I'm sorry this happened to you. You probably do not have a case for neglect. Although you describe what could be a case from a TEXTBOOK standpoint, it sounds like it would be a difficult one from a PRACTICAL standpoint. The passage of so much time and the potential for conflicting accounts of... View More

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... View More

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

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

Your frustration is understandable. Most accident claimants express these same sentiments when confronted with the unpleasant surprise at the end of a case that their insurer wants its money back. Unfortunately, it's the way liens are handled virtually nationwide. Some medical offices... View More

As my colleagues correctly point out, attorneys can't front money on cases in general. But in looking at the nature of your expense, it is for medical services, rather than general expenses. You wouldn't be asking this question if there was insurance in some form to cover the services. If... View More

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answered on Dec 12, 2024

As attorneys, we have very strict requirements on "fronting" or "advancing" client settlement funds. For an attorney, it is always concerning - Is the Client going to keep asking? What if I don't get recovery in their case? Is this a "Loan"? Most lawyers generally... View More

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

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. You could reach out to local attorneys to see if they could help you review the matter. But unfortunately, since this happened 14 years ago, that timeline probably closes a lot... View More

To pursue a claim for medical negligence you must have an expert witness (an M.D. under the facts you have related) who can provide the opinion that the treatment provided by medical staff at the ER during your initial visit deviated from the standard of care applicable to them. Assuming that an... View More

In Mississippi, to win a premises liability case you must prove that there was a dangerous condition that caused your injury. Additionally, you are required to prove that the landowner (or the occupier if not the owner) either: 1. caused the condition; or 2. knew or should have know of its... View More

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

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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answered on Feb 11, 2024

This summary is unclear in many respects. However, most top personal injury law firms are only going to want your case is personal injuries occurred from the impact. Settling property damage claims is typically settled by each insurance company. My first impression is that the other driver was at... View More

That provision about private property does not sound right - most jurisdictions will apply ordinary vehicle & traffic law provisions, public or private property. Depending on the extent of damages, it could be something to handle in small claims court. A local attorney could provide more... View More

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answered on Jan 21, 2024

Hi! Happy Sunday. Based on the facts provided, it seems the incident in question occurred in 2016 in Corinth, Mississippi.

The statute of limitations for aggravated assault in Mississippi is 2 years (Miss. Code Ann. § 99-1-5). However, the statute of limitations may be longer or not apply... View More

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answered on Nov 7, 2025

You can bring a defamation claim in Mississippi by proving a false statement of fact about you was published to at least one other person, was made with fault (at least negligence if you are a private figure), and caused harm. A private chat that your manager and coworker discussed satisfies... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2025

You have been the victim of non‑consensual disclosure of intimate images, which Mississippi law criminalizes (including threats to disclose) under its “disclosure of intimate visual material” statute. Preserve every trace of proof now: export the Facebook chat and voice message with... View More

This is troubling. It is very likely that if you were administered narcotic pain medication that this transfer to your son could be set aside. Give us a call at 601-272-2406 to discuss further.

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answered on Oct 23, 2025

In Mississippi, workers’ compensation—not your group health plan—pays 100% of reasonable and necessary treatment for the work injury, with no deductibles or copays. Your health plan typically denies claims tied to that injury and continues to cover unrelated conditions.

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