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...
In Mississippi, assets are divided by an equitable distribution system. This means assets are divided by what is fair and not necessarily equal. There are several factors that can affect how the marital estate is divided, such as the length of a marriage, the age of...
Rear-end crashes can occur after only a few seconds of distraction. Frequently, people operate under the assumption that the rear driver is always to blame for a rear-end collision. After all, state traffic statutes require that drivers maintain an appropriate...
When most people hear the term “black box,” they think of airplanes. What many do not realize is that large trucks are also equipped with similar devices. These recorders, often called Event Data Recorders (EDRs) or Electronic Control Modules (ECMs), can play a...
The term “bad faith insurance practices” is one that isn’t discussed very often by the media or by the public generally. This is unfortunate, as understanding what this term means can genuinely empower individuals who have suffered harm and are getting the run-around...
