Compensation for Injury Caused by Carelessness and Inattentiveness– Jackson Negligence Lawyer

Whether you are injured in a collision caused by a drunk driver or fatigued trucker, negligent conduct of individuals, businesses and public entities cause devastating injuries and wrongful death to millions of people each year.  The medical bills, lost income, vehicle repair costs and lost income associated with serious injuries can force families to the brink of bankruptcy.

Jackson negligence lawyer William Kellum III understands the physical, emotional and financial challenges experienced by individuals who suffer serious injury caused by the careless or inattentive conduct of others.  Mr. Kellum is committed to holding companies, public entities and individuals accountable for the harm their actions cause to other people.

What is Negligence under Mississippi Personal Injury Law?

Negligence is the most common claim for damages under Mississippi personal injury law.  In basic terms, negligent conduct refers to a failure to exercise reasonable care for the safety of others.  If this lack of care causes reasonably foreseeable harm to another, the party who engaged in the unsafe conduct may be liable for the harm caused by the wrongful conduct.  The types of damages that might be available to the victim of the negligence of another will depend on the specific facts, but available damages can include:

• Medical bills
• Costs of hospitalization
• Other treatment and rehabilitation related expenses
• Vehicle repair or replacement expenses
• Rental car expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Diminished earning capacity
• Impaired enjoyment of life experience
• Loss of consortium (i.e. companionship and support)
• Burial/Funeral costs for wrongful death
• Punitive damages (in cases or more serious misconduct reckless or intentional acts)

Motor Vehicle Accidents Caused by Negligence

Negligence is the legal basis for most motor vehicle accident claims, such as:

• Auto Accidents
• Semi-Truck Collisions
• Motorcycle Crashes
• Bicycle-Car Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Bus Accidents

The negligent conduct of the other driver may be based on a violation of a traffic safety law like speeding, following too close, running a stop sign or any other traffic violation that is a substantial factor in causing an injury accident.  However, unsafe driving practices that are not expressly prohibited by Mississippi law may also constitute negligent conduct that creates a legal right to compensation for damages.

Further, many collisions involving motor vehicles are caused by the negligence of those other than another driver, so Mr. Kellum investigates law enforcement reports, physical evidence like skid marks, medical reports, witness statements and other evidence to identify all responsible parties.  If you are involved in a collision with an uninsured or underinsured driver, the potential liability of other parties may be critical.  Some of the other parties beyond the other driver who might be liable include:

• Vehicle owners
• Employer of the driver (driving in the scope and course of employment)
• Public entities that fail to design or maintain safe roadways
• Manufacturers for defective vehicles or components
• Individuals who entrust a vehicle to an unlicensed or incompetent driver
• Bars, restaurants or other businesses that serve alcohol to an underage or visibly intoxicated patrons

Representing Injury Victims in the Full Spectrum of Negligence Lawsuits

While motor vehicle accidents are the most common form of Mississippi negligence lawsuit, Mr. Kellum handles a wide range of negligence claims that include:

• Negligent security
• Slip and falls
• Swimming pool and spa injuries
• Nursing home neglect
• Wrongful death claims
• Defective products
• Workplace injuries
• Construction accidents
• Unsafe medical products and drugs
• Sports injuries
• Boating accidents
• ATV rollovers
• Personal Watercraft (PWC) accidents

If your of a family member has suffered an injury because of negligent conduct of others in Jackson or surrounding areas in Mississippi, Mississippi negligence lawyer William S. Kellum III represents clients in Jackson, Brandon, Clinton, Canton, Brookhaven, Greenwood, Hattiesburg, Indianola, Madison, Meridian, Natchez, Pearl, Ridgeland, Vicksburg, Yazoo and other surrounding cities and areas.  We offer a free consultation so that we evaluate your situation and answer your questions so call us today at (601) 969-2709 or send us an email to schedule your initial consultation.