When the day of your surgery arrives, you put your trust in the hands of your surgeon. For your surgeon to betray that trust or act negligently can result in catastrophe. According to the Patient Safety Network, wrong-site, wrong-procedure and wrong-patient surgery...
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How long do you have to file a medical malpractice claim?
If you have a reason to file a medical malpractice suit in Mississippi, you need to be aware of the specific filing deadlines of your case. Different types of lawsuits have unique deadlines and limitations. If you fail to meet the required timeframes, you may not be...
What are signs of a TBI?
After suffering from a head injury, you want to keep an eye out for potential signs of damage. No matter the apparent severity, a victim of a head injury should seek medical attention. However, there are some cases where medical attention is more crucial than others. ...
What should you know about the MASEP requirement?
If convicted of or non-adjudicated on a charge of driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, you may face penalties including fines, jail time and a driver’s license suspension. Additionally, the court may order you to participate in alcohol education classes....
Warehouse worker injuries, fatalities on the rise
As e-commerce continues to grow in popularity, so, too, does the size of the workforce working in warehouses across Mississippi and other parts of the United States. As the number of employees working in warehouses rises, so, too, do the number of injuries and...
How should I deal with unpaid invoices?
Money from invoices gets invested back into your business, so your company can grow and thrive. That is why unpaid invoices are so frustrating. You deserve compensation for the goods or services you provide. You also need the proper cash flow to ensure your business...
How does a DUI affect a college student?
Your current college course load may have you studying long into the night. When you do finally get a break, you may find yourself in a sticky situation. Drinking on and off Mississippi college campuses is common, even for underage students. What is the cost of a...
Was it a mistake or malpractice?
Whether or not your legal case went the way you wanted it to, you may reflect on the situation and feel like your attorney did not do his or her job properly. You may wonder if you have a legal malpractice situation. The American Bar Association cautions that mistakes...
What do you know about electrical hazards on construction sites?
Recently, an employee suffered electrocution burns at the construction site where you work. Despite your experience as a construction worker, you should occasionally review the Fatal Four construction hazards to understand when your employer may bear responsibility...
Man dies in Hamilton rollover accident
Many people in Mississippi may debate over the responsibility that drivers have for the safety of their passengers. Some might argue that the moment a motorist agrees to transport a passenger, they assume full responsibility for that person's safety. That argument may...
