Earlier this year, a Mississippi man miraculously survived a dangerous type of tractor trailer accident that is known as an underride accident. The accident occurred when the man, who was driving an SUV, struck a tractor trailer that was merging onto the highway from a weigh station. As the SUV collided with the tractor trailer […]
Category Archives: Personal Injury Claims
If your personal injury case has arrived at a point at which negotiations have not resulted in an acceptable settlement offer and a lawsuit must be filed, your attorney will begin the lawsuit by filing a complaint against the party or parties whose negligent acts of omissions caused your injuries and damages. Many clients want […]
If you think that you need the services of a Mississippi personal injury attorney, you probably do. There are many situations in life where people need legal counsel. When these situations arise, people often feel confused and concerned about how they will find the lawyer who is right for them. This is a valid concern, […]
When a client retains a Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorney, the client and the attorney enter into what is called the attorney-client relationship. Like all relationships, the attorney-client relationship is a two-way street. You pay your attorney, and they spend their time and energy working on your behalf towards a resolution of your automobile accident case. […]
If you are involved in an automobile accident, the entire trajectory of your life is likely to be changed, at least temporarily. From the moment the crash occurs, your safety and health and the safety and health of others who were riding in your vehicle become your number one priority, as well as the priority […]
One of the most common questions that clients ask us is what their case is worth. While the exact dollar amount varies from client to client because no two accidents are exactly alike, there are some general principles that apply to determining the worth of a client’s case. The easiest way to think about what […]
If you have been injured in an accident in Mississippi, you may be in for a surprise. Mississippi does things a bit differently than many other states, when it comes to accident lawsuits. What you may not know is that Mississippi does not recognize a direct cause of action by the victim of a car […]
When you work with a Mississippi personal injury lawyer, there will be quite a few documents that are involved in the preparation of your case. While some documents, such as demand letters, are prepared by attorneys, other documents, such as some of those that are involved at the beginning and the end of a case […]
A common question asked by clients with automobile accident and personal injury lawsuits is how long their case will take. It is natural for clients to wonder when they will be able to recover financially for the injuries and damages that they have incurred. Medical bills begin to arrive shortly after an accident, and many […]
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 […]