Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere—stores, hospitals, and even the workplace. Owners who negligently ignore spills or fail to keep walkways dry and even puts everyone at risk of falling and getting injured. Whenever these incidents happen, it’s vital that you make a report and get legal representation. However, not everyone may not know this and could possibly harm their claim before they’ve even filed it. Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law can help you get the justice you deserve.

While an auto accident could result in physical injuries, that’s not where the trauma stops. A crash can have a significant emotional or mental impact on a victim. If you or a loved one has been in a wreck and are dealing with emotional pain, you’re not alone. According to the National Center for PTSD, nearly seven to eight percent of the United States’ population will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. There are healthy ways to cope with emotional trauma and restore order and balance to your life.

Mississippi is a gorgeous state with many interesting destinations and scenic views. When you’re driving, you’re probably thinking about where you’re going and you’re keeping a lot of things in mind like gas and what you’re going to do when you get to your destination. But you’re also aware of the other drivers around you and staying safe. When other drivers are negligent, they can cause accidents that injure you, even if you’re the most cautious driver. In these cases, a Biloxi car accident lawyer from Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law can help you.

Worrying about medical bills, missing work, and dealing insurance companies can put people under a tremendous amount of stress. But we’re here to alleviate that. We’ll make sure your rights are protected and will fight to get you the compensation you need.

As personal injury lawyers, we see first hand the effects car accidents have on families. While any one accident can be traumatic, the most devastating often involve children who have been injured or worse. While car accidents can’t always be prevented, the risk of injury or fatality to children can be significantly decreased with the proper restraint system. If car seats are installed incorrectly, however, the consequences can be severe.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 723 children, 12 and younger, died as occupants in motor vehicles in crashes in 2016 and more than 128,000 were injured. Of those fatalities, 35 percent were not properly buckled. This is why it’s so important for parents, guardians, and caretakers to understand the significance of choosing and installing a car seat.

Many people choose to drive on the highway because it’s more direct than driving through town. Unfortunately, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safer. A typical highway design includes two lanes for cars traveling in the same direction, divided by a center line. When cars cross over this line and aren’t driving in a designated lane, they can cause terrible accidents and injuries. If this has happened to you, a Biloxi car accident lawyer from Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law can help you. We’ll make sure your voice is heard and will fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

The holiday season gives us time to celebrate special traditions with our loved ones. It’s likely you’ll want to make the most of this time, but we know it can fly by. Take a look at our holiday guide, so you don’t miss the events and holiday happenings that mean most to you.

While seatbelts aren’t always the most comfortable, they significantly reduce the risk of serious injury and death in the event of an accident. It’s important to recognize that vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the first three decades of life in the United States. If a person decides to forgo their seatbelt and ends up in an accident, the consequences can be devastating.

Even though most drivers and passengers in the U.S. wear a seatbelt while in a moving vehicle, there are still millions who do not. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 83 percent of Mississippi drivers wear a seatbelt. That is three percent lower than the national average. This is why Mississippi has established seat belt laws that define what is and is not allowed while riding in a car, truck, or another vehicle.

Losing a loved one, especially when the death was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, is always incredibly challenging. While legal matters are often the last thing on families’ minds during this time, it’s important to understand that families who have experienced such a loss may have the right to file a wrongful death claim under Mississippi Law.

While no amount of compensation can bring a loved one back, it can help to ease burdens associated with funeral costs, medical expenses, and lost wages. Compensation may also offer peace of mind to the family in the event the negligent or guilty party can be held accountable for their actions or inactions.

While some wrongful deaths are intentional, others are unintentional. Some of the most common unintentional wrongful deaths are related to car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace accidents.

As a responsible car owner, you’ve probably taken your car into the shop for regular maintenance, oil changes, and tire rotations; however, there may come a time when your car needs to be repaired. Whether you need new brakes or an ignition coil replacement, you’ll need to find a mechanic you’re comfortable with.

Once you do, you’ll enter into a contract with the mechanic, who will agree to fix your car for a predetermined price. Days later you’ll pick up your car, excited to have it back; however, what if your drive home doesn’t go as planned? What if the brakes you just have replaced cease to work and you end up rear-ending someone at a stoplight? What now?

The answer to that question is found back at the shop you just left. In the event you can prove a mechanic caused you to suffer a loss, you may be able to hold them negligent for your malfunctioning car.

Our smartphones go everywhere with us – from home to the office, and even to the bathroom. These devices keep us connected to the people who matter the most, as well as notify us as to what’s happening around us.

While we all use our smartphones in ways that best suit us, it’s important to know that these devices have even more power than we realize – the power to save lives. Keep reading to find out about the technology your phone has to save your life after a crash and the technology that may be developed in the future.

In the event you’re in an auto wreck, no matter how traumatic, your mind’s going to race to figure out what you’re supposed to do next. The phone that now may be on the passenger floor or under your feet is where you should start. While you do a quick evaluation of your injuries, focus on calling emergency services. The sooner they arrive at the scene, the better.