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Dividing assets in a divorce can be a challenging and often-contentious process. You and your spouse may not always see eye-to-eye, causing stress and confusion during an already emotionally charged time. One of the most common questions we get at Derek L. Hall, PC is whether Mississippi is a community…

When a married couple divorces, one of the most important questions they may face is which spouse gets to keep the marital home. Along with the sentimental attachment to your home, a house is a significant investment and asset. Finding a new place to live can also be an exhausting…

While most people are generally familiar with the rules of the road, fewer are familiar with the rules of the water. Boating rules provide general safety guidelines and boat operators’ responsibilities. This helpful guide to Mississippi’s boating laws will give you a better idea of who may be at fault…

The Mississippi State Department of Health reports that one-third of children killed in car accidents are not restrained in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt. As this makes safe car seats essential, many parents may ask: Do car seats need to be replaced after an accident? Mississippi’s car…

Were you injured in a hit-and-run accident? Are you frustrated that the other driver fled the scene? After all, how can you get the compensation you’re owed if you don’t have the other driver’s insurance information? Even if you were able to get details like the car’s license plate number…

Recovering from injuries isn’t something everyone can easily afford on their own. The medical bills stack up, making it more difficult if you can’t work while you recover. Your focus should be on your recovery, though, not how you’ll afford your medical care and take the time to heal. If…

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, one of the most important steps is to get the other driver’s insurance information. It will be much more difficult to recover any compensation for your injuries without this information. However, if you’ve never had to ask someone for their insurance information…

Mississippi trucking companies and the drivers they employ are subject to restrictions governing the maximum weight they can carry and how they must secure their cargo. When overloaded trucks are on the road, they put everyone at risk. But how can you tell if a truck is overloaded? Here, we’ll…

Mississippi has some of the most dangerous roads in the U.S., ranking near the top of motor vehicle accident fatalities per capita. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association Mississippi car accident statistics, the state saw a total of 581 fatal motor vehicle accidents with 643 people killed in…

Truck accidents ruin the lives of thousands of people nationwide every year, including in Mississippi. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says there were close to 4,500 fatal truck accidents across the country in one recent year, along with 114,000 crashes where someone suffered an injury. Collisions between trucks…