Seatbelts help save lives and reduce the risk of serious injury. While they may seem like an inconvenience, when accidents happen, seatbelts help prevent the occupants of the car from flying into other parts of the car such as the windshield. Seatbelts help keep passengers in the car instead of being ejected onto the hard [...]
There is nothing worse than the death of a beloved parent, spouse, or child; but it is even more tragic when the cause of their death could have been easily avoidable. While no amount of money can ever replace the loss of a loved one; according to Mississippi law, anyone responsible for your loved one’s [...]
A recent CBS segment reported that a Mississippi man spent nearly half his life in jail for the murder of four people. Thanks to work from an investigative podcast and investigative reporters, the man was permanently released. He can breathe easy knowing that his convictions have been overturned and that he doesn’t have to live [...]
If you’ve spent a good part of your adult life developing a business, you want to be able to keep the business after a divorce. Whether it’s a professional business, a commercial business, or a nonprofit; a business is more than just a valuable asset. A restaurant, retail business, accounting firm, or other business provides [...]
Any car crash in the state of Mississippi that results in a personal injury, death, or property damage in excess of $500 must be reported to the local police department. The time limit for filing a lawsuit for a Mississippi vehicle accident is called the statute of limitations. According to Mississippi Code Section 15-1-49, an [...]
DUI charges are not always standalone, singular charges. A DUI charge can coincide with other serious charges related to the circumstances of the event in question. A DUI charge in Mississippi may be defined as an aggravated DUI offense based on the egregious nature of the act and whether harm was caused due to the [...]
Yes, you can. People suffer various types of injuries while on the property of someone else or the property of a business all the time. Any person who enters a property owned by someone else should have a reasonable expectation of safety while on the premises. However, negligence on the part of a property owner [...]
Child custody determinations stemming from divorce cases in Mississippi are ultimately decided by the presiding judge in the case. The judge will seek to protect the best interests of the child. Under Mississippi law, the best interests of the child are presumed to include having the child maintain sufficient contact with each parent that facilitates [...]
Anyone who watches television has seen news clips of companies that issued recalls on products. It could have been for bacteria- tainted lettuce, or maybe a defective medication that increased health risks. When a product is recalled, it is typically because someone has already become injured and has notified the company. Once a company is [...]
When a crime has been committed and your name has come up either as a witness or as a suspect, there are different varieties of questioning by law enforcement that may occur based on the circumstances. You have constitutional rights under either scenario, regardless of what you are led to believe. You also have options [...]
