If you learn that a loved one has been in a motor vehicle collision, one of the first questions you will probably ask is where responders took him or her for treatment. It is not surprising when hospitals admit car accident victims because there are so many ways to sustain severe injuries in a crash. Continue Reading
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Collision on Highway 18 Injures One
According to MS News Now, a two-vehicle collision that occurred on a Friday evening earlier this month sent one person to the hospital. A witness at the scene said a Dodge Dakota was heading south on Wells Road when it allegedly ran the stop sign at the intersection of Wells and Highway 18, striking a Ford Explorer. Continue Reading
Will My Settlement Be Taxable?
If you spend months or even years pursuing a personal injury settlement, you do not want to lose a significant portion of it to Uncle Sam once you actually secure the compensation you deserve. After all, you need those funds to cover the costs associated with treating and managing the injuries you sustained. Continue Reading
Mississippi Woman Sentenced for Fatal DUI Collision
According to MS News Now, a 21-year-old woman who caused a fatal drunk driving collision back in 2014 just received a 25-year prison sentence for felony DUI. According to police, the woman was driving with one passenger, a 21-year-old man, at the time of the accident. Continue Reading
What Are the 3 Categories of Driving Distractions?
Distracted driving is far more common than most people realize, and its consequences can be devastating. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, people who text while driving are 23 times more likely to get into a collision than those who do not. Continue Reading
Do I Have Grounds for a Premises Liability Claim?
Whether you are dining at your favorite restaurant or visiting a friend at his apartment complex, you have the right to walk around premises that are reasonably free of hazards. Likewise, landlords have an obligation to maintain their properties and to address any potentially dangerous issues that arise in a timely fashion. Continue Reading
