Gulfport Personal Injury And Family Law Blog
Intersections and motorcycle accidents
Riding a motorcycle is especially dangerous in certain areas and at certain times of the day. However, certain parts of the road pose a higher risk of a crash, such as intersections. We realize that many motorcyclists are involved in accidents that take place at...
Transportation companies’ negligence leads to large jury verdicts
Several truck accident cases across the nation have reached jury verdicts worth more than $100 million in damages. Juries are holding more transportation companies liable for the serious injuries and deaths that those companies’ drivers cause. Generally, an employer...
Determining custody for unmarried parents
When a child is born out of wedlock in Mississippi, the mother automatically has full legal and physical custody rights. The biological father can seek a court order for joint or sole custody if he chooses. If the court establishes paternity, a single father is equal...
What should businesses do to protect you from harm?
When you visit a business to shop in Mississippi, chances are you do not anticipate leaving with an injury. However, companies that do not prioritize the protection of their customers, can put you and others at risk of avoidable accidents. As such, it is their...
What can I do after a hit and run accident?
Unfortunately, hit and run accidents are common in Mississippi. It is hard enough to handle an auto accident when everyone stays, but that can be more difficult when the other driver leaves the scene of the crash. You do have rights if a driver hits you and then...
How do dog bite attacks mentally impact victims?
There are plenty of dog owners in Mississippi. Unfortunately, owners cannot guarantee that their dog will never bite another person. Other people may end up paying if a bite attack does happen. Today, we will take a look at some of the lesser discussed mental impacts...
What should I know before filing a slip-and-fall lawsuit?
Before filing a lawsuit for a slip-and-fall injury in Mississippi, an accident must have occurred while you were on the premises as an invitee. To confirm your status as an invitee, you must show that you visited the location for a mutual benefit such as for a...
How do I help our kids deal with our divorce?
It is a sad reality but thousands of marriages end in divorce in Mississippi and across the United States each and every year. Not only do these divorces heavily affect the adults who are coping with the situation, but also any kids who happen to be caught in the...
Traffic fatalities: the good and the bad
People who live in Mississippi have witnessed vehicle manufacturers promoting the inclusion of many new and advanced safety features in their newer model vehicles. From systems designed to alert drivers to possible hazards to systems that are capable of taking action...
Understanding spinal cord injuries
One of the most devastating injuries you can receive in a Mississippi car crash or another catastrophic accident is a spinal cord injury (SCI). Why? Because your spinal cord, that 17-inch nerve bundle that runs along your back, serves as the information highway...
