Car accidents can occur for any number of reasons, from mechanical failure to driver error. Sometimes, car accidents occur due to a combination of errors, frequently on the part of more than one party. If you contribute to a car accident, can you still claim compensation? Mississippi Car Accident Laws and Comparative Negligence Mississippi is …
Single Car Accidents Liability
Many people assume the driver in a single-car accident is liable for the crash. However, this is not always the case. It may be possible to build a claim against someone who contributed to or caused the collision and recover compensation. If you believe another party played a significant role in your single-vehicle crash, our …
Who Is Liable for Unsecured Cargo Crashes?
Determining who is liable for unsecured cargo crashes can be challenging. Improperly secured or unsecured cargo in a delivery van, tractor-trailer, or other work truck can shift and cause an accident or spill onto the roadway. Other vehicles may get hit by the truck or run into cargo. If you were hurt in an accident …
Dangers of Potholes in Arkansas: Who Is Liable for Your Damages
Poor road conditions result in about one-third of all traffic accidents and related fatalities in the U.S. each year. Among the leading poor road conditions that might lead to car accidents are potholes, which can cause damage to cars and personal injury-related medical expenses. In addition, big potholes may impair large vehicles and pose a …
What Is the Car Accident Mediation Process in Alabama?
Filing a personal injury claim after a car accident allows you to pursue compensation for the monetary damages you have suffered as a result of the other driver’s negligence. In a perfect world, you would simply submit your claim to the insurance company and receive compensation for the losses, both financial and non-financial, that occurred …
Birmingham Car Accident Laws that You Should Know
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Birmingham, AL, you are likely navigating an unfamiliar path trying to get your life back on track. Unfortunately, rather than focusing on healing from your injuries, you find yourself in the middle of a whirlwind filled with insurance claims, doctor bills, and the legal system. Making …
Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
The damages that surviving family members may be able to recover in a wrongful death case depend on where the accident occurred and the state’s laws. In general, recoverable losses usually include compensatory damages for the family’s economic and non-economic losses. Wrongful death actions are possible when an immediate family member dies due to someone …
Car Accidents Without Insurance in New Orleans
Uber Car Accident Settlements – Examples
Uber and other ridesharing companies provide liability insurance coverage for passengers and others hurt in a collision caused by their drivers, but getting a fair settlement is not always easy. These policies generally only cover victims of accidents that occur when: There is a ride in the rideshare vehicle The driver is matched with a …
Recovering Compensation After an Accident with a Drunk Driver
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about two in three people will be involved in a drunk driving crash during their lifetime, and every day, 29 people die as a result of a drunk driving crash. Even individuals who survive this horrifying accident may walk away with debilitating injuries that can forever …
Jessie Morgan Wins Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship
Messiah University student Jessie Morgan has won the Morris Bart Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship, an award worth $2,500. The scholarship required applicants to create a short PSA about the dangers of distracted driving. Morgan’s entry featured a humorous montage of her performing tasks in her car that are obviously unsuited to vehicles. For example, fed her …
Arkansas Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Arkansas does not have a universal helmet law for motorcyclists. However, the state does require all riders under the age of 21 to wear protective headgear while riding a motorcycle, motor scooter, or another similar vehicle. Those aged 21 and older can ride without a helmet. Arkansas, like most states in the 1970s and 1980s, …
5 Defensive Driving Tips from a Birmingham Injury Lawyer
It is no secret that defensive driving saves lives. Although you can’t control other motorists’ actions, defensive driving can help you circumvent dangerous conditions and diminish your risk of an accident. Additionally, defensive driving is a skill that motorists often develop over time. No matter your experience level, though, there are five easy techniques you …
Car Accidents Involving Leased Cars
If your leased car suffered damage in a collision, you need to take the proper steps to ensure your best interests are protected. Fortunately, for the most part, these cases proceed like other traffic accident claims. There are, however, some crucial differences that you should keep in mind. These include the steps you need to …
Keeping Records After an Injury
After a serious injury, records can prove crucial. In fact, you may feel as though keeping up with the records from your injury is like a full-time second job! However, having those records on hand may prove critical to your ability to file a personal injury claim and successfully receive the compensation you deserve. Why …
Getting Ready for a Court Hearing or Trial
Medical Transportation Liability
Non-emergency medical transportation is a necessity for some people who cannot drive and have no one to take them to a doctor’s appointment, dialysis center, or other necessary care. Many of these passengers are seniors, have mobility concerns, live with other disabilities, or are too sick to drive. However, what happens when there is an …
How to Access Traffic Camera Footage in Mississippi
If you get injured in a car accident in Mississippi and intend to file a claim, nothing can help your case as much as traffic camera footage. Generally, camera footage or a traffic violation or an accident can come from multiple sources, including: Dash cameras installed on police vehicles Actual traffic cameras, including automated speed …
The Largest Class-Action Lawsuits and Settlements
Actions like engaging in less than stellar business practices, defective products, false advertising, environmental accidents can often hurt large groups of American people. Thankfully, the government provides a pathway to consumer protection when businesses negatively impact public safety and consumer rights. Class action lawsuits obtain justice for citizens via government-filed lawsuits or direct personal gain …
What You Should Do If Your Child Has Been Hurt by a Dog
Dog bites can be excruciatingly painful with long-lasting consequences compared to many other injuries. Besides the different effects, the damage itself can be exceptionally unpleasant. With children, the implications are even worse. As such, it helps to seek immediate medical attention and specialized treatment while also looking for legal remedies as you may be having …
Does Mississippi Have a Good Samaritan Law?
What Happens in an Accident When Both Drivers Are Uninsured?
If an accident happens when both drivers are uninsured, there are several possible outcomes. While the driver who did not cause the accident still has the right to hold the other legally responsible for their injuries and damages, in most states, many factors can affect how this process works, what could happen, and how much …
Uninsured Motorist Claim, Will My Insurance Rates Go Up?
Most consumers inquire about uninsured or underinsured motorist claims after hearing from family and friends involved in no-fault crashes and experiencing premium increases upon reporting the collision. In essence, these law-abiding citizens are being penalized monetarily for something over which they had little (or no) influence. When an uninsured motorist causes an accident, insured drivers …
Guide to Truck Accident Laws in Louisiana
Situated on the Gulf Coast between Texas and Mississippi, there are a number of geographical advantages for companies here, and the state’s economy depends on the ability of commercial trucks to transport goods throughout the region, as well as from the ports to other parts of the country. Unfortunately, where there is truck traffic, there …
The Challenges of Slip-and-Fall Cases
Slip-and-fall accidents have been on the rise over the last few years. The NFSI (National Floor Safety Institute) estimates that these accidents account for over a million emergency room treatments. But while these incidents may be far too common, it’s never easy to recover the deserved monetary compensation. Many challenges can limit you from getting justice, …
Is Arkansas a No-Fault State?
After a car accident, the way the state determines fault can have a heavy influence on whether you may have the right to recover compensation for damages sustained in your accident, including damage to your vehicle and any injuries. Arkansas is an at-fault state, or torte state: that is, the driver that caused the accident, …
What Is the Car Accident Mediation Process in Mississippi?
When two parties struggle to agree, it’s helpful to involve a third party with vast experience in resolving such disputes. Mediation is a practical approach to this, helping many accident victims settle their crash compensation disputes with insurance companies. The mediator, a neutral third party, controls the process and works as a diplomat. They’ll go …
When Can Patients Sue a Hospital for Negligence?
Every day, patients and their families place their lives in the hands of doctors, nurses, residents, and other care professionals, trusting that they will care for them and restore them to good health. However, healthcare professionals at times make careless mistakes that may cause injuries, and sometimes death, to patients. If you or anyone close …
How Soon Must I Take Legal Action in Mississippi?
Can You Sue for Emotional Distress in Alabama?
A person who has been hurt due to another’s negligence or wrongful action has a right to “pain and suffering” damages. In Alabama, “pain and suffering” refers to reimbursable damages for physical harm or mental agony caused by a personal injury. Emotional suffering is a form of mental distress. In Alabama, an injured party may …
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