
Roughly 5,000 motorcyclists die in traffic crashes every year. What’s more, the riders who are fortunate enough to survive tend to sustain catastrophic injuries. As such, they don’t actually feel fortunate in the aftermath. If you were seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident, you’re probably wondering if your life will ever be the same. While filing a …
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If you’re planning on taking action against a drunk, distracted, or drowsy driver, it may be wise to create a day-in-the-life film to bolster your claim. If a picture says a thousand words, a video says a million, and when it’s comprised of compelling footage, it can have a major impact on the outcome of …
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If you were seriously hurt in some kind of accident, it’s wise to record your injury-related struggles in a daily journal. Writing detailed entries will not only contribute to your mental health but could also bolster your personal injury claim, should you choose to file one. In Mississippi, accident victims are entitled to pursue compensation for their …
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Were you struck by an 18-wheeler in traffic? Maybe you recorded the scene of the crash and then sought medical care. Once your condition stabilized, perhaps you called a truck accident attorney and scheduled a consultation. Now what? With your family’s financial security on the line, it’s only natural to stress about meeting with a …
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When assigning financial responsible for car accident damages, Mississippi takes a fault-based approach. That means those who were ultimately to blame for the wreck are expected to compensate the victims for the losses they incur. Put another way, if you were struck by a drunk, drowsy, or distracted driver, you likely have grounds for a …
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When putting together a truck accident claim, it’s just as important to avoid taking the wrong steps as it is to take the right ones. Chances are you’ve never built such a claim, though, so you’re not entirely sure what to do—or not do—to give it the best chance of success. The easiest way to …
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If you were seriously hurt in a large truck crash, you may be entitled to seek compensation. While filing a personal injury claim won’t erase what happened, it might provide the funds you need to pick up the pieces of your life in the aftermath. Mississippi tort law allows truck accident victims to include virtually …
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A rollover accident is one that involves at least one flipped vehicle. Naturally, such wrecks have the potential to cause immense devastation, including catastrophic injuries. If you were seriously hurt in a rollover accident, you’re probably wondering who’s to blame. You won’t be able to seek compensation, after all, until you identify everyone who played …
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Event data recorders (EDRs), or “black boxes,” used to be found only in commercial vehicles. Over the last 10 years or so, though, automotive manufacturers have started installing them in passenger vehicles, as well. That means if you were recently hurt in a collision, there’s a good chance at least one of the cars involved …
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If you’re recovering from serious injuries that someone else caused and you’re planning on consulting an attorney about it, you’re on the right track. A seasoned personal injury lawyer can investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and, assuming you have grounds for a claim, help you devise a strategy for proceeding. While a resourceful professional …
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