If you suffer harm due to another party’s negligent or intentional actions, Mississippi & Tennessee law gives you the right to seek compensation for your losses. However, if you are a Christian, you might wonder whether filing a lawsuit is in line with your faith. After all, Jesus specifically instructs his followers...
It’s PTSD Awareness Month: Understanding Emotional Damages in Personal Injury Claims
Did you know that June is PTSD Awareness Month, and June 27th is PTSD Screening Day? If you know or suspect you have PTSD due to a personal injury accident, understanding the emotional damages you could claim for your PTSD is essential. When someone develops PTSD following...
Is Amazon or the Driver Liable in a Delivery Truck Accident?
If you’ve been hurt in an accident with an Amazon delivery truck, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, pursuing this compensation could prove more complex than you might hope. Amazon aggressively limits its liability wherever it can, which can make it hard to know who to file your...
Preventing Serious Injury While at the Pool this Summer
As the summer heats up in North Mississippi, swimming pools become the go-to spots for cooling off and relaxing. However, if you’re planning to hit the pool, remember to prioritize safety so everyone can enjoy it without incident. Here are some straightforward and practical safety tips for pool-goers to follow so fun...
Liability in Mississippi ATV and Off-Road Vehicle Accidents
Were you or someone you love involved in an ATV or off-road vehicle (ORV) accident in Mississippi? Are you wondering who is at fault and who should pay your medical bills? Determining liability and seeking compensation for medical bills and other losses can be a complex process. Numerous factors, from defective vehicle...
What Happens if a Truck Is Overweight?
The commercial trucking industry is subject to strict federal regulations that dictate, among many other things, what constitutes a safe weight for a commercial truck. At their largest, the trucks delivering goods throughout Mississippi and all across the country can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Given the sheer size of these...
Common Injuries on Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day holiday weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, with nice weather and plenty of opportunities to get out and spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, Memorial Day weekend is also a dangerous time of year for accidents and injuries.
Recognizing some of the most common...
The Dangers of Allowing Children to Sit in the Front Seat
Every parent wants to keep their children safe. However, allowing kids to sit in the front seat of a vehicle can put them at greater risk of injury in the event of a car accident.
At Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman, our North Mississippi car accident attorneys understand the...
Sharing the Road: What You Should Know About Motorcycle Awareness Month
Countless Mississippians have a passion for exploring and experiencing the state from the back of a motorcycle. Unfortunately, motorcyclists face exposure to significant risks on the road due to their lack of protection and the fact that other motorists don’t always take sufficient care to drive safely around motorcycles.
5 Common Causes of Warehouse Accidents
Warehouse environments are busy and fast-paced places where efficiency is essential, but safety must always come first. Unfortunately, accidents can occur, often due to common hazards that are easily missed. In this discussion, we will explore five typical causes of warehouse accidents, ranging from slips and falls to exposure to hazardous...
