Buying a home is a big commitment. When a Mississippi resident is ready to take their hard-earned money and make a down payment on a residential property, they want to know that the steps they take will protect their interests and achieve their goals. Unfortunately,...
No one expects to get hurt in a motor vehicle accident. Though they happen every day, most Mississippi residents who have to endure collisions are able to walk away from their accidents with no significant losses. Some, however, suffer significant injuries that will...
Drunk driving charges can have a significant impact on the life of a Mississippi resident. Often their legal ordeals begin when they are stopped on suspicion of driving with alcohol in their system. When a law enforcement officer makes a drunk driving stop, they may...
One of a parent’s most acute fears is the image of their child dashing unknowingly into traffic on a busy street or highway. Those fears turned into tragic reality for the parents of a two-year-old who died when he dashed into traffic on State Highway 492 on May 3....
Incarceration is not a happy existence. The days are boring and inmates may be forced to socialize with other inmates whom they do not like. Occasionally, these tensions boil over and produce open conflicts. In some cases, as in the recent incident in the Jackson...
In Mississippi, landlords have many responsibilities. There is helpful information to address some common questions they may have related to repairs and evictions, lease terminations and security deposits. Repairs and evictions Landlords must make repairs when there...