Author: Derek L. Hall, PC

COVID-19 continues to infringe on many areas of our lives in ways large and small. One of its most challenging impacts is on families – especially when child custody and visitation rights are at stake. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020. Who knew it would…

After spending years of their lives defending our country, military veterans deserve to be taken care of when they’re disabled by injury or illness. That’s why the federal government offers disability benefits to sick and injured veterans. Unfortunately, these benefits can be hard to obtain, and the rules that determine…

If you have limited income, Social Security benefits can serve as a lifeline to help you pay your bills and everyday expenses. These benefits become even more critical if you become disabled or your spouse passes away. In that scenario, spousal benefits through Social Security could become your only source…

If you were injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may be eligible for compensation. Product manufacturers and distributors have a legal responsibility to ensure that their products are reasonably safe and won’t cause injury or illness if used as intended. Hiring an experienced, skilled product liability attorney can…

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…