying about a multitude of things, such as how you are going to pay your medical bills and the cost of replacing your vehicle. Most people assume that the other party’s insurance company will provide fair compensation (if...
Many people accused of criminal acts want to exonerate themselves. They may choose to take the case to trial to prove that they did not break the law. Those intending to fight pending criminal charges instead of pleading guilty must prepare a strategy before the...
