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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
