Are you planning on moving together with your partner? Are you already living with your partner, but are unmarried? Have you put in writing each party’s responsibilities when it comes to financial responsibilities and rights? Married couples generally have a range of rights and responsibilities that are automatically granted by the marriage contract. Unmarried couples, […]
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Do You Need a Cohabitation Agreement in Jackson, Mississippi
Injured in a Car Accident Where the Other Driver Was Smoking Marijuana in Jackson, Mississippi?
Smoking or using marijuana and getting behind the wheel is illegal across the country. Drivers found guilty of smoking or using marijuana and driving can face jail time, fines, and the loss of their driver’s license. In Mississippi, marijuana possession and sale is illegal as well. Despite this, more drivers are reporting having used marijuana […]
Tips for Surviving the Holidays During a Divorce
If you’re going through a divorce and this is your first holiday single, or if this is your first holiday spent navigating the details of your divorce settlement, you are not alone. Many families find themselves in divorce limbo during the holiday season, and for many in your community, this will be their first holiday […]
Avoiding Car Accidents This Holiday Season in Jackson, Mississippi
According to U.S.A. Today, 95 million Americans will drive over the holiday season to visit friends and family. If you are one of these people, staying safe during your holiday driving is likely foremost on your mind. Holiday driving can be particularly dangerous around Christmas and New Year’s Eve for many reasons. Not only are […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Car Accident Lawsuit or Claim in Jackson, Mississippi
As of this writing, over 605,000 people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as reported by the Centers for Disease Control. It is believed that for every reported case, there may be many unreported cases which are mild or asymptomatic. Across the nation, serious measures have been taken to control the spread of the coronavirus, […]
Utah Lowers Its BAC to 0.05—Should Mississippi Follow?
JACKSON, Mississippi. On December 30, a Utah law will go into effect that will officially lower the state’s legal drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05. Utah was the first state to lower its BAC from 0.10 to 0.08 in 1983, and the move has many wondering whether other states will soon follow suit in […]
How do I Know When My Car Has Been Totaled After a Crash?
JACKSON, Mississippi. If you’ve been in a car accident, either your insurance policy or the other driver’s policy will be responsible for making repairs on the vehicle. However, there are cases where insurance companies won’t pay for repairs. This occurs when your vehicle is declared a total loss. According to U.S. News & World Report, […]
Innovation in Prosthetic Limbs for Personal Injury Patients
JACKSON, Mississippi. No one likes to feel pain. However, pain is an important mechanism that tells us when our bodies are in danger. Pain lets us know it is time to take our hands off the stove, or when it is time to get some rest if we’ve been pushing our bodies too hard. For […]
Could Gene Therapy Help Treat Personal Injury Pain?
JACKSON, Mississippi. According to Wired, scientists are studying how your genetics can affect your sensitivity level to pain. Some individuals have a genetic condition that makes them immune to pain. These individuals break bones or get burned and feel nothing. Other individuals suffer from chronic pain that leaves them debilitated as a result of a […]
Is it Legal to Ride Your Bicycle with Headphones in Mississippi?
JACKSON, Mississippi. Going for a bicycle ride? Want to listen to music while you pedal? In Mississippi, it is legal to use ear buds while riding your bike, according to Digital Music News. Yet, in many states, riding your bike while using ear buds is illegal. In New York, ear buds are prohibited. In Alaska […]
