Author: Derek L. Hall, PC

It’s the phone message no parent wants to hear: “There’s been a school bus accident.” Your chest pounds and your mind races. Whether your child is preschool age or a teenager, as you dash out the door to the crash site, you fear the worst. You may try to remind…

Premises liability injuries are some of the most common accidents that happen in the United States. Many of these accidents are the result of negligence on the part of property owners, managers, or occupiers. However, property owners and others often try to shift liability for accidents by displaying warning or…

If you’re involved in a car accident in Mississippi, one of the most important things you can do is to take pictures of the vehicles involved, the crash scene, and any injuries you’ve suffered right away. These photos can serve as vital pieces of evidence if you need to file…

In the aftermath of a car accident that wasn’t your fault, it may be tempting to allow the insurance providers to handle everything. After all, if you weren’t the cause of a wreck, everything should work out in your favor, right? While this may seem like a reasonable assumption, car…

If you’ve been injured in a crash with a semi-truck and are looking for a truck accident attorney to represent you, you should contact a firm that understands the unique aspects of truck accident claims. There are special regulations that govern truckers and the trucking industry. Truck crashes are often…

As a responsible driver, you follow all of the rules of the road to keep you and others safe. Unfortunately, even the safest driver could become the victim of a serious car accident if others on the road do not exercise the same care and caution. Although you cannot control…

In an effort to make their services easily accessible to everyone in Mississippi who needs them, Derek L. Hall, P.C. has launched a new personal injury website! This new site allows people who have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness to connect directly with attorneys at…

A seven-vehicle pileup in McComb claimed the lives of two people one September day, and sent several patients to nearby hospitals. The effects of the tragedy will be long-lasting and costly for families who are faced with the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of the collision. If you become the…

Many couples undertake marriage with a certain degree of naiveté. They anticipate a magnificent life together of wedded bliss, only to discover that marriage is complicated. As a less-than-fairy-tale experience unfolds, some couples realize that they really are not meant to be together, and seek a way out of an…

The Jaws of Life: a dramatic name for a critical life-saving tool used when people suffer collisions and become trapped in their vehicles. First responders have been trained in the most safe and efficient manner to perform these rescue operations for good reason; minutes can mean the difference between life…