In the State of Louisiana, the procedure for filing a medical malpractice claim is different from other states. In Louisiana, your personal injury attorney must first file your claim with a “medical review panel” which will decide whether malpractice has…
Recently my Law Firm represented a man from Braxton, Mississippi who was charged with felony drug possession. We were able to get the actual owner of the drugs to meet with the District Attorney, and the felony charge was reduced…
Last month there was a citywide crackdown on DUIs in Jackson, MS resulting in 128 DUI arrests. (“MHP Hails Drunk Driving Crackdown a Success” reported by WLBT ). Since Mississippi comes in as the sixth worst state for drunk driving…
Uninsured motorist coverage is insurance you purchase from your insurance company to protect you if another driver hits you and they do not have insurance or have too little insurance. Uninsured or underinsured coverage, often abbreviated to UM, is different…
The main difference between the two charges is that a felony is a more serious charge than a misdemeanor. A felony conviction usually results in larger fines, the possibility of jail time and the loss of certain rights. A misdemeanor…
The April issue of Reader’s Digest has an interesting survey, “America’s Best, Worst, and Deadliest Roads” that uses data from 2007-2008 to rank each state on the condition of their roads, traffic congestion, and number of driving fatalities. In the…