Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact Jay Foster Law. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.

Jay Foster's Community Involvement

• Are you involved in the local community helping people?
• Does Jay Foster provide free legal work?
• Is there any other way I can get free legal work?
• I need help other than legal help.  Is there anything available for me?

Workers Compensation

• If I am injured on the job in Mississippi, what should I do?
• Am I entitled to a settlement for pain and suffering due to a Mississippi Worker's Compensation accident?
• How much money can an injured Mississippi Worker get for a Mississippi Worker's Compensation accident?
• If the Judge ruled against me and I lost my Mississippi Worker's Compensation Case, how long do I have to appeal the decision?
• If I am injured in a Mississippi Worker's Compensation Accident, am I entitled to a jury trial?
• I was injured at work in Mississippi.  When should my worker's compensation check start?
• If I have a workers compensation injury and return to work at light duty but I am paid less money, am I entitled to anything?
• What does maximum medical improvement mean for a Mississippi Worker's Compensation accident?
• If I am injured in a Mississippi Worker's Compensation Accident, how much is the insurance company supposed to pay me per week?
• If I am injured in a Mississippi Worker's Compensation Accident, how is my average weekly wage determined?
• If I am injured at work in a Mississippi Worker's Compensation accident, am I entitled to a doctor of my own choice?
• If I am in a Mississippi Worker's Compensation Accident, what is the amount the insurance company is supposed to pay me for mileage?
• What does an impairment rating mean as it concerns a Mississippi Workers Compensation case?

Car Accidents

• Am I entitled to pain and suffering for a Mississippi car accident?
• If I am in a car accident or wreck in Mississippi, is the insurance company required to pay for the property damage to my car?
• If insurance company refuses to make a reasonable offer to settle my Mississippi car wreck case and you have to file a law suit, does the jury get to know there is insurance?
• What is the Mississippi statute of limitations for a Mississippi Car Accident or Car Wreck?
• If I have a car wreck in Mississippi, is the insurance company for the person that caused the car wreck required to pay for a rental car for me?
• If Jay Foster files a lawsuit on my car wreck case and it goes to trial, am I entitled to a separate jury instruction for loss of enjoyment of life?

Trucking Accidents

• In Mississippi, are truck drivers (people who drive 18 wheelers) limited in the number of hours they can drive?
• If I am in an accident with a 18 Wheel Truck in Mississippi, how do I know if my attorney has the experience necessary to handle my wreck involving an 18 Wheel Truck?
• Can trucking companies in Mississippi avoid fatigue-related trucking wrecks?
• Does it cost too much to install devices in trucks that would prevent fatigue-related crashes?

Nursing Home Abuse

• What is Nursing Home Abuse in Mississippi?

Dog Bite Attacks

• In Mississippi, does a dog have to bite someone before the Mississippi owner is responsible for the injuries caused by the dog?

Hurricane Insurance Claims

• In Mississippi, if my Hurricane Katrina Contractor took my money and failed to complete my home repair job, is there anything I can do?
• How can I get help for the damage caused to my property?
• How else can I get FREE help for my Hurricane Katrina damaged property?
• If I get a check from my insurance company for the damage to my property, do I have to send the check to the mortgage company?
• Is there any free legal help available for questions?
• I want to volunteer to help Hurricane Katrina Victims. How can I help?
• Are you filing the Hurricane Law Suits as "class action" law suits?
• What is your fee for representing us for our Hurricane Katrina Insurance claim?
• My mortgage company did not require me to purchase flood insurance. Is there any chance I can recover?
• Why should we hire you for our Hurricane Katrina Insurance claim?
• Why do insurance companies in Mississippi think they can get away with denying a large portion of Hurricane Katrina claims?
• Was Nationwide really on your side? Were you really in good hands with Allstate? Was State Farm really a good neighbor?
• Should I speak with my insurance company before I speak with an attorney?
• If I have purchased Hurricane Insurance from my Insurance Agent, am I covered for the damage?
• If my house was totally blown away, am I covered?
• If I had flood insurance, am I covered?
• Do you charge anything if we ask you a question about whether our Insurance Company will pay us?
• If we hire you to represent us, do we have to pay you anything?

Divorce & Family Law

• Does Jay Foster handle divorce or child custody cases?
• If I am getting a divorce in Mississippi and I will have primary physical custody of the children, how much is my spouse required to pay for child support?
• Does Mississippi law require that my spouse pay alimony to me if we get a divorce?
• If I am getting a divorce in Mississippi, how does the Judge determine who gets primary physical custody of the children?

Miscellaneous

• Have there been abuses in our civil justice system?
• Are Insurance Companies losing money when a jury awards someone who is injured money?
• What are your legal fees for a Mississippi personal injury case or a Mississippi Worker's Compensation case?

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