By John Nisbett | Published May 4, 2018 | Posted in Car accident | Tagged Tags: accident lawyer, Car accident attorney, Heilman Law Group, Jackson |
Mississippi has the highest rate of road accident-related deaths in the United States. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that our state had a traffic fatality rate of 23 per 100,000 in 2016, which breaks down to 690 lives lost. Thousands more victims reported serious injuries, but what happens when a person doesn’t notice Read More
Read MoreYou have probably heard the term “defensive driving,” but have you ever stopped to think about the kinds of skills it might require? The National Safety Council established the first defensive driving course in 1964, which means nearly all motorists on the road today have had the opportunity to learn about this approach since the Read More
Read MoreAccording to MS New Now, a student at Jackson State was hurt when a car struck her while she was walking on campus. The pedestrian accident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. on a Tuesday earlier this month.
Read MoreChampagne is as much a part of New Year’s Eve as eggnog is of Christmas. Of course, a single flute of crisp bubbly is not the only drink that most people will consume when ringing in the New Year.
Read MoreIf you get into a minor car accident on your way to work or while running errands, you may just want to exchange information with the other motorist and be on your way. When you fail to take certain steps following a collision, though, you compromise your ability to recover compensation for any damages you Read More
Read MoreAccording to WJTV12, an accident between a train and a car in Jackson has resulted in one fatality. Police report that the train was heading eastbound when a vehicle heading southbound crossed the tracks and hit it.
Read MoreHalloween kicks off the holiday season, and even though it’s on a Tuesday, you can be sure that will not stop people of all ages from celebrating the spookiest day of the year. If you are planning on donning a costume and going out with friends the weekend before Halloween, do you know who will Read More
Read MoreYou do not have to make millions in endorsements or win multiple Olympic medals to consider yourself an athlete. Whether you enjoy doing 5k bubble runs with a close group of friends or you hit the open road alone to train for ultra marathons, you’re an athlete as long as you consider yourself to be Read More
Read MoreMotorcycle riding is an inherently dangerous sport, and people who ride run the risk of sustaining serious injuries every time they hop on their hog. Sadly, even experienced motorcyclists who follow all local traffic laws can find themselves in a devastating collision with a drunk, distracted, or otherwise negligent driver.
Read MoreNo tragedy can match the heartbreak of losing a family member in an unexpected car accident. Although no amount of compensation can undo your grief, you may be able to restore financial stability by filing a wrongful death claim.
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