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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: I was involved in an accident on Dec.17, 2023 at a private residence. What are my options as the victim of negligence?

The policy holder of my insurance has the misguided belief that since the accident happened on private property, that the insurance companies would determine we are both at fault. But the incident report clearly states that she backed into the vehicle I was driving while leaving the residence and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 17, 2024

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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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: I was involved in an accident on Dec.17, 2023 at a private residence. What are my options as the victim of negligence?

The policy holder of my insurance has the misguided belief that since the accident happened on private property, that the insurance companies would determine we are both at fault. But the incident report clearly states that she backed into the vehicle I was driving while leaving the residence and... View More

Lindsey S. Macon
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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

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Mississippi on
Q: Statute of limitations for aggravated assault by an authority figure

In 2016 I was in Corinth Mississippi walking to the store at approximately 7 in the morning. As I was walking a police car with his lights on pulled up in the turning lane and instructed me to come out to his vehicle. When I approached the car the officer got out of the car and asked me for my ID I... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Can a storage unit be liable if your merchandise is damaged by rats and roaches?

Insurance is paid in monthly storage fees. Even though, they are aware of the pests they hold no responsibility in damages

T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Oct 2, 2023

Generally, liability for pest damage would be outlined in your rental agreement. If insurance is part of the storage fee, check the policy's terms to see if it covers this type of damage. If the storage facility knew about the pest problem and failed to address it, they might bear some... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: I was in a car accident. How much pain and suffering money should I ask for?

I was not extremely hurt. A few bruises, and a hospital check up. My car was fully totaled. I had a passenger, she was hurt a bit more, but not a significant amount.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 13, 2023

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope you and your passenger are okay. No attorney can really answer your question based on these limited facts. Your car was totaled. That evidences the possibility of serious impact, or that you were... 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

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 28, 2023

It is difficult to tell based on these facts alone. There has to be fault, that is, someone did they something they shouldn't or failed to do something they should have.

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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Defense, Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Guy ran a stop sign causing me to hit him. He was 100% at fault. It totaled my vehicle. He has full coverage insurance.

The insurance company does not want to pay me. Also stating that I owe them money. Is this right? They've sent me a demand letter.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 13, 2023

It definitely sounds like you need to get with an experienced personal injury lawyer to talk about the facts and circumstances of this case, especially since your vehicle was totaled and the other driver ignored the stop sign. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by clicking the contact... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Animal / Dog Law for Mississippi on
Q: Neighbor's cat bit my hand. Have severe infection. Is cat's owner financially responsible for all medical bills?

I have the cat on security video walking up to me on 3/18/2023 at 5:13AM wanting to be petted. I petted him. Without provocation, he lunges at me and seizes my right hand and bites it several times all the while clawing my right arm with his hind feet. I pull away and the cat stands there looking... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Mar 26, 2023

Retain a personal injury attorney who can send a demand letter to the neighbor to obtain their Homeowners Insurance information. Your damages may be covered by their Home liability policy.

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 Personal Injury, Business Law, Health Care Law and Public Benefits for Mississippi on
Q: What kind of lawyer would i use for intercompany short term disability plan denial, admistrated third party sedgwick.

In 2022 I suffered a sudden onset of anxiety and depression after a bout with corona virus. With no known cause I began to go to doctors to try and seek out reason. After an MRI to evaluate my pituitary gland it was discovered that I had suffered at least two ischemic attacks(strokes) of the... View More

Damon Miller
Damon Miller
answered on Jan 2, 2023

Hello!

For your issue, it sounds like you would need to talk to someone like me who specializes in ERISA short-term and long-term disability claims. If I gather correctly, it sounds like your issue is that Sedgwick has denied the claim because the disability policy does not cover loss of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Antitrust for Mississippi on
Q: I think I was lied to buy an obgyn. Is this considered Medical malpractice? Can I receive compensation?

I went to have my mirena iud removed @ the 5 year mark. The nurse practitioner could not find the strings, she used something she called a hook & other tools to find the them. Then I was sent for an ultrasound to check if the IUD was still in place. The obgyn then came in & used more tools... View More

Michael Greer
Michael Greer
answered on Dec 25, 2022

Yes, likely. You definitely have injuries and damages and it appears medical negligence caused it.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: What type of lawyer can handle seven different areas of law? Mainly around consumer rights.

I had an accident on May 15th and I have several issues with the procedures and what has stemmed from the aftermath. In regards to my finance company, previously lawyer and the insurance company. And they all have different areas of law. So I'm reaching out to try to find a lawyer that can... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 3, 2022

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It might be difficult to find an attorney who meets all seven areas of law on your list, depending on what they are. Instead, it might be easier to find an attorney who deals with the major areas of importance.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Mississippi on
Q: Is this a bribe?: "if you state that you do not object to offender getting probation I will offer $200,000 restitution".

Drunk driver hit my vehicle

-killed my 4 year old son from fractured neck

-my 6 year olds spine snapped, and had internal bleeding from 3 organs

-i broke my right shoulder & suffered bilateral artery damage in my neck so high risk for blood clots in my brain... View More

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Aug 27, 2022

This is a tricky one, because it sounds as though it may come dangerously close to being one, not to mention there is a question as to whether the defendant's "offer" could be discharged via bankruptcy or some other means. That being said, I'd be curious to know whether there... View More

Q: I am currently in the middle of a SSA reconsideration that has been going on since February 7. On May 4 , I had a stroke

This led to a diagnosis of Severe Aortic Stenosis, covered by compassionate allowance of disability. I was given about a year" give or take a few months" without two life- saving surgeries. My disability caseworker was notified immediately after diagnosis. 6 weeks later, I find she never... View More

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jun 27, 2022

I am sorry for your issues and the delay in answers, however it is not uncommon in the social security field for a reconsideration to remain pending for 8 to 10 weeks. You should have access to your file online that can advise you where the reconsideration stands. If that is denied, then you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: What is the US Civil Statute to be cited in a personal injury due a faulty elevator at a VA Hospital?

Due to the elevator falling and abruptly stopping between floors and when I was rescued out I had suffered damages to my leg and had three surgeries, with the last one being a total knee replacement

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on May 23, 2022

This would be a Federal Tort Acts claim and you have a 2 year statute in which to file a SF-95 form and prove your damages. Failure to file such form could result in your claim being lost and denied. You need to seek consultation with an attorney in your area to discuss your rights and claim for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Employment Discrimination for Mississippi on
Q: I NEED TO FILE EEOC RIGHT TO SUE LETTER BY JUNE17. HOW CAN I FIND SOMEONE?

EMPLOYER HAS 400 EMPLOYEES AND OWNER PARENT COMPANY HAS 10,000

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on May 19, 2022

I would highly encourage you to reach out to an experienced lawyer to handle this. You can reach out to any attorney on this platform by clicking the contact information next to their name. Most lawyers, including those at my office, offer free consults to see what can be done to help you out.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: If police takes two years to turn case over to da office . Can I sue for not investigating.

I had a person walk in my yard point gun at me and said you know what I am here for . Then beat me with gun . Police came and two years later still had not helped me.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Apr 5, 2022

Under MS law, you would have only 1 year to sue a police department. However, they do not have a time line in which to complete an investigation as toward charging the person with a crime. Your injury claim may be barred against your neighbor as well as it is going to be defined as a intentional... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Do I need a lawyer as the victim of domestic violence, there’s evidence & my hearing was approved for court.

I was assaulted by my ex. I know he’ll have a lawyer present since he is currently in probation for a dui. I filed charges against him and went to a hearing for it. It got approved. A no contact order was established and a court date will be set. Would I need to get a lawyer ? I have evidence of... View More

Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Feb 24, 2022

You will not need an attorney in this case. You are a witness for the State.

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