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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Family Law and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Can a minor's car accident settlement be accessed or is it put in a trust fund?

My 16-year-old child was recently in a car accident and is receiving a settlement of around $25,000. We are considering using the settlement money to purchase a new car since the previous one was totaled. Would the insurance place the settlement in a trust fund because he is a minor, or can we... View More

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jun 24, 2025

This answer is strictly up to the ruling judge. Typically the amount of settlement must be approved by the judge as being fair to the minor. What determines if the funds have to be placed in an account, is what is the net amount after fees, expenses and medical payments.

Depending on...
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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Can I sue a company for negligence and file for workers' comp?

I have filed a lawsuit against a company for negligence related to health issues that I did not initially know qualified for workers' compensation. Some workers may have already received compensation. I am considering filing for workers' compensation now. Can I pursue both workers'... View More

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Apr 23, 2025

I will answer this based solely on Mississippi Law. Generally, the answer will be no. In Mississippi, if you work for a company and get injured and they have workers comp coverage then you are limited to recovery toward the company solely in work comp. That is the exclusivity rule in the State.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Why can’t I pay my doctor bills with my insurance that I have instead of having to pay it out of my settlement money?

I was involved in a hit and run with drunk driver

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Mar 7, 2025

You can pay your medical bills with your insurance company, however, many health insurance policies have what is called a subrogation provisions which means that if they pay for medical bills that are the fault of a third party and you collect from that party, the insurance company has a right to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits and Social Security for Mississippi on
Q: Can I apply for SSI while waiting for SSI disability decision?

I’ve been filing for SSI disability while seeing doctors and undergoing evaluations, including x-rays. I'm looking to receive payments while waiting, yet I haven't received any communication from the SSA about my application status. I'm currently facing challenges like memory... View More

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Mar 5, 2025

Typically, you should file for both together. The issue is the SSI is that you do not have enough earned credits to qualify for SSDI. Thus you should call the local social security office and see how many earned credits you have and if you could qualify for said SSDI benefits, If the answer is... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Social Security for Mississippi on
Q: I have Social Security disability. They say I am making too much money and want me to pay back $28,000. Do I have to?

I am still disabled yet they want me to pay them back. Am I required because I don't think I should pay back anything?

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jan 16, 2025

It is possible that you owe the money depending on if you are on SSI or SSDI. There are ways to request a wavier of the over payment which are the following:

If you received a letter from Social Security saying you were overpaid, you can do the following12345:

If you do not think...
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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: I have a personal injury lawsuit in. I asked my attorney for a $500 front money on my case to pay some bills.

My case worker said the guy handling my case with said go to a pay day loan and see can I get some money. I think that was insulting for a professional law firm to say to or even make that comment. I'm seriously thinking about changing firms. Never once have she asked me how I was doing since... View More

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Dec 12, 2024

First the Bar in Mississippi, does not allow for the advancing of funds. If you are not happy with your attorney, I recommend that you contact them and set an appointment with your lawyer and go over your issues with them. If they do not give you answers that provide you peace of mind you can... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Child Support, Personal Injury and Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: How much will child support take out my personal injury settlement in Ms
Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jun 17, 2024

The answer is depends. First, how much are you getting in the settlement and how much do you owe in support. Based on the basic law in Mississippi, the DHS will want to recover as much as possible. If the child support lien can be fully satisfied while you still make any recovery, they will... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Small Claims for Mississippi on
Q: Found a roach on my sandwich from a restaurant. Is this a law suite?

I have pictures of the incident if this helps.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jun 17, 2024

The short answer is possibly. In Mississippi, you have to prove damages, how and what are you damages. Did you go to the hospital, do you have some type of injury. While is a horrible event, without damages there is no claim. You need to speak to an attorney who handles such claims to see what... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Mississippi on
Q: Where is the law in the State of Mississippi that you have to provide a recorded statement to a claim adjuster ?

I keep getting it is standard.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Mar 14, 2024

While it is not required to provide a statement in a work injury claim to a claim adjustor. It usually occurs to help conclude the investigation of the report injury and claim. This is done because often the employer has not reported enough about the claim or the events leading to the injury for... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: How can I get records for the ambulance service provided when my mother passed away?

She lived 5 minutes from the hospital. After midnight she called having trouble breathing and requested an ambulance. Once there they checked her vitals and I believe her oxygen was low and she agreed to go to the hospital. She died of lung and heart failure before they got to the hospital!

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jun 5, 2025

I am sorry to hear about your loss. You need to open an estate and have someone appointed as her executor of the estate. That person can request the medical records. then you would need to consult with an attorney who handles medical malpractice to see if there is a claim to pursue.

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2 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits and Social Security for Mississippi on
Q: Missing SSI benefits for April, usually deposited on first of the month.

I didn't receive my SSI benefits for April, which are usually deposited on the first of the month. What steps should I take to resolve this issue?

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Apr 4, 2025

Call your local office and report the missing payment. They should be able to provide you with any information.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Falling and shattering knee cap at a grocery store with no wet floor sign. How long will it take to win the lawsuit?

My mother in law fell at a local grocery store and shattered her knee. She slipped on blood by the meat department. The lawsuit is taking a while. Would we have to go to court for it? It’s been a year and four months since the accident. She’s 74 and can’t work anymore.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Oct 28, 2024

This is not an easy answer. HAs suit been filed, has there been discovery. There is no simple answer to how long a claim takes. It depends on the facts, the parties involved and the court in which the case is filed. What you need to do is to have your mother in law call her attorney and make an... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Mississippi on
Q: I got hit by a car and the person kept on going can I sue the state

And I got a Witness.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Nov 27, 2023

You can only sue the state if the state or a state employee did something wrong. Did you get the tag number of the car that hit you? Have you filed an accident report, if so, then possibly the police department will have information on the car that hit you and you can pursue that claim.

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: If a big truck had an accident which caused another accident are they liable for damages

Big truck was being pulled out of ditch which had traffic stopped with no warnings

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jul 28, 2023

Your question is not a simple one to answer. It is possible depending on the full facts of the accident that the trucking company could be found liable, but it also depends on the facts of your accident. At this point, I would advise you to contact an attorney and discuss what options you have... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Mississippi on
Q: I’m only 17, and got a bone+tissue bruise as a result of a (known) broken ice bin falling on my foot. Can I file for WC?

The bin rolls, and it’s filled with cans and ice. The legs are notorious for folding in and collapsing on themselves, and my employer has never acknowledged or properly fixed the issue. It collapsed and slammed down onto my foot, and I have been limping for a week.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jul 10, 2023

If your employer has workers compensation, you are entitled to several things, including medical bills to be paid and if your doctor takes you off work, a payment of TTD while you are off after 5 days. You need to contact an attorney and discuss your claim with them to decide how to move forward.

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Civil Rights for Mississippi on
Q: If I'm asked to take a urine drug test for workers comp, is the person conducting the test allowed to watch me as I pee,

I'm a male candidate and was recently injured at work and considering applying for workers comp in the state of Mississippi.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on May 16, 2023

Typically, you should be allowed to provide the test in private, but there are a number of places that are requiring the person collecting the sample be in the room when it is collected so as to rule out any other issues.

At this point, you need to consult with an attorney to discuss your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Health Care Law for Mississippi on
Q: I was chased by children with snakes at work can I sue?
Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Apr 19, 2023

In terms of workers compensation, did you suffer any injury or seek medical care of any kind. If so and it is connected to this event you may have a claim for workers compensation benefits. IF no injury exist, you may a claim against the parents of the children. You need to contact an attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Do I have a case if I slipped at the Dollar general parking lot due to an oil spill in there parking area

The oil spill was in the parking lot but tracked up to the front door by other customers I slipped right in the front door and the manager at the time was right at the back at the front door and seen the whole thing unfold I didn't seek medical treatment at the time because I did not realize... View More

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Mar 6, 2023

There is not enough information to state if you do or do not have a claim. Was a report made, also in Mississippi you need to prove how the oil got there, how long it had been there and if the establishment had any knowledge of the area before the fall occurred. You need to contact an attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Is two years a long time to wait for lawyers to just even start talking filing suite.

have three large firms working together on my Catholic abuse claims suite. Two years have come and still no case . I have done my information 4 times over and over. The calls are ridiculously fragmented with questions and comments. And I find new info myself and then get it from them.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Feb 23, 2023

Thank you for reaching out, however, I cannot truly answer this question. Since you are represented you need to make an appointment to sit down face to face with the attorneys you hired and get a firm timeline. In general these cases are very detailed and complex issues, so it is not unreasonable... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Mississippi on
Q: I'm 49, have had two heart attacks, a heart catheterization, COPD, emphysema, back issues, anxiety. I need help

I need help getting disability

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jan 16, 2023

If you have access to a computer, you can start an application for Social security by going to ssa.gov. Then apply for benefits. If you get denied you will then need to contact an attorney to help with the appeal process. You can also call the social security office and set up a phone call... View More

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