If you or someone you love has been hurt in a truck accident, you may already know that proving what happened and why can be a major hurdle.

Unlike other accidents, determining fault and the causes often requires an in-depth investigation. One of the most important pieces of evidence in these cases is the truck driver’s logbook and the supporting records kept by the trucking company.

These documents can tell the story of how long a driver has been on the road, whether they are following rest requirements, and whether the company is ignoring dangerous practices.

Unfortunately, they are not kept forever. These logs and records can be legally destroyed in months, sometimes before a truck crash lawsuit is even filed.

How long are truckers required to retain their logs? Here is what you need to know.

As safety continues to take center stage in school transportation, one question often arises among parents, drivers, and school administrators: Do school buses have cameras?

The answer, more often than not, is yes, but the story doesn’t end there. The use of cameras on school buses is part of a broader effort to improve student safety, prevent illegal behavior, and monitor driver conduct. Sometimes, they even help with liability issues concerning school bus, car, or truck accidents.

It’s important to know where and why cameras are installed, how the footage is used, and what legal considerations are involved.

The Growing Presence of School Bus Cameras

Across the United States, more school districts are investing in onboard camera systems. This trend is largely driven by concerns about traffic violations involving stopped school buses and the desire to reduce bullying and misconduct during transport. The cameras serve several purposes.

Some face outward to catch drivers who illegally pass buses when children are getting on or off. Others face inward to record the activity inside the bus.

Many modern school buses come equipped with a combination of interior and exterior cameras.

These systems can include several strategically placed lenses—often at the front, middle, and rear of the bus—to ensure comprehensive coverage. In some areas, new buses are required to have these systems installed as a standard safety measure, while older buses may be retrofitted with similar technology.

When a motorcyclist gets into an accident with any vehicle, that rider is going to hit the road.

It’s unavoidable, given that a motorcycle does not have the same level of support as a car. It is also why Mississippi enacted a helmet law that requires every motorcycle rider and passenger to wear a helmet approved by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (DOT).

Unfortunately, even when wearing a helmet, a motorcyclist can still suffer a form of head trauma in a collision with a car or commercial vehicle.

If you or someone in your family has been in a motorcycle accident, it’s essential that you understand what all your options are for seeking compensation for any losses. That compensation includes current and future medical expenses. Depending on the type of head trauma, there could be months and maybe years of ongoing physical therapy and treatment.

The Jackson motorcycle accident lawyers working at Pittman, Roberts & Welsh, PLLC, are standing by to provide the guidance and information you need to determine what the next step should be to pursue a remedy. When calculating medical expenses, it is important to provide all the pertinent medical records associated with your head trauma. Those begin with the diagnosis and report of the initial exam.

The following post provides the signs of a head trauma after a motorcycle accident that you need to be aware of.

The human spine is a structural marvel, allowing us to stand, bend, twist, and support our body weight.

But despite its strength and flexibility, it remains vulnerable to injury. Whether through sudden trauma or long-term stress, spinal cord injuries can affect mobility, cause chronic pain, and significantly alter someone’s quality of life. Among the many regions of the spine, some are more prone to injury than others.

Understanding which part of the spine gets injured most often helps clarify what causes spinal damage, how it affects the body, and why early diagnosis and treatment matter.

Understanding Spinal Structure

To pinpoint the most commonly injured region of the spine, it helps to review its anatomy. The spine consists of 33 vertebrae divided into five sections: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.

Each of these sections plays a different role in movement and stability. The cervical spine helps support the head and neck. The thoracic spine protects the chest and anchors the ribs. The lumbar spine bears most of the weight of the body and supports movement in the lower back. The sacral and coccygeal regions form the base of the spine and are fused in adulthood, providing a foundation for the pelvis.

Injuries can occur anywhere along this column, but some areas are clearly more susceptible, especially in high-impact or repetitive-motion situations. The frequency and severity of injury often correlate with the spine’s biomechanical stress points and mobility demands.

Every driver has a duty of care for all the other drivers on the road. That duty means driving responsibly and following the traffic rules. In other words, you want to drive safely to avoid getting into an accident.

If every driver took that approach, there would be no accidents. Unfortunately, not every driver embraces that concept, and they end up engaging in irresponsible driving. That is especially true with drunk drivers. A driver who gets behind the wheel of their car while intoxicated automatically becomes liable for their actions. An intoxicated driver must be taken off the road to prevent them from causing harm to others.

Suppose you’ve had the unfortunate experience of getting into an accident with a drunk driver. In that case, you’ll need the support of an experienced Jackson drunk driving accident attorney like the ones you’ll find at Pittman, Roberts & Welsh, PLLC.

We have helped many clients pursue the maximum compensation they are entitled to from a drunk driving accident.

The hope is that you can avoid getting into any accident. You can help by reporting a drunk driver.

When you are injured or have property damaged due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to seek compensation for your losses. The first option would be to file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance carrier.

After all, that is what insurance is for, especially liability insurance for car owners.

If the claim is approved, you get a settlement, and the case is closed. However, if there is a dispute over who is at fault or the amount that you’re due, your only option might be to file a civil lawsuit. That is when you become a plaintiff.

In legal terms, a plaintiff is defined as “a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.”  Conversely, the insurance carrier and the at-fault party become defendants. Once you agree to move your claim into a civil court, it will help to get the backing of a skilled Jackson personal injury attorney like the ones you’ll find at Pittman, Roberts & Welsh, PLLC.

Our legal team has over 125 years of combined experience in representing clients in civil court. If you’re considering taking civil action, it will help you to understand how to prepare for trial as a plaintiff.

Most drivers understand that stop signs and red lights mean one thing: stop. However, not everyone follows this rule. One of the most common traffic violations is the rolling stop.

So, what is a rolling stop? This occurs when a vehicle slows but does not come to a complete stop. It may seem harmless, especially if no one else is around. However, there is always a chance that something could happen.

While it may seem minor, a rolling stop can have serious consequences, especially when it leads to a car accident. If you have been hit by a driver who performed a rolling stop, you will want to know what this violation means and how it can impact your legal rights.

If someone takes a fall while playing a sport and gets right back up, chances are they’re fine and will continue playing. It’s when the players can’t get up that is a good indication of a more serious injury.

What happens if you slip on a wet floor at a grocery store or the lobby of an office building?

You might try to get back up because you’re embarrassed by what happened. Actually, you need to report what happened, even if you can walk away. You’ll also want to preserve evidence after a slip and fall accident to support any potential claim.

Not all injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident on public property are due to negligence.

Data published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that as many as 4.5 million individuals suffer dog bites annually in the United States. Those same NIH statistics reveal that at least 750,000 incidents are severe enough to warrant a victim seeking medical attention.

If your dog bit someone or you were bitten here in Jackson, would you know if you needed to report that incident?

Mississippi is unique from many other states in that it follows what essentially amounts to a “one free-bite rule.” It supports dog owners in their assumption that their dog is harmless unless it does something to prove it is aggressive or otherwise harmful to others. However, our state’s laws also empower local governments, including counties and municipalities, to decide which codes or ordinances they’ll have for dealing with dangerous dogs.

Losing a loved one is one of the most heartbreaking experiences in anyone’s life. Sometimes, you can lose them due to the reckless, negligent, or intentional acts of another person.

When that happens, the pain is often magnified. In these situations, you might hear the terms wrongful death or manslaughter. But what’s the difference between wrongful death and manslaughter?

While both involve a loss of life, they serve entirely different purposes within Mississippi’s legal system. Let’s break down the differences and see how they can affect your case.