Your word is your bond, and you always follow through after making a deal with a client or another business. Sadly, not everyone follows through with their promises in the way that you do. Even when you put your agreement in writing, another company could default on...
Year: 2022
Understanding what it means to be charged with conspiracy
People typically think of a conspiracy as an elaborate plan to commit a crime. In the eyes of the law, it can be – and often is – much simpler. A conspiracy is simply when at least two people agree to commit a crime and then take some action towards committing it....
The problem with looking right and turning left
When you drive up to a stoplight, preparing to make a right turn, you're probably looking to the left. If that light is red, then you have to wait for traffic to clear before you can make your turn. This means watching to your left until the lane is clear. This is...
What’s the purpose of a field sobriety test?
Police officers who spot a driver who’s swerving, stopping randomly or showing other signs of being impaired will initiate a traffic stop. They need to determine what’s going on. If they have a reason to think that the driver is impaired, they may conduct a field...
What every Mississippi motorcyclist needs to know about helmets
A person doesn't even need to ride motorcycles to know about the most important piece of safety gear. If you were to ask any random adult, they will most likely tell you that a helmet is crucial for someone on a motorcycle. For riders and passengers in Mississippi,...
How do you know who is at fault for a car wreck?
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you know that the aftermath can be tumultuous. Your injuries have to be diagnosed, treated and allowed to heal. Your vehicle may have been damaged. Your confidence behind the wheel may have plummeted. There can be...
3 legal obligations you have as an employer
Running a business comes with a lot of legal risks, many of which start when you hire employees. Your workers could make mistakes that your business is ultimately responsible for. You also have to ensure that you comply with specific laws as an employer. You have...
Which age group causes the most fatal car accidents?
It's very clear that fatal car accidents happen in every age group. Someone may cause a serious crash if they're 16 years old and they got their license a week ago or if they're 76 years old and they've been driving for six decades. There's always the risk of a severe...
3 kinds of bad faith insurance that could affect your claim
You pay for insurance on your home or your business because you expect the policy to protect you if something unexpected happens. In the event of a fire or shutdown that you can't control, that insurance could help you rebuild or meet all of your expenses until you...
3 of the top reasons truckers cause major car wrecks
Commercial truck collisions, just like any other motor vehicle collision, occur for a broad range of reasons. Sometimes, inclement weather is the culprit. Other times, it will be the people in the smaller vehicle who are ultimately at fault for a wreck. Still, many...