According to the Marshall Project, as of April 22, there were at least 9,437 cases of coronavirus in U.S. jails. Because these figures date back to last month, it is likely that these numbers are much higher and growing. Families of those who are incarcerated, lawyers advocating for the incarcerated, and those seeking prison reform have called for Continue Reading
Divorce During COVID-19: What to Do If You and Your Partner Are Stuck Living Together
COVID-19 has changed life for so many of us. Many have lost jobs and others have had to change plans as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Couples who were planning to get divorced before the COVID-19 pandemic peaked, have had to delay their plans or change their plans. Some couples have expressed concerns about the stress of having to continue Continue Reading
Driving While Sick with COVID-19: Negligence?
According to Psychology Today, COVID-19 can impact much more than just your respiratory system. It can impact your brain. One third of individuals who get COVID-19 go on to develop “neurobehavioral symptoms” which can include: “dizziness, headaches, weakness and fatigue, muscle pain, loss of taste and smell, and impaired thinking.” These symptoms Continue Reading
Chicago highway accident damaged sixty cars and caused dozens of victims to be examined
Winter weather and snow on the roads in Chicago caused a massive accident that made national headlines. Massive pileup happens early in the morning on local highway The incident happened just before 6am on the Kennedy Expressway. In total, the local fire department found about 60 cars that were caught in the pileup after the situation was Continue Reading
Mississippi Nursing Homes Seek Protection from Lawsuits for COVID-19 Deaths
Mississippi’s long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, knew they were facing trouble after learning that the characteristics that put a person at a higher risk for severe illness from the COVID-19 virus were those found in many of the people living in their facilities. And they had every reason to be worried. Shortly after the COVID-19 Continue Reading
Criminal Defense Lawyers Across the Country Say Measures to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus in Jails are Moving too Slowly
Ballard Law, PLLC is a criminal defense lawyer in Jackson, Mississippi that fights to protect the rights of those who have been arrested for DUIs, felonies, drug possession, and drunk driving charges. Our law firm works closely with individuals facing charges to help them defend their innocence or to assist them with finding the best outcome for Continue Reading
