Stores and other businesses are responsible for keeping their customers safe. Slip-and-fall accidents are common and can result in serious bodily harm, including head injuries and fractures. When a business owner does not take reasonable steps to prevent such an...
What do I do after a stray dog attacks my child?
A parent's worst experience is to see their child suffer. You want to take their pain away and make sure they don't get hurt again. Some accidents are unavoidable, and if a dog with no leash, collar or tag bites your child there may not be many legal options for you....
What you should know about whiplash
When you think of car accidents, you might imagine broken bones, cuts, bruises or some other visible injury. However, these are not the only effects that a car crash can have on your body. In fact, one of the most common types of car accident injuries is often...
Report shows the costs and recovery of a serious dog attack
Dog bites may range from close calls to catastrophic injuries or even death. Each of them merits closer investigation to rule out certain factors like total harm, infection or rabies. While one dog bite may result in injury and trauma, a pack of dogs worsens the...
Types and symptoms of skull fractures
Falls are a common cause of skull fractures. Not all skull fractures are serious or require medical intervention. However, because some skull fractures have the potential to affect the brain, they require emergency evaluation to determine their seriousness. There are...
Is a property owner responsible for crimes on the property?
You probably never expected to be the victim of a robbery or assault while at a bank or near your apartment or a hotel where you were staying. Even if the police arrest and charge the person who committed the crime against you, you might wonder if the owner of the...
Be aware of these common truck company defenses
Coping in the aftermath of a serious truck accident can be completely overwhelming. After all, the injuries suffered in these wrecks are oftentimes severe, sometimes even catastrophic, thereby leaving the victim with an extensive amount of physical and emotional pain...
What are the different places slip and fall accidents occur?
Victims of slip and fall accidents can suffer a variety of different types of debilitating injuries. Legal protections can help victims with the recovery of their physical, financial and emotional damages which is why victims should be familiar with the legal remedies...
How does negligence factor into a premises liability claim?
Premises liability is a legal concept that falls under personal injury law. When a Mississippi resident is hurt in an incident on another person’s property, the victim may have a claim for their losses under premises liability theories of fault. Negligence plays an...
Three things to know about dog bite claims in Mississippi
Dogs are great companions and serve as honorary family members in some Mississippi homes. However, not all dogs are properly cared for and trained to be responsible when around strangers or in unfamiliar situations. A dog can quickly cause a victim serious personal...
