Why Decatur Crash Victims Are Paying Closer Attention to Negligent Entrustment Claims Key Takeaways: A negligent entrustment truck accident claim allows an injured person to hold a vehicle owner or trucking company directly responsible for putting an unfit driver behind the wheel. Alabama Supreme Court precedent sets out the core elements a plaintiff must prove,…
The Hidden Danger Behind the Bruise Across Your Chest Key Takeaways: Seat belt syndrome describes injuries that may be caused by the restraint system itself during a Jackson, MS car accident, including visible lap and shoulder belt bruising plus underlying abdominal, spinal, or thoracic trauma. This visible mark, known as the abdominal seat belt sign,…
The Professionals Behind a Memphis Life Care Plan Key Takeaways: A life care plan in a Memphis catastrophic injury case is typically prepared by a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) or a nurse life care planner, working with treating physicians and, when needed, vocational evaluators and economists. The plan itemizes projected future medical and support…
Understanding How Tennessee Measures the Worth of a Life After a Fatal Accident Key Takeaways: The pecuniary value of life in a Memphis wrongful death case is generally the measurable economic and relational worth the decedent may have provided survivors: lost earning capacity, lost benefits, household services, and loss of care, guidance, and society. Tennessee’s…
Stage Road Crash Victims: Proving Fault and Protecting Your Care Key Takeaways: Memphis drivers injured in the September Stage Road crash face a demanding legal process where fault, evidence, and deadlines all matter. Tennessee follows a modified comparative fault rule that can reduce or bar recovery based on a victim’s assigned percentage of blame. Injury…
We love our community, and we certainly love our furry friends. That is why the Mama Justice Law Firm is beyond thrilled to announce a three-year naming-rights partnership with the Starkville Derby! We will proudly serve as the presenting sponsor of Mississippi’s largest festival and the world’s largest wiener dog race through 2029. A Saturday…
Who Else Can Be Held Responsible When an 18-Wheeler Load Is Arranged by a Third Party? Key Takeaways: Freight broker liability in a Memphis semi-truck accident case usually depends on whether the broker negligently selected an unsafe motor carrier or exercised enough control over the shipment to be treated like a carrier. Federal law defines…
Making a real difference in our community has always been the beating heart of everything we do at Mama Justice. I know what it feels like to grow up in a working-class family where college seemed completely out of reach. That is why I am so thrilled to announce our five-year, $225,000 commitment to the…
How A Mississippi Medicaid Lien 43-13-125 Can Shape A Deputy’s Crash Recovery Key Takeaways: A Rankin County crash in July 2026 that seriously injures an on-duty deputy raises overlapping questions of liability, insurance, and lien repayment. Mississippi is a traditional at-fault state requiring proof of negligence to recover. When Medicaid pays for care caused by…