Drug companies produce and market new prescription medications each year. Each of the products has to be tested and should be tested enough to ensure that these drugs do not injure the consumer and that each drug bears proper warning. Even with these safeguards by the Food and Drug Administration over 200,000 people die each years while using […]
Dog Bites Being attacked by an animal effects the victim at a deep level and often leads to injury, scarring, and a lifelong aversion to animals. There are many instances of severe injuries to children perpetrated by a dog bite that was known to be dangerous. In Mississippi the owner of the animal must have […]
Often in our world there are situations where products and medications reach the market without an appropriate amount of testing. When these products injure those who use them or take the medication there may be a claim against the manufacturer, source or retailer of a product for any damages caused by the defective product. These […]
What are my damages? How are they calculated? In case worth where individuals have been injured, many factors determine the damages which will be awarded to an injured person by the jury and paid by the insurance company. These ways of determining how much a case is worth are not one size fits all. For injuries […]
Comparative Negligence or Comparative Fault Comparative negligence or comparative fault are defenses provided to defendants to lessen what a particular defendant will be required to pay in a claim. Each defense has to do with some amount of blame being assigned to the plaintiff or some other party. In Mississippi relies on the Jury assigning a percentage […]
Stroke What is a stroke? A stroke can occur when any area of the brain is deprived of oxygen. What physically occurs during a stroke? A bleed or blockage in the blood vessels leading to the brain can cause this lack of oxygen. Strokes can also be caused by hemorrhages in the brain. What are […]
The average American works 40 hours per week. This amounts to around 25% of the week that will be spent outside of the home. The law provides certain protections for individuals who are injured on the job. These protections are generally broken into two categories in Mississippi. One set of protections involves Mississippi workers compensation […]
Distracted Driving Background In 2009 a teen was killed by a distracted driver while lawfully crossing the street in a designated crosswalk. Following the incident family and friends created “EndDD.org” a resource to spread awareness of how widespread the issue of driving while distracted really is.distracted driving. The causes of distracted driving and those that […]
Over the years our firm has represented numerous individuals who have experienced some sort of brain injury. Our research and experience as brain injury attorneys in these cases when compiled may be of use to the public in a more general manner. Knowing the signs and symptoms of strokes, concussions, brain bleeds and other brain […]
Stair Accident Lawyer Jackson, MS: Injuries are sometimes caused by conditions in public places, or owned by private companies. While traveling recently I came upon a dangerous staircase at a hotel. The concrete of the top stair of this staircase was deteriorated and I tripped as I left the building,dangerous staircase at hotel. Sometimes in situations […]