Mississippi Accident Lawyer Blog

Doug Childs was hunting in Oktibbeha County, MS when he was accidentally shot by another hunter. He was hunting off of Hawkins Road near the Choctaw County line. The family of Mr. Childs has a claim against the other hunter for negligence for not positively identifying his target before pulling the trigger. A hunter should practice gun safety at all times and know what is in front of and behind the target.

In an unrelated hunting accident, a 10 year old girl and her mother were shot and injured while riding their horses on a trail designated for horseback riding. The girl suffered a punctured lung and is in the intensive care unit at a local hospital. The trail is 21 miles long and used for hiking and riding and is near public roads where it is illegal to hunt from. The shooter was ticketed for hunting from a public road.

If the hunter was living in a home that had homeowners insurance, then a claim could be made under that insurance policy to cover the damages up to the policy limits of the insured. If you are hunting out of your vehicle, then the car insurance may apply.

If you know of someone who has been injured or killed in a hunting accident and have some questions, call Paul Snow for a FREE consultation to discuss your legal rights at 601-969-1977 or 1-800-640-4478 or contact us online.

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Offshore Accidents

If you are injured or know someone who was killed in an offshore accident, do you know your rights?

If you know someone who was injured or killed as a result of the actions of someone else or conditions of a vessel, you should contact an experienced maritime attorney. Paul Snow discusses some of our past experience in representing families of victims of such accidents. Because the rights of the family members of a maritime accident dramatically depend on the classification of the vessel involved and the status of the victim as a seaman or a passenger, the family's rights must be analyzed carefully by an experienced maritime attorney. The Law Office of Paul Snow is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Louisiana, and have handled a number of offshore accident cases in the past to successful conclusion.

If you are injured or know someone who was killed on a fixed platform, do you know your rights?

A determining factor will be whether the platform is located in state waters or on the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States . The victim's rights can depend upon whether the accident resulted from the negligence of a vessel operating near the platform, the platform operator itself, or its contractors. Analyzing the rights of the victim in such an accident is extremely complex and you should contact an experienced maritime attorney if you have been injured or know someone who has been killed on a fixed platform. The Law Office of Paul Snow is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Louisiana, and have handled a number of fixed platform accident cases in the past to successful conclusion.

If you are injured or know someone who was killed on a vessel such as a jackup, semi-submersible drilling rig, or drilling ship, etc., do you know your rights?

Rights of maritime victims depend upon whether the victim is an employee of the operator of the vessel, a passenger, or a member of the crew, or which jurisdiction governs the area in which the accident occurred. You should contact an experienced maritime attorney if you are injured or know someone who was killed as a result of the actions of someone else or condition of the vessel. Because the rights of the victim of an offshore accident depend on the classification of the vessel involved and the status of the victim as a seaman or passenger, the rights of victim must be analyzed carefully by an experienced maritime attorney. The Law Office of Paul Snow is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Louisiana, and have handled a number of maritime accident cases in the past to successful conclusion.

Will I be fired if I bring a claim?

When someone is injured or killed in an offshore accident, usually the employer's insurance company will pay for the medical bills and compensation while the victim is out of work. The employer will recover the money they paid out if the victim is successful in making his claim against a negligent third party who caused the accident; therefore, the employer should be more than agreeable to allow the claim to go forward since the employer will be reimbursed any monies that they spent through their insurance company if the claim is successful. The Law Offices of Paul Snow is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Louisiana, and have handled a number of offshore accident cases in the past to successful conclusion.

The Law Offices of Paul Snow handle claims involving wrongful death and personal injury of workers aboard: jackup drilling rigs, semi-submersible drilling rigs, drill ships, barges, supply, utility and crew boats, seismic vessels, dredges, jackup barges, diving vessels, commercial fishing boats, offshore and inland tug boats, and helicopters.

If you have some questions, call Paul Snow now at 1-800-640-4478 for a FREE consultation to see if you have a case or contact us online.

The driver of a John Deere tractor, McKenzie C. Beilmann, was killed when he was struck from behind by the driver of a large cement truck. The accident happened on Hwy. 98 in the westbound lane of traffic. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the truck driver "ran through him." Mr. Beilmann was taken to Forest General Hospital where he later passed away. He is survived by his parents Frank and Randolyn Beilmann, a sister and a brother. Our prayers go out to the family.

WHO CAN MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST WHOM AND WHY? The family of Mr. Beilmann can make a claim against the insurance company for the driver of the truck since he caused the accident. Mr. Beilmann had a right to use the highway just like anyone else. The truck driver had a duty to keep a proper lookout and to properly control his truck at all times. He must have been speeding or going too fast for the circumstances because he couldn't stop in time. Claims could be made for medical and funeral bills, pain and suffering, lost income, and loss of the society and companionship of their family member.

If you know of someone who has lost a loved one in an accident and have some questions, call Mississippi Accident Lawyer Paul Snow at 601-969-1977 or contact us online for a FREE consultation to see whether or not you have a case. We represent clients in all kinds of accident cases including large truck accidents, car accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, and accidents involving tractors.

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Insurance Denial of Claim

Each day dozens of people in Mississippi suffer severe personal injuries. Those injuries can include brain injury, back injury, neck injury, injuries to hands or feet, injuries to the face, internal injuries, injuries to the hips or knees, or similar injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured because of someone else's negligence, Mississippi law states that you have the right to recover money damages for your injuries. If the insurance company denies your claim, call Paul Snow to discuss whether or not you have a case. Remember, both parties can be at fault and you still may recover damages for your injuries.

You have a right to recover damages for your past lost wages, future lost wages, past medical bills, future medical bills, car damage, and any other related expenses. In addition, the law states that you are entitled to money damages for pain and suffering you have experienced in the past and will experience in the future.

Every successful claim for personal injuries has three parts:

• You suffered injury

• Someone else may be partly at fault

• There is insurance money to pay for it

I have been representing injured clients for over 34 years. If you have suffered a serious personal injury, you should call my office. There is never a charge for discussing your case. If we take your case, there is no fee until we win.

In Mississippi, the law imposes a statute of limitations which sets the maximum amount of time that legal proceedings can occur after the date of the accident. Each year at my law office, people call me to ask me for help that have legitimate cases, only to find out that their time limit has run out. It is one of the most difficult things for me to tell them that I cannot help them because they waited too long to call me.

I have been a personal injury lawyer for over 34 years. Please call Paul Snow at 601-969-1977 or 1-800-640-4478 or contact us online, for help and advice if you or someone you know has suffered an injury. I am here to help.

Fire / Burn Injuries

Most common burns are caused by:
Flammable gas or liquid fuel explosions
Automobile accidents
Electrical accidents
Industrial accidents
Gasoline spills
Building fires
Defective candles
Lighters and matches
Hot water / Scalding

Burn patients recovering from serious personal injury burn accidents, including third-degree burns, often require expert medical treatment to deal with the long term physical and psychological effects of their injuries. The Law Office of Paul Snow understands that your immediate goal, or that of a loved one, is insurance company payment of medical bills and compensation for lost wages and other damages.

Personal Injury Attorney Paul Snow will discuss with you your situation and go over legal options available to you, as well as work with the insurance companies and other parties involved to ensure that your medical care, financial, and other needs are handled quickly and appropriately.

If you or a loved one has experienced a burn injury, please contact us online or call us at 601-969-1977 or our toll free number 1-800-640-4478 to set up your FREE consultation to discuss your legal rights.

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A man riding a bike on Hwy. 555 was struck by the driver of a 2008 Chevy pickup truck pulling a trailer going in the same direction. The driver of the pickup truck was passing the bike when the accident happened. The bike rider was either Mason Storm or Nathan Seyfarth. The injured person was taken to Natchez Regional Medical Center with severe injuries and later transferred to University Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

The driver of a bike has as much right to use the highway as a motorist according to the Rules of the Road. Also, the driver of the pickup is not supposed to pass unless he can do so safely. The injured party can make a claim against the driver of the pickup truck for not warning the bike rider that he was approaching and was about to pass in addition to other things.

We represent clients who have been involved in bike accidents all over MS including Natchez, Jackson, Lucedale, Gulfport, BIloxi, Hattiesburg. If you know of someone who was injured in a bike accident and have some questions, call Paul Snow for a FREE consultation at 601-969-1977 or 1-800-640-4478 or contact us online.

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Tasha Kelly, a passenger in a red Mustang which was traveling west on the I-20 frontage road was killed when a Dodge pickup truck crossed over into oncoming traffic and hit the Mustang. The driver of the Mustang was taken to the University Medical Center with personal injuries. Ms. Kelly was pronounced dead at the scene. After the accident, the driver and passengers of the pickup truck fled the scene of the accident.

WHO CAN MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST WHOM AND WHY? The driver of the Mustang and the family of the passenger can make a claim against the owner of the pickup truck's insurance company because the driver of that vehicle caused the accident. But, suppose there were no insurance on the pickup truck; then, a claim can be made against the insurance company who insures the Mustang for uninsured motorists benefits. Hit-and-run accidents are covered by the uninsured motorists provisions of the policy. Additionally, the family of Ms. Kelly may make a claim against their own insurance company for the same type of benefits. Funeral bills are covered by the medical pay benefit of the policy.

If you know of someone who has been injured or killed by a hit-and-run driver and have some questions, call Paul Snow at 601-969-1977 to discuss your legal rights FREE of charge or contact us online. We represent families who have lost a loved one in an accident involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, drunk driving accidents, and any kind of wrongful death case.

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The Law Office of Paul Snow represents clients seriously injured in accidents caused by another party's negligence in:

Vicksburg, Tupelo, Starkville, Southaven, Ridgeland, Pearl, Pascagoula, Olive Branch, Natchez, Meridian, Laurel, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Greenwood, Greenville, Columbus, Clinton, Clarksdale, and Biloxi. We also represent personal injury accident victims in Louisiana from New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

We are dedicated to seeking justice for our clients and obtaining the maximum recovery for their accident cases.

Personal Injury Lawyer Paul Snow represents personal injury victims in a number of areas, including:

Car / motorcycle / truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, exposure to hazardous substances, Jones Act seaman claims, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, onshore & offshore injuries, premises liability, and products liability.

Our successful track record of obtaining the best results for our clients allows us to provide our clients with the manpower, resources, and tools necessary to successfully resolve your personal injury claim.

Over the years, we have developed a network of highly qualified experts and other key professionals that we rely on to help us to prove our clients' injury/accident cases.

The Law Office of Paul Snow will deal with the insurance companies of the parties liable for the accident to make sure that you are treated fairly and that you receive the maximum recovery that your injuries warrant. We will fight for what is in your best interest, whether we decide to settle the case out of court or take the case all the way to trial. We will fight for your right to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, medical costs, pain and suffering, and other damages.

We seek justice for our clients and understand that a good settlement or a victory in court requires hard work, dedication, and ongoing communication with accident and medical experts, legal professionals, and especially our clients.

The statute of limitations for filing an injury action or lawsuit in Mississippi may limit your claim. Please call us right away to discuss your case FREE of charge. We handle injury and accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you only pay for our services if we obtain a recovery for you.

To schedule your FREE consultation with Paul Snow, call 601-969-1977 or 1-800-640-4478 or contact us online.

Drunk drivers cause tragic accidents resulting in serious personal injury and, in more severe accidents, death. Mississippi drunk driving law allows financial compensation for victims and punishes intoxicated motorists and alcohol providers who served them, including bars, package liquor stores, and grocery stores.

These special laws allow for recovery of punitive damages against the alcohol provider. Punitive damages may be awarded, in addition to compensatory damages (compensatory damages include medical expenses, lost earnings and damages for pain and suffering and other losses).

Mississippi accident lawyer Paul Snow has the resources and experience to make alcohol providers and their insurance companies pay for the damages that they cause. In fact, Paul Snow has obtained a structured settlement for $4,500,000 for two high school students who were injured by a minor who bought alcohol from Kroger and Super D in Jackson, Mississippi.

If you have been injured or had a loved one killed as the result of a drunk driver, contact Paul Snow to insure that your rights are protected. Call us at 601-969-1977 or 1-800-640-4478 or contact us online to discuss your legal rights FREE of charge.

The Law Office of Paul Snow represents clients injured in motorcycle accidents and family members of victims of wrongful death due to motorcycle crashes. Motorcyclists can suffer serious personal injury when other drivers switch lanes without looking in advance for the presence of motorcycles. We also serve clients injured in car accidents, collisions or crashes resulting from defective motorcycle product parts or design.

Motorcycle accident injuries can be severe, life altering, and fatal. Common injuries include third-degree burns to the head or neck, spinal cord paralysis, nerve damage, broken or dislocated bones, and limited use or amputation of a limb. The Law Office of Paul Snow understands clients' concerns about mounting medical bills, lost wages, and providing for family members. Motorcycle injury attorney Paul Snow will discuss your situation with you and go over the options available to you as well as the insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure that all of your needs are met.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, contact us online or call us at 601-969-1977 or 1-800-640-4478 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal rights.

About 3,900 UTV's are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a crash hazard. The utv can accelerate without warning. There have been 32 reports of unexpected acceleration. These vehicles have a propensity to rollover and are dangerous. Off highway and off road vehicles are involved in hundreds of accidents every year.

The affected models have serial numbers between 85004828 and 95010404 and were sold from June 2007 through July 2009. Call 1-866-678-6701 or contact their web site at www.badboyenterprises.com . The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using the recalled Bad Boy Buggies and contact their dealer for a free repair.

If you know of someone who has been injured or killed in an off road vehicle accident, whether it was an ATV or UTV, call Paul Snow now to discuss your legal rights at 601-969-1977 or contact us online. We offer a FREE consultation to see whether or not you have a case. Don't wait until it is too late, call now.

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On February 2, 2008, Kenneth Keith, was driving his pickup truck while drunk and crossed over the center line and hit a car being driven by Tech Sgt. John W. Templin. Sgt. Templin was stationed at Kessler Air Force base at the time in Biloxi, MS. The accident caused by the drunk driver resulted in Sgt. Templin's death. The drunk driver was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The family of Sgt. Templin can make a claim against the driver's insurance company, but they also may be able to make a claim against the bar or store that sold the alcohol to the drunk driver. This is called liquor liability and is often overlooked by most people and some attorneys.

The family would have to prove that the driver was visibly intoxicated when the bar or store sold the alcohol to the driver. If the family can prove this evidence through witnesses or credit card receipts or any other kind of evidence, then a claim can be made. A Mississippi Accident Lawyer who has experience in handling these types of cases is crucial because they are difficult cases to win. If you know of someone who has been killed or injured by a drunk driver and have some questions, call Paul Snow at 601-969-1977 to discuss your legal rights or contact us online. We offer a FREE consultation to see if you have a case. Don't wait until it is too late, call now.

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A one vehicle accident was caused when the driver left the road on Hwy. 29 south, over corrected which caused the beetle to flip over and pinned the passenger underneath the vehicle. Passersby pulled the victim out from under the car. The passenger sustained serious injuries and was taken to Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg,MS.

Anyone hurt in the accident can make a claim against the driver's insurance company because the driver lost control of her vehicle. Also, claims could be made against any victim's own car insurance company for uninsured motorist benefits.

If you know of someone who has been injured in a rollover accident and have some questions, call Paul Snow at 601-969-1977 or contact us online. We will talk with you FREE of charge to see whether or not you have a case. Do not let the time limit run out on your case. Call now.

We represent clients all over MS involved in any type of accident.

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A four car accident caused multiple personal injuries to Quinshayla Powell, a passenger in the vehicle driven by Callie Brown. Brown was headed east on Hwy. 61 when she ran a red light and collided with a Dodge Ram driven by Shondrick Tucker of Rolling Fork; Brown's vehicle then hit a Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Billy Brown;then Tucker's vehicle was hit by a Ford Expedition driven by Patricia Adcock. Ms. Powell was taken to University Medical Center in Jackson, MS for treatment of her injuries.

WHO CAN SUE WHOM AND WHY? The driver of the vehicle who ran the red light can be sued by anyone injured in the accident or subsequent accidents. If there is not enough insurance to go around, then Ms. Powell can make a claim against her own insurance company for underinsured motorist benefits. She can stack or add the number of vehicles on her policy to recover full damages. For example, if the at fault driver only had $25,000 of liability insurance coverage, and Ms. Powell had $50,000 of uninsured coverage with 3 vehicles on the policy, then Ms. Powell could make a claim for a total of $175,000, but the insurance company would get a credit for any money that she received from other sources.

If you know of someone who has been involved in a multi-car accident and have some questions, call Paul Snow at 601-969-1977 to discuss your legal rights or contact us online.. We offer a FREE consultation to see whether you have a case. Sometimes these cases can get complicated like the accident discussed above. You may be entitled to benefits that you do not know about. That is why you should always consult with an experienced accident lawyer.

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A one vehicle accident caused injuries to Carolyn McMillan, Christina Latendress and her three year old son when the driver, Carolyn McMillan, who was driving a white four-door Plymouth west on Ludlow Road lost control, overturned, skidded through a ditch, hit a stump and then caught on fire. The occupants were trapped inside of the vehicle. A first responder arrived and knocked a window out and cut the baby's seat belt off of the car seat and got the baby to safety, but could not get the driver out. The fire was getting bigger and two other passersby got the driver out. Two victims were transported by air to the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Christina Latendress and her son can make a claim against the driver's insurance company for loosing control of her vehicle;they also can make a claim under the medical pay provisions of the same policy. Also, they can make a claim against their own insurance company for underinsured motorist benefits and medical pay benefits. Certain restrictions apply so you may want to consult with a Mississippi Accident Lawyer to discuss your legal rights.

If you know of someone who has been burned in any kind of accident and have some questions, you can call Paul Snow to discuss your case FREE. We do not charge any attorney fees unless we recover for you. Call now at 601-969-1977 or contact us online. We represent clients in all kind of accident and personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, uninsured motorist claims, insurance claims and cases against drunk drivers.

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