Feeling sore after a motor vehicle accident is fairly common. Even minor accident injuries may leave victims with some level of pain for days or weeks after the collision, such as bruising or sprains. More serious injuries can cause accident victims to suffer significant amounts of pain for much longer, though.

If you were involved in a motor vehicle crash that left you with chronic or debilitating pain, you may be asking: Can I get compensation for back pain after a car accident? The easy answer is that personal injury claims provide a legal avenue for individuals to seek and recover compensation for their car accident injuries, including back pain. However, auto insurance companies who are responsible for footing the bill for accident settlements will often do everything within their power to limit how much compensation you are able to recover.

After a car accident, compensation for medical bills and other injury-related expenses is often the most pressing need. But whether you suffered injuries or walked away unharmed, property damage can also put a significant dent in both your finances and lifestyle.

Read on to learn how damaged property is handled in a car accident claim. If you have questions about a motor vehicle accident you suffered in Biloxi or surrounding areas in Mississippi, Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law has the answers you need. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with a qualified auto accident lawyer.

Being involved in a car accident can result in a wide range of physical, financial, and emotional damages. Securing compensation for these damages is essential to your recovery and long-term well-being. Unfortunately, auto insurers will do everything within their power to limit your ability to recover compensation for a car accident. 

If you have a pre-existing condition, the insurance company may try to exploit that fact to deny compensation altogether. Do not leave your compensation up to chance, schedule a free consultation with Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law to discuss how pre-existing conditions are handled in a car insurance claim. 

Sharing the road with a negligent driver is a stressful and dangerous experience. When that negligent driver causes an accident, you may be facing months of dealing with their insurer as they dispute liability.

In many car accident lawsuits, disputes over who was at fault comes down to the question of negligence. Sometimes negligence is obvious, as is the case with motorists who are driving faster than the posted speed limit or who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is not always the case, though.

Biloxi and other major Mississippi cities might not be considered very large when compared with others around the country. However, our cities here still see their fair share of rush hour traffic during certain times of the week and times of the day along specific roadways. 

Driving among this traffic congestion can be frustrating and stressful, so we’re going to highlight just how big of an issue rush hour can be (including the times and roads where it’s most prevalent). Next, we’re going to highlight strategies you can employ to ease your navigation of Biloxi roadways during rush hour (and share tips for avoiding traffic congestion altogether). 

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.

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.

While it will always be safer to drive during the day, there are times when nighttime driving is simply unavoidable. This could be because your work hours push your evening commute until late in the night, or perhaps because you do not have much time left to complete the last leg of a road trip.

Regardless of why you are traveling at night, you should be prepared to do so as safely as possible. Following the tips below tips will help you limit your risk of being involved in a nighttime car accident.