With the current state of the world, many people have been concerned with the health of the commercial real estate market. While it may be true that many individuals and entities have put off buying or leasing commercial property out of fear of making a bad...
Month: November 2020
Don’t let spinal cord injury damages ruin you
A serious car accident can leave devastation in its wake. For some accident victims, this means suffering an injury to the head or neck that can be debilitating and painful. Recovering from these injuries can be challenging and limiting, not to mention costly. That’s...
Understanding Meridian’s comprehensive plan and zoning code
Like all cities in Mississippi, Meridian has an ordinance that is colloquially known as the Zoning Code. The city also has a comprehensive plan. Very few people in the city apart from the employees of the Planning Division can distinguish one from another or explain...
Mississippi CRASH team essential to accident investigations
A news report of a recent accident involving pedestrians who were struck by a motor vehicle provides only a few details about how the accident occurred. Three pedestrians, all teenaged males, were struck by a single vehicle in Pearl River County, and two of the boys...
Picayune teenager injured by hit-and-run driver
Taking a bus to school seems like an essentially risk-free form of transportation. However, waiting for the bus has several risks, as demonstrated by a recent hit-and-run accident near Picayune. The accident The accident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. At about...
Four types of identity theft crimes in Mississippi
When people in the Meridian area think of theft crimes, they may picture burglars, muggings, shoplifting and pickpockets. And while these are all examples of theft, another type of theft crime that could lead to criminal charges in Mississippi is identity theft. There...
Why should I get a title search before purchasing a home?
Purchasing a home is an exciting time in a person’s life, but it is not a process that should be rushed through. If any important steps are not completed, it could lead to delays in the home buying process. Specifically, it is important for buyers and sellers in...
Talk to your teens about distracted driving
Getting their driver’s license is a right of passage for many teenagers in Meridian, and once licensed, teens may be very eager to get behind the wheel. However, teens do not have the driving experience or maturity that older drivers have. This could lead them to take...