Liability in car accident claims in Mississippi depends on proving that another driver's negligence caused your crash and injuries. Mississippi operates as a fault-based state, meaning the at-fault driver's insurance company pays for damages, but you must establish...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Parked Car Accidents in Mississippi
When you're involved in a parked car accident in Mississippi, the driver of the moving vehicle is typically at fault for hitting a stationary car. However, determining fault can become complex when factors like illegal parking, poor visibility, or shared...
Liability in Stolen Car Accidents in Mississippi
When an accident involving a stolen car in Mississippi occurs, the thief who stole and drove the vehicle is legally responsible for all harm they caused. The problem is that car thieves rarely have insurance, and they often flee the scene or abandon the vehicle after...
Hit-and-Run Laws in Mississippi
Mississippi hit-and-run laws require drivers to stop at accident scenes, provide aid to injured parties, and exchange information regardless of who caused the crash. Leaving the scene without fulfilling these duties is a crime that carries serious penalties,...
Evidence in Mississippi Car Accident Claims
Key evidence in Mississippi car accident claims includes the official police report, photos of the accident scene, eyewitness testimony, video footage from dashcams or traffic cameras, physical damage to cars, medical records related to the injuries you sustained, and...
Mississippi Vehicle Total-Loss Laws
Mississippi declares your vehicle a total loss when repair costs plus salvage value exceed the car's actual cash value, using what's called the Total Loss Formula rather than a simple percentage threshold. The state follows specific laws under Mississippi Code §...
Lost Income After a Car Accident in Mississippi
Lost income after a car accident in Mississippi includes any wages, salary, tips, commissions, or self-employment earnings you miss while recovering from your injuries. Mississippi law allows you to recover both past lost wages from the accident date until you return...
Distracted Driving Laws in Mississippi
Mississippi law prohibits texting, reading messages, and using social media while driving; violations may result in penalties and can be used as evidence in injury claims. The state allows hands-free calling and voice-to-text but bans all handheld text-based...
Recovering Compensation After an Auto Accident in Alabama
Compensation for Alabama Auto Accident Victims Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident in Alabama? Contact Maloney-Lyons Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers today. Our Alabama car accident lawyers will help you get the justice and compensation...
Causes of Car Accidents in Alabama
Common Causes of Alabama Auto Accidents Have you or a loved one been in an auto accident in Alabama? Call Maloney-Lyons Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers today to schedule a free case review. We can help you get the compensation you need to recover. Alabama's...