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...
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Vitamin E acetate and other contents linked to e-cigarette injuries
Vaping can be dangerous, though it was supposed to be safer than smoking cigarettes. Unfortunately, some people have been badly hurt as a result of vaping and using vaping devices. Take for example this case in which a woman passed away from a vaping-associated lung...
Large truck drivers should be held accountable for collisions
You love driving, but something you can never seem to get away from is the seemingly endless parade of large trucks. You live near a highway, so it makes sense that the drivers come through the area, but it’s hard to guarantee that you won’t be hit. You’ve had several...
Just how fair is a Breathalyzer test?
When you were stopped by a police officer, you assumed it was for speeding. Moments later, though, he asked if you’d been drinking. You said you hadn’t, but the officer asked for a breath sample anyway. When the test came back with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
Will a crime get you expelled from college?
You spent all of high school working hard to get into your dream college. You studied. You kept your grades up. You aced your tests. And, in the end, you got a spot. You were thrilled and you knew it would change your future forever. Then you made one mistake during...
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...
Is your college kid at risk of drowsy driving?
Every Mississippi parent dreads the thought of their beloved children being involved in a car wreck. After your kid drives off to college, they’re responsible for making many choices on their own without you around to give them help, advice and caution. For many...
Expect your insurance company to give you the runaround
The last thing you need after a motor vehicle accident is an insurance company that doesn’t want to play fair. Unfortunately, this is likely to happen, as they’re in the business of paying out as little money as possible when satisfying claims. Even if your insurance...
It is not too late to claim for health issues related to Roundup
Like many in Blue Mountain, you used Roundup to control the weeds on your lawn. You stopped using it as soon as you saw the reports coming out in the news about its potential dangers. At the time, you thought no more about it, as you had never suffered the skin...
You can become a defensive driver
What is the solution to the distracted driving epidemic? It could be working to become a defensive driver to protect yourself from those who just cannot seem to put the phone down behind the wheel. Defensive driving means anticipating hazards and putting yourself in a...