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 are many reasons a child may need to spend time with a psychologist who is experienced in working with children. Divorce is one common reason. A child psychologist may be called in to evaluate the child’s relationship with his/her parents to help the parents and/or a judge determine the terms of a custody dispute. [...]
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 [...]
Many states have enacted recreational marijuana laws and medical marijuana laws. The federal government passed the Hemp Bill which makes the use of hemp-based CBD products legal at the federal level. Mississippi has not always followed the federal trends, however, so what is legal in one state may not be legal here. Recreational marijuana in [...]
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 [...]
