Because physical assaults in parking garages are alarmingly common, it is not hard to find horror stories in newspapers across Mississippi. For example, according to reporting from the Biloxi Sun Herald, a woman recently suffered injuries after a man who had flirted...
What factors affect truck accident rates?
Truck accidents are almost always severe due to the size of the vehicle. Whenever a truck and a passenger vehicle get into an accident in Mississippi, it is almost always the passenger vehicle who loses out. However, even without suffering the majority of the damage,...
Fatal attacks involve which dog breeds the most?
Dogs are wonderful companions for their families. Unfortunately, that doesn't always mean that they will share that friendliness with other people. A dog could attack a person for numerous reasons, even when it hasn't shown any past aggression. Certain dog breeds are...
What to do if your teen is involved in a car crash
It’s one of the most common nightmare scenarios for parents of teenagers: you get a call, informing you that your teen has just been involved in a car collision. Your first thoughts will be for your child’s well-being. Soon thereafter, you may start to...
Does fault matter in an auto accident?
If you are in an automobile or truck accident in Mississippi, does it matter who was at fault?Yes, it does. States usually require "fault" or "no fault" insurance. Mississippi is a "fault" state. What this means to youIn "no fault" states, each person pays for the...
How to help young children cope with divorce
Divorce may come easily to you; maybe it's what you've wanted for years. Or, maybe it's tough, the end of a marriage you never honestly thought would end until it did. You have a lot of things you need to work through as you move forward with your life.Either way, as...
Credit card debt and divorce: Some do’s and dont’s
When you decide to divorce, it's natural to think long and hard about the property division process. This may lead you to create a property division checklist, make note of what's separate and what's marital property and keep an eye out for hidden assets.As you do all...
How to teach your children to avoid dog attack incidents
Imagine your child walks a short distance to school every morning, but there are several dogs that run around untethered in your neighborhood. Although you call animal control every time you see one of these animals, it seems that there's always the chance a new dog...
Viewing child custody proceedings as a battle is bad for kids
Getting divorced is it an emotionally complex process. People often experience the different stages of grief as they head toward the end of their marriage. They may also experience extreme frustration at how long it takes to go from filing divorce to finalizing...
Can I modify my child custody orders?
Your life -- and the lives of your ex-spouse and children -- are bound to experience numerous changes in the years that follow your child custody agreement and/or child custody orders. Fortunately, however, you may be able to change your child custody agreement and/or...
