What is negligence, and how does the law see it? Most personal injury lawsuits are based on negligence, so it is critical in understanding your claim or incident. Negligence is essentially not acting, in the eyes of the law, to the standards that are expected of every individual. If you are proven negligent, you will be […]
From the MPB Radio Series – In Legal Terms, we’re continuing our series highlighting Jones’ Q&A from the legal world and how Jones Law Firm can help those who have been injured in Mississippi. At some point during any claim, the insurance company is going to call you for details about what happened. How much do you share? What if you […]
Taking a walk during your lunch break on a sunny afternoon is not only an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors, but it is also a great way to burn a few calories. But, then what happens when that nice afternoon stroll becomes an unfortunate accident? If you have been hit by a vehicle while […]
A car accident brings a lot of questions on the table. Who is the culprit? Who will pay the medical bills? Who will pay for your car damage? What is the approximate claim you are eligible for? These questions require immediate answers because you shouldn’t wait for months to file the case against the offender. […]


Uber has become a ubiquitous cab service throughout the country. It is difficult to travel to any major city without seeing a vehicle with the Uber U in the corner of the front windshield at the airport. With the rise in the use of Uber more individuals have been injured while using uber’s services. Individuals […]
What to do When Injured at Work. Injuries that happen at work are a separate category of injury claims. Worker’s compensation law protects workers who have been injured at work. These injuries or illnesses can include, cuts, broken bones, illnesses or other health issues. If you are on the job at the time of […]
When someone is given a wrong prescription medication serious injury or death can occur. Substances controlled by prescription are controlled for a reason, receiving the wrong dosage or wrong medication can have terrible consequences. For example, doubling a dosage of an anti-seizure medication or medications for bi-polar disorder can cause neurological distress, and other very […]
By the time a person has fully developed their brain consists of 99,000,000 nerve cells working together to allow their body to act, think, feel and even conduct involuntary action. For such a vitally important part of the body it may seem surprising that the brain is soft and fairly easy to brain injury with […]
Failure to Diagnose Cancer Can Result in Dire Consequences Cancer is a frightening word to hear when it refers to you or a loved one and so it is imperative that individuals get the diagnoses they need as soon as possible for treatment to begin. Many types of cancer can be treated if caught early […]
False Imprisonment Early in the history of the United States jurisprudence several cases (False Imprisonment) clarified what has become well established in our country. Ensuring that individuals were not imprisoned without a hearing and ensuring that officials could produce a prisoner in response to Court order (Writ of habeous corpus). If a company or individual […]