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The dark secret kept hidden at Camp Lejeune for decades
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune first opened in 1942 on the coast of North Carolina. Since then, it has been used to train Marines and house them and their families. Thousands of Marines and civilians from across the country, including here in Mississippi, have lived and worked at Camp Lejeune over the decades. Unfortunately,…
Paraquat exposure potentially linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Agriculture is a big part of Mississippi’s economy. Thousands of workers make a living in the industry, growing the crops we need to help feed people throughout the region. Recently, many of these workers have expressed concern over an herbicide that is outlawed in many countries, but legal here in the United States. Paraquat,…
When a driver hurts you without good insurance coverage
The inherent risk involved in driving or riding a vehicle is the reason insurance exists. All it takes is a momentary lapse in focus for someone to cause a crash that could cost more than they make in five years at their job. It’s also possible for those with no income whatsoever to cause…
How do you value a wrongful death claim in Mississippi?
The sudden loss of a loved one affects your family in a number of ways. You have to worry about the unexpected loss of income, the cost of medical care that your loved one received, funeral expenses and so much more. Thankfully, the surviving dependents of someone who recently died, as well as a…
When is a company, not a driver, liable for a big truck crash?
When someone in a passenger vehicle gets into a crash caused by a large commercial vehicle, it is often the driver of the semitruck who faces any personal injury lawsuit brought by the victims. However, there are circumstances in which the company that hired that driver could also have some financial and legal liability…
When can people bring a wrongful death lawsuit in Mississippi?
Mississippi law permits people to bring a civil action against others, including individuals or even businesses, who cause them verifiable financial losses. Under personal injury law, you can hold someone accountable for medical injuries or property damage that they caused. Typically, such actions can only get brought by the victim. However, wrongful death claims…