Car accidents can be life-altering events. Not only do they cause physical injuries, but mental ones as well.

When we think of the aftermath of a severe crash, we often focus on the physical injuries sustained by those involved.

At Pittman, Roberts & Welsh, PLLC, we have seen how the emotional and mental toll can be damaging for severe car accident survivors. Let’s take a look into the mental impact of these traumatic incidents and explore coping strategies for survivors.

As with all states, Mississippi has rules that apply to motorcycle drivers and riders who travel on our roadways. Most of the laws concerning responsible driving on a motorcycle are similar to those required for driving other vehicles.

However, motorcycles have a unique set of laws that all drivers and riders are required to follow regarding safety, specifically helmets.

So, what exactly are Mississippi’s motorcycle helmet laws, and how can drivers and bike riders ensure they abide by them?

In this blog, we’ll explain what the laws on helmet usage are for motorcyclists and what you and other bikers you know can do to make sure you stay safe out on the road.

While a certain minimum vehicle insurance is mandated in Mississippi, uninsured motorist coverage is not. Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is extra insurance protection if a driver is in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver.

Uninsured motorist coverage must be offered to all drivers in Mississippi. However, drivers can opt-out in writing. If you do choose to keep your UM coverage, you must purchase a minimum $25,000/$50,000 policy.

So, do you need uninsured motorist coverage in Mississippi? The quick answer is it depends.

We’ll explain the ins and outs of UM coverage and why it might be a good idea to have it, especially in the Magnolia State.

Here in the south, warm weather often beckons for outdoor adventures and road trips. Thus, the question of whether it’s legal to ride in the bed of a pickup truck in Mississippi arises frequently.

With its sprawling rural landscapes and deeply rooted truck culture, Mississippi offers plenty of opportunities for riding in the bed of a pickup truck. However, safety regulations and state laws govern this practice, prompting individuals to inquire about its legality and safety implications.

Let’s delve into the details to understand the rules and considerations associated with riding in the bed of a pickup truck in Mississippi.

When you’ve been involved in a vehicle collision, and have suffered injuries or damage, generally the at-fault party’s insurance policy offers you compensation for your expenses like property damage and medical bills.

With mounting medical bills, car repairs, or any number of other financial stressors, car accidents can be devastating, and if you’re injured and can’t work, you need compensation to cover the costs you have.

But what happens when a car accident claim exceeds insurance limits?

We’ll discuss standard policy limits and what you can do if your car accident claim exceeds insurance limits.

You’re injured, hurting, and need compensation to support your post-accident recovery. So if you didn’t cause the crash, who pays for these costs? Mississippi is an “at-fault” state for car accident liability. This means that whoever is responsible for causing a crash is also responsible for any related damages or costs incurred by victims. These costs are generally covered by the at-fault party’s auto insurer.

However, in the confusion that so often follows an accident, do you know how to find out if someone has car insurance?

Whether you get hurt as a result of your involvement in an auto accident, a slip and fall, medical malpractice, while using a product, or in some other way, you’re likely to have significant incident-related expenses.

Recovering compensation to pay your outstanding medical bills and for any future health care you might need is important. So too, is seeking reimbursement of any lost wages that mounted while you were hospitalized or at home recovering from your injuries. These are just some of the reasons why injury victims file insurance claims after their accidents—because it’s one of the ways our legal system allows those who are hurt to hold those who cause them harm accountable.

There are a lot of things to worry about after being involved in a traffic accident. Seeking medical care, notifying your insurance company, and working to fix or replace your vehicle are usually among the most pressing needs following a collision.

If you’re filing an insurance claim or seeking compensation from the at-fault party’s auto insurer, there are several pieces of critical evidence you will need to secure. One of the most important pieces of evidence after a vehicle collision is the police accident report.

Below, we’ll walk you through the steps of how to get a crash accident report in Mississippi.

Whether you’re buying a car or the latest cleaning gadget, you should be able to make purchases with confidence that the product functions safely and as intended. Unfortunately, poorly-designed and improperly manufactured products continue to make it onto shelves and into the hands of unsuspecting consumers.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues hundreds of consumer product recalls every year, while the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) recalls approximately 4,500 medical devices and prescription drugs annually. Some companies also choose to voluntarily recall dangerous products, including contaminated food items, dangerous baby products, and more.

There is no question about it—Mississippi consumers are being put at risk every day by dangerous, unsafe, and defective products.

By now, you might have heard your fair share of news stories or seen enough infomercials on television that you’re well aware of an issue with water contamination at Camp Lejeune. However, the details surrounding who’s affected by this discovery may not be evident, and how it happened in the first place may be unclear to you.

The latter question above is what we aim to answer in this article. We want to highlight what is known about what led to Camp Lejeune’s water being contaminated in case you were stationed at, lived on, or worked at this North Carolina Marine base in the past and are now experiencing certain health issues or have done so in the past. You may be entitled to compensation for what you’ve been forced to go through if you’ve suffered medical setbacks based on some legal wrangling that has occurred in recent years.