MS Car Wreck or Accident - Grandmother Dies

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - Grandmother Dies 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

Carol Woods, a Jackson County resident, was killed after she sustained injuries from a wreck.  Her Grandson, Robert Woods, was driving a Chevrolet van when he turned in front of a Nissan Truck.  Ms. Woods was taken to Ocean Springs Hospital but unfortunately, she died as a result of the accident.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all parties involved in this tragedy. 

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Car Wreck or Accident - DUI Death

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - DUI Death 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

We have another unfortunate death from drunken driving.  Angel Angulo Quintana of Pascagoula, Mississippi was killed in a drunken driving wreck in Pascagoula at the intersection of Chicot Road and Highway 90.  The drunken driver, Orlando Pereira Martinez, of Gautier, Mississippi was arrested and charged with two counts of felong DUI causing deaths.

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Car Wreck or Accident - Another Death

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - Another Death 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

A car wreck in Long Beach, Mississippi resulted in another unfortunate death.  Our blog will give updated information as soon as it becomes available.

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Car Wreck or Accident - Death

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - Death 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

A Clinton, Mississippi couple were killed after wrecking their car into a tree.  They were taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi but unfortunately neither of them survived. 

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

 

MS Car Wreck or Accident - Casey Aldridge

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - Casey Aldridge 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

Casey Aldridge, boyfriend of Jamie Lynn Spears, is walking after his car wreck.

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MS Car Wreck or Accident - Casey Aldridge

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - Casey Aldridge 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

Casey Aldridge, Jamie Lynn Spears' boyfriend, sustained a fractured skull in a car wreck.  He suffered mild brain trauma but is expected to have a full recovered from the accident.

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Car Wreck or Accident - Death

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - Death 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

The driver in the car wreck on Interstate 10 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi that caused the death of a male driver has now been identified.  The driver was Jamie Mallette D'Iberville, Mississippi.  The coroner indicated that head injuries caused the death.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

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MS Car Wreck or Accident - Casey Aldridge

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - Casey Aldridge 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

Jamie Lynn-Spears boyfriend and father of her child was in a serious car wreck.  He is currently in the hospital.

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MS Car Wreck or Accident - Policeman Injured

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident - Jackson, Mississippi Police Officer Injured

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

On Interstate 20 in Jackson, Mississippi, a police officer with the Jackson, Mississippi Police Department was injured.  Officer Ella Small, a Jackson Motorcycle Officer, was involved in a funeral when the crash between his motorcyle and the car happened.  We hope the officer recovers from the accident fully.

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Car Wreck or Accident - Death

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident -

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

At Exit 50 on Interstate 10 which is the Ocean Springs, Mississippi, exit, a car wreck caused a death.  A male died when he ran into the median and crashed into a tree.

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MS Car Wreck or Accident - Drowning Heroes

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident -

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

In the unfortunate tragedy that happened yesterday where a Mississippi woman died in a car wreck after running off the road into a ditch filled with water, we have some heroes.  Typical Mississippians responding to the call of duty when needed.  While none of these hereos even knew the victims, they risked their lives to help save them.  Fortunately, they were able to free the two children who are now in the hospital in intensive car.  Wade-Vancleave Road has ditch that is near the Pascagoula River Bridge where this accident happened.

You can read more about this story by clicking here or visiting the Sun Herald's website.

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Car Wreck or Accident - Crossing Lane Death

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident -

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

The death from a car wreck in Delisle, Mississippi was due to the other driver crossing into the wrong lane.  Unfortunately, Donna Rosalind Harper, a Pass Christian, Mississippi resident was killed in the accident.  Our sympathies are with all involved.

If you want to read more about this story, please click here or visit the Sun Herald's website.

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Car Wreck or Accident - Drowning

Mississippi Car Wreck or Accident Blog - Drowning Death

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney

A Jackson County resident has died due to a car wreck when she ran off the road near the Pascagoula Bridge.  Tosha Caudillo was driving a Jeep when she ran off the road and both of her children are in the hospital.

You can read more about this wreck by clicking here.

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Car Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

Mississippi Car Accidents and Wrecks - In Biloxi

Misssissippi Car Wreck or Accident Attorney, Jay Foster

Once again in Biloxi, Mississippi, another car wreck causes injuries.  This was a rear-end accident when a Ford Truck driven by Mark Reyes of Mobile rear-ended a car driven by Ryan Daly of Biloxi, Mississippi.  This caused a chain reaction crash by causing Daly to smash into two other vehicles, including a Biloxi Fire Department vehicle.

You can read more about this crash by visting the Sun Herald's website.

Mississippi Car Accidents and Wrecks, How Do I Know If My Lawyer Is Doing A Good Job?

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Car Accident Lawyer

 

If you are involved in a Mississippi car wreck or accident, it is very important to hire an experienced lawyer.  If, however, you have already hired a lawyer, this blog will discuss how you can tell if your lawyer is doing a good job on your case.

When you hire a lawyer you definitely want to make sure you are going to actually communicate with the lawyer you hired.  In other words, is the lawyer you saw in the telephone book or television ad the same lawyer that is actually handling your case or did your case get dumped on an associate?  If not, why did you hire that lawyer?  If the same lawyer is not handling your case, I would suggest looking for another lawyer.  In addition, is the lawyer that you hired talking to you on the telephone or are your calls to your lawyer being screened by his or her secretary?  Is the lawyer you hired for your Mississippi car wreck returning your telephone calls or is the lawyer not returning your telephone calls?

What type of injury do you have?  Is it a case of a severe, permanently disabling injury?  If so, the case may take longer to handle.  If not, and you have an injury where you were released within a couple of months from your doctor, has your lawyer promptly followed up with the insurance company to settle the case?

If you have questions about this or any other Mississippi car wreck or accident matter, please call or email Jay Foster.

 

MS Trucking Accidents Or Wrecks - Wreck

Mississippi Trucking Wreck or Accident - Wreck With 18 Wheelers Again 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney

Highway 49 in Stone County, Mississippi was shut down by two 18 wheelers that wrecked.  The accident was near the Harrison County and Stone County line.  One of the truck drivers was taken to Forrest General Hospital for treatment for his injuries from the accident.  Large truck wrecks involving 18 wheelers is fairly common in South Mississippi.

If you have questions about this or any other trucking wreck, please call or email Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Trucking Accidents Or Wrecks - Regulations

Mississippi Trucking Wreck or Accident - Regulations

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney

Title 49, Section 390.3 of the CFR, which is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Trucks or 18-wheelers, requires that drivers and their employers be familiar with these regulations.  Specifically, in pertinent part, the regulation states, "Every driver and employee shall be instructed regarding, and shall comply with, all applicable regulations contained in this subchapter."

Obviously, this requirement is designed to help prevent trucking accidents and wrecks.

If you have questions about this or any other trucking wreck, please call or email Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Trucking Accidents Or Wrecks - Inspection

Mississippi Trucking Wreck or Accident - Truck Driver's Pre-Trip Inspection 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney

Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations 392.7

Title 49, Section 392.7 of the Code of Federal Regulations has certain pre-trip inspection requirements.  For example, before an 18-wheeler or truck can be driven on the road, a truck driver has a duty to inspect the truck to make sure certain parts and accessories actually work.  The truck driver must make sure that  the brakes work, including the parking brake, the lights work, the tires are okay, the horn works, and other safety devices.

Since 18-wheelers are on the road so much, this inspection is required for safety.  It helps prevents trucking accidents or wrecks involving 18-wheelers which could cause serious injuries.

If you have questions about this or any other trucking wreck, please call or email Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Trucking Accidents Or Wrecks - Hazardous

Mississippi Trucking Wreck or Accident -

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney

A wreck involving an 18 wheeler is holding up traffic on Interstate 10 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.  The truck was carrying hazardous material.  The hazardous material is leaking out of the barrels.

If you have questions about this or any other trucking wreck, please call or email Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Trucking Accidents Or Wrecks - Secure Load

Mississippi Trucking Wreck or Accident - Secure Load 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney

Title 49, Section 392.9 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires the safe loading of a commercial motor vehicle such as an 18 wheeleror truck.  The 18-wheeler's cargo must be properly distributed and secured as required by Section 393.100.  We have seen many accidents or wrecks due to the improper distribution or failure to secure a load.

If you have questions about this or any other trucking wreck, please call or email Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Trucking Accidents Or Wrecks - Death Accident

Mississippi Trucking Wreck or Accident - Another Unfortunate Death 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney

Another wreck with an 18-wheeler killed a Picayune woman.  Unfortunately, we see far too many wrecks involving 18-wheelers in Mississippi.  Robin Barber died on Texas Flat Road which was near McLeod Park. 

The truck driver was treated and fortunately for him, released by Hancock Medical Center.

If you have questions about this or any other trucking wreck, please call or email Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Trucking Accidents Or Wrecks - No Speeding

Mississippi Trucking Wreck or Accident - Trucking Companies Must Schedule Loads Giving a Truck Driver Time For Safe Delivery 

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney

Frequently, trucking wrecks and accidents with 18 wheelers happens because the driver is in a hurry and speeding.  The truck driver is forced to speed because the trucking company has given the driver a schedule that cannot possibly be met without speeding.  However, Title 49 Section 392.6 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides, in pertinent part,

"No motor carrier shall schedule a run nor permit nor require the operation of any commercial motor vehicle between points in such period of time as would necessitate the commercial motor vehicle being operated at speeds greater than those prescribed by the jurisdictions in or through which the commercial motor vehicle is being operated."

If you have questions about this or any other trucking wreck, please call or email Mississippi Trucking Wreck Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.

MS Workers Compensation Accident

Mississippi Workers Compensation Accident - "Workmans Comp" - Medical Proof

by Jay Foster, Mississippi Worker’s Compensation Attorney

As we have talked about in our frequently asked questions, news, and library many times, a worker who is injured at work in a worker's compensation accident must have medical proof.  If an injured worker does not have proof through a doctor will say that their injuries were related to the accident, the case will be lost.  There simply is no exception to this rule.

In deciding a worker's compensation case today, Clark v. Spherion Corporation, the Mississippi Court of Appeals reaffirmed this long-standing rule and denied the injured worker treatment and benefits for the accident.  Of course, at our offices we agree with this rule.  Simply put, we agree that if a doctor will not related an injured worker's injuries to the accident that happened at work, then benefits and treatment should be denied.  What amazes us is that after all this time, we still have lawyers taking cases to trial that are clearly loser cases.

If you are an injured worker and your doctor has not told you that your injuries are related to the accident, then you need to ask him or her.  At a minimum, certainly, ask your lawyer if the medical records show your injury was related to the accident.

If you have questions about this or any other car wreck, please call or email Mississippi Worker’s Compensation Attorney Jay Foster right now by clicking here.