A bruise on a loved one, a sudden change in their mood or a vague answer from nursing home staff can raise a serious concern. In a nursing home setting, small signs often feel heavier because they involve a parent’s safety. If your parent lives in a facility, knowing...
Year: 2026
Can a passenger recover damages after a car accident?
Car accidents happen in an instant, and even if you were only a passenger, you may suddenly find yourself facing unexpected disruption to your daily life. Even though you were not behind the wheel, Mississippi law provides protections that allow passengers to pursue...
3 times drivers are at risk of a DUI charge in Mississippi
A driving under the influence (DUI) arrest can result in several challenging criminal penalties. The courts can imprison a person who is convicted. A DUI charge can also cause financial complications due to fines, court costs and increases in future insurance rates. A...
When a brain injury changes personality: Legal and family impact
A serious brain injury can do more than affect memory or movement. It can change how a person thinks, feels and acts. Families are often shocked when a loved one seems like a different person after an accident. These changes are not a choice. Damage to the brain often...
When can Mississippi parents modify a custody order?
When parents decide to divorce or begin living separately from one another, they generally have to share their responsibilities. A child custody order contains either terms that the parents agreed upon with one another or that a judge decreed were in the best...
What are underride accidents?
One of the most dangerous types of truck accidents is an underride accident. There is a high chance of severe injuries, especially to the head, chest and spinal cord. Many underride accidents result in fatal injuries. An underride accident happens when a small vehicle...
5 immediate steps to take as a truck accident victim
Truck accidents are often far more severe than typical car crashes due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. Victims may face serious injuries, property damage and long recovery periods that affect daily life and financial stability. Knowing what to do...
The consequences of helping or encouraging someone to shoplift
Retail theft has become an increasingly serious and expensive problem for retailers of all kinds throughout the country. That’s why state lawmakers, including those in Mississippi, have added new laws and amended current ones to make the consequences of stealing more...


