One person dies every minute in the U.S. due to a drunken driver. 28% of all traffic deaths are due to alcohol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People have known about the dangers of mixing drinking and driving for years. There have...
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Month: June 2020
Car crashes are not accidents
Calling a car crash an accident is a bit deceptive. It makes it sound as if it was something that neither party could control and that no one could prevent. As you’ll see, that is very rarely the case. For instance, nearly every single car accident that happens comes...
Buying or leasing commercial property
As their company grows, business owners in Mississippi might be looking for a new commercial location for their business. The challenge comes in when they have to decide whether to lease or purchase the property. There are several factors that they ought to consider;...
Understanding Mississippi assault charges
If you were taken into custody by the Meridian police for assault, you’re probably wondering what sort of charges you are likely to face. A lot depends on how you were alleged to have assaulted the person and whom you are accused of assaulting. Some offenses carry...
Improper load securement can lead to crashes
Semitrucks carry large and heavy loads across the country. This is a valuable service that keeps our country going but these vehicles can also cause crashes if they aren’t loaded properly. Improper securement of loads and incorrect positioning of items can cause the...
Understanding different commercial real estate types
In Mississippi and around the country, commercial leases work best when they benefit both the landlord and the tenant. The landlord wants to earn an income as well as protect their investment in the rental transaction. The tenant wants a property that complements...
What to know about escrow accounts
After a seller accepts an offer to purchase a Mississippi home, the property will likely be referred to as in escrow. This means that a buyer's earnest money deposit is being held by a neutral party while the sale is pending. Typically, a buyer must find financing,...
Mistakes to avoid when buying a house
For most people in Mississippi and throughout the country, a home will be the most expensive item that they buy in their lifetimes. Therefore, it is important to go through the process of buying a home carefully. Doing so may allow a person to save money on interest...
Racial inequality in marijuana possession charges in Mississippi
“Marijuana use is roughly equal among Blacks and whites, yet Blacks are 3.73 times as likely to be arrested for marijuana possession,” according to a report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). That is the figure for the country as a whole; in Mississippi, it...
Who is responsible for a rear-end collision in Mississippi?
When you hear the word “rear-end collision” you probably immediately assume that the driver in the back is at fault -- but that may not always be the case. Generally, drivers are expected to maintain an assured clear distance between the front end of their vehicles...