Mississippi ranks third in the nation when it comes to having underinsured and uninsured motorists on the road. This means that if you were to get in your vehicle right now and start driving on any road, highway or interstate in Mississippi, every fourth or fifth car that passes you by is being driven by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Social Security Law Mississippi Social Security appeal Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims allow those individuals who have a sickness, or deficit which hinders their employment to receive payments and other help from the Government. The start of this process is filing a claim with the local branch of the Social Security office. In Jackson this office […]
Each year in Mississippi Car Wreck Deaths account for too many deaths in the State and much more than the national per capita average. Mississippi Car Wreck Deaths account for 25.3 deaths out of every 100,000 deaths, with the national average trailing at 11.7 deaths per 100,000 deaths. It is a serious issue that wrecks […]