GULF COAST Law blog

A recent Mississippi Court of Appeals decision found that Mississippi workers who are injured on the job can still receive disability benefits even if their employer returns them to work at preinjury wage levels. Often employers will implement what is commonly referred to as sheltered employment.

Big Rig truck drivers are now required to log their hours electronically. We represent people severely injured in car accidents involving semi-trailer trucks and have seen the damage a tired truck driver behind the wheel of a 40 ton vehicle can cause in a wreck.

Attorney Jonathan Franco discusses how you can receive medical treatment after you’ve been in a car accident even when you have no health insurance. Many Mississippians have no health insurance. If you are injured due to another persons’ negligence and you have no health insurance, your claim and health can be in jeopardy.

Clients, friends, and family: you are invited to stop by our office tomorrow, February 8th, at 528 Jackson Avenue in Ocean Springs any time after 6 PM to enjoy the Ocean Springs night parade. We will have food, drinks, and the parade passes right in front of our law firm.

Mississippi has amended the DUI related laws for a few years in a row. Here’s just a few of the changes that went into effect on October 1, 2016.

Summary of Changes to Miss. Code 63-11-30

* Court ordered MASEP classes must be completed within 6 months.