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Did you know that most personal injury cases do not go to trial? Approximately five to ten percent of the accident cases that are handled by the Giddens Law Firm, P.A. are tried to jury verdict, while all of the others are settled before a trial. These numbers are consistent with the national average settlement […]
If your child was injured at birth, you may already be feeling the weight of your responsibilities as parents. Depending upon which type of birth injury your child has, you may be learning how to care for injuries that could last for weeks, months, years, or a lifetime, in addition to providing the love and […]
People who have been involved in automobile accidents often wonder whether they should bother with seeing a doctor after their accident if they do not feel any pain. As personal injury attorneys, we can say with confidence that regardless of whether you are currently in pain, it is crucial that you see a doctor as […]
Many of us use lawn mowers on a regular basis. However, many of us may not think about just how dangerous they can be. Two recent Mississippi accidents involving lawn mowers illustrate that lawn mower accidents can result in fatalities, in addition to serious and permanent injuries. One lawn mower accident involved a ride-on mower […]
When you think about birth injuries, you may think that parents notice them immediately after their babies are born. While it is true that some birth injuries are visible right away, there are others which remain obscured from view until well after the baby is born. Birth injuries come in many forms, and the ways […]
A recent ATV accident in Pass Christian has claimed the life of one boy and injured another. The thirteen-year-old boy who died in the accident had sustained blunt-force trauma to his head. This tragedy has shaken the entire community and has brought the issue of ATV safety to the forefront. ATVs are popular in Mississippi […]
When a person is physically injured at work, it is likely that they will receive worker’s compensation benefits. However, not all injuries are physical in nature. Psychological injuries can happen at work, and there is a large amount of variation in whether states provide worker’s compensation coverage for the three different categories of psychological workplace […]
In the summer, water sports are a great way to stay cool and have fun. From swimming and fishing to boating, wakeboarding, tubing, and using jet-skis, there are water-related activities that appeal to just about everyone. Unfortunately, any water-related activity can result in injury. Recently, a man was injured while riding a jet-ski on the […]
Sometimes, an expectant mother carries her baby until it is close to the time that they are expected to be born, only to have them die before or during delivery. When a baby dies at any point in time after the twentieth week of a pregnancy, the baby is considered stillborn. Most babies who are […]
If you were hurt in a car accident or some other type of accident, you may be surprised to receive a settlement offer from an insurance company soon after your accident. In fact, you may feel relieved that the insurance company appears to be willing to settle your claim quickly and without issue. Unfortunately, all […]