Mississippi has more uninsured drivers than any other state in the U.S. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe on our roads, be sure you are familiar with Mississippi underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage laws.

Uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) auto insurance exists to help you in the event you get in an accident with a driver who doesn’t have adequate vehicle insurance. If the other driver’s insurance policy isn’t sufficient to cover your losses, your UM/UIM coverage can kick in to make up the difference.

You’ve likely heard the saying “speed kills” before. It, therefore, shouldn’t come as a surprise that National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data cites speed as the primary contributing factor to at least 26% of all car accidents.

Despite the dangers speed clearly poses, there hasn’t been any legislation authorizing the installation or use of speed cameras in Mississippi. Red light cameras are prohibited in the state, too.

While many jurisdictions use these cameras to enforce established traffic laws, many drivers in Biloxi, Gulfport, and other parts of Mississippi continue to violate the law, endangering the lives of fellow motorists. This happens because there’s no concern about a camera catching them recklessly driving if a police officer isn’t nearby.

Motorcyclists are afforded all the same privileges and rights as drivers of other larger motor vehicles. With these rights comes the same legal responsibilities as any other motorist. It is not legal to ride a motorcycle without insurance in Mississippi for the legal and financial protection of everyone on the road.

In this article, we’ll explore insurance requirements for motorcyclists in Mississippi, licensure requirements, and what to do if you’ve been involved in an accident without insurance. The goal of Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law is to always provide rigorous legal representation without judgment or assumptions, so you can rely on us when you are unsure of your legal rights.

The diagnostic tools available in modern medicine save lives every day. But what happens if a negligent health care provider uses these tools incorrectly? A patient injured by a usually-harmless diagnostic test—or the misinterpreted results of that test—may be able to file a medical malpractice claim against the medical professional who acted wrongly.

Although an MRI might be considered scary or unpleasant by many, few people think this medical imaging procedure can cause patients serious harm. In the majority of cases, it shouldn’t. MRI technology is relatively safe and valuable for diagnosing a variety of conditions. Only when used inappropriately can it cause a patient to suffer adverse health effects.

You got hurt in a car accident, thought you were okay, and quickly agreed to sign a release, thus closing your claim. Now, you’re experiencing a sudden onset of unexpected back or neck pain or another debilitating diagnosis. Can you now reopen your car accident claim?

Generally, car accident claims cannot be reopened once closed. However, like any rule, there are a few exceptions in which you may be able to reopen your accident claim. Let’s explore why you generally can’t reopen a claim and the circumstances under which you may be able to do so.

If you drive an older vehicle, you may be familiar with the classic blind spot problem when attempting to back out of your driveway or parking spot or change lanes on the highway. You signal that you’re moving into another lane and begin to check your rearview mirrors, only to realize that the car behind you was in your blind spot the whole time. 

Fortunately, today’s vehicles have plenty of tech built in to make driving safer than ever before, including rear-end cameras designed to prevent this type of collision.

Construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous jobs in Mississippi. Employers should be doing everything within their power to protect construction workers while they are on the job, but time and time again Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law sees the opposite.

If you were injured on the job, you know that recovery can consume your entire life. On top of your pain and suffering, you may be dealing with steep medical bills, loss of the ability to work, and frequent trips to the doctor or therapist’s office. Workers’ compensation exists to help defray some of these costs. When your injury arises through the course of your job, your employer’s workers’ comp insurance should help cover the medical bills and loss of wages resulting from your injury.

There are few things in life more devastating than the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Never getting the chance to say one last goodbye or to plan a family member’s final days may truly feel like too much to bear.

No matter the type of medical care, a patient always has the right to receive information and ask questions before undergoing treatment. Communication with a medical professional allows the patient to make decisions about their own health care. It educates the patient about risks, benefits, and alternative treatment options. It gives the patient the chance to voice concerns and gain a fuller understanding of medical terms and concepts they may not be familiar with. Informed consent is a fundamental component of any successful patient-physician relationship.

A health care provider has a legal and ethical obligation to facilitate this exchange of information prior to testing or treatment. If you visited a health care provider and there was no process of informed consent prior to your procedure, you may have faced an instance of medical malpractice.