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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…
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 rashes, dizziness or…