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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Common Injuries in Alabama Car Accidents
Common Injuries in Alabama Car Accidents Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident in Alabama? Contact Maloney-Lyons Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers today for a free case evaluation. Our Alabama car accident attorneys can help you get fair...
Following Too Closely Laws in Mississippi
Mississippi's law on following too closely under Code § 63-3-619 requires drivers to maintain a "reasonable and prudent" distance behind other vehicles, taking into account current road, traffic, and weather conditions. The law doesn't specify an exact number of feet...
Failure to Yield Accidents in Mississippi
In Mississippi, failure to yield is when a driver doesn't give the right-of-way to another vehicle or pedestrian who legally has priority. This means you don't let someone go first when the law says they should go first. Mississippi traffic laws create specific rules...
Am I Legally Required to Report a Car Accident to the Police in Mississippi?
Mississippi law requires you to report car accidents to the police if they involve injury, death, or property damage of $500 or more. Under Mississippi Code a7 63-3-411, you must make this report immediately using the "quickest means of communication," which typically...