Litigation
Auto Accidents
Car accidents are common and most people will experience one along life’s journey. One of my primary practice areas is litigating liability claims in the area of motor vehicle accidents. Lawsuits involving motor vehicle accidents are among the most filed personal injury claims, and I have substantial experience in handling cases involving cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and tractor-trailers. From minor fender-benders to accidents causing catastrophic injuries and even death, my firm has litigated countless automobile and trucking accidents, and offers legal services and expertise in advising clients from the on-scene investigations immediately following a collision, through every step of ensuing litigation.
Premise Liability
Mississippi law provides broad protections for residential and commercial property owners, I have vast experience with all the legal issues involved when an individual is injured on property owned by another individual or business. Premises liability is governed by complex case law, I have significant experience handling litigation claims involving injuries which have occurred at residential properties, government and commercial entities, grocery stores, department stores, shopping malls, convenience stores, gas stations, apartment complexes, and other small businesses. These include:
- Slip-and-fall accidents involving water, spills, or ice and snow causing injury on the premises of commercial businesses
- Falls occurring on stairs, driveways, walkways and other allegedly defective or poorly maintained areas on commercial and residential properties
- Negligent Security
- Dog Bites
- Exposure to toxins, poisons, and mold
- Amusement Park Accidents
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Farming Accidents
- Gas Tank Explosions
- Lead Paint Poisonings
- Explosions and Fires
- Exposure to Toxic Substances
Wrongful Death
When a family loses a loved one in an accident, it is a devastating experience. In addition to the emotional trauma, a family could face financial hardships resulting from the loss of a breadwinner. A wrongful death claim can force the responsible party to pay damages to the family of the deceased individual.
Product Liability
When a manufacturer fails to create a safe product, either because the design was flawed, there was an error in manufacturing, or simply because they failed to properly warn consumers of a risk, then the manufacturer or seller of that product becomes liable to consumers who suffer an injury from the defective product. Many product liability claims involve pharmaceutical products that create unreasonable risks to those who use them.
Social Security Disability
If you are unable to work because of a disability, you have the right to file a Social Security Disability claim. If you’ve applied for disability and been denied, you might even feel hopeless, but rest assured that help is available. I know you need someone to fight for you. I can
- File your appeal paperwork for you
- Check the status of your pending claim
- Protect your privacy by providing the government with necessary information
- Receive copies of all correspondence sent to you
- Ensure that deadlines are met and all official inquiries are properly fulfilled
Bad Faith Insurance
I have extensive experience with handling bad faith claims brought against insurance companies, and have litigated numerous cases towards favorable verdicts and settlements. I have the knowledge and experience with these types of cases to ensure that our clients’ interests are safeguarded during the actual claims handling process, through litigation, and if necessary at trial. Our legal services include handling bad faith cases involving:
- Claim denials related to automobile liability and/or uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance policies
- Homeowners liability policies
- Dwelling losses, including contents losses and theft claims
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Insurers’ duty to defend a lawsuit
Business Services
Corporate Formation
Many small Mississippi Businesses do not have a lawyer to call to help set up a corporate entity. I have many years of experience helping Mississippi Small Businesses protect their assets and shield them from liability through the formation of limited liability companies and/or incorporation of business entity. You no longer have to worry about these matters. Let us help you today.
Legal Services Consultation
I work with new businesses and existing firms to assist them with business concerns, litigation concerns, commercial recordings (LLC, LLP, corporations, etc.), contract drafting and review, employment policies and concerns, and various other matters.
Business Litigation
Business is tough. Members, partners, employee and shareholders can quickly become adversaries over disagreements about the company or allegations of improper conduct are made. These disagreements can result in breach of contracts and agreements, misrepresentations, failed business ventures, employee lawsuits, breach of fiduciary duty or improper competitive actions. I handle business litigation of all types, including employment disputes, shareholder disputes, corporate dissolutions, tortious interference with business, breaches of contracts and claims relating to fraudulent business dealings.
Wills and Estate
- Prepare and Develop Last Will & Testament
- Prepare Health Care Directives and Power of Attorney
- Family Trust Agreements
- Probate claims