We all hope to live long, full lives and pass away at an old age. However, not everyone is so fortunate. Some people pass away far too early in various types of fatal accidents. While any time families lose a loved one, when the loved one dies suddenly in a fatal car...
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Fourth of July can be a dangerous time for travel
Many residents of Northern Mississippi use the summer holidays, including Independence Day, to celebrate with family and friends. Of course, there is nothing illegal about most adults having a few drinks at these celebrations. Sadly though, it seems that too many...
How might my uninsured motorist coverage help me recover?
People in Northern Mississippi might not think when they are buying their automobile insurance. In fact, they may actually be buying several different types of coverage from their insurance company. To legally be able to drive on Mississippi’s roads, a motorist has to...
Proving negligence after a Mississippi car accident
In at-fault states like Mississippi, drivers who cause car accidents will be liable for injuries and damages caused by their negligent actions. If you have been injured in an accident, you can file a negligence claim against any party whose actions played a role in...
Challenging a breathalyzer test
Drunk driving charges can set off a chain of events that can dramatically impact the accused driver’s personal and professional lives. It can be difficult to defend against these charges, but it can be done. Defense strategy One defense strategy that is often...
A domestic violence conviction can hurt one’s job, family
Any resident of Mississippi could wind up being arrested for and charged with domestic violence. Under Mississippi law, a person need not actually touch their spouse or significant other in order to face a charge. For example, even attempting to strike a spouse or...
What types of damages can I seek following a car crash?
Getting in a car accident can change the trajectory of your life for many months if not years. Injuries may prevent you from being able to work and if the crash was bad enough it is likely your vehicle was totaled. It may be tempting to try to settle with the...
Attempt to evade police leads to evidence of other crimes
Introduction Attempting to evade police who are making a lawful arrest or traffic stop is never a good idea, but as a recent incident in Memphis demonstrates, the momentary impulse to run away from the police may lead to other crimes or the discovery of evidence of...
What are the potential penalties for selling marijuana?
Public perception about the use of marijuana is changing rapidly. In recent years, several states have legalized recreational use of cannabis products. Mississippi is not one of them. Although Mississippi does have a legal system for certain medicinal uses of cannabis...
When is it worth fighting a traffic ticket in Mississippi?
We’ve all been there: Driving down the freeway and the dreaded patrol lights turn on in your rearview mirror. This is when a driver glances down to see how fast he has been driving and how much trouble he may be in. Many drivers have received a traffic ticket in...