Entries by Jim Reeves

What if the Insurer Uses “Bad Faith” Tactics in a Mississippi Car Crash Case?

The moments following a car crash are filled with confusion and stress. Beyond the physical injuries and vehicle damage, you are thrust into a process you never asked to be a part of—dealing with insurance companies. You trust that the insurer will honor its obligations and treat you fairly. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes misplaced. […]

The Future of Termite Treatment and Its Impact on Litigation

For Mississippi homeowners, the battle against termites is a familiar and unwelcome reality. Our state’s warm, humid climate creates a perfect environment for subterranean termites, including the notoriously destructive Formosan variety, to thrive. Discovering the silent, structural ruin they leave behind is a distressing experience, often compounded by the challenge of holding a negligent pest […]

How to Negotiate with a Pest Control Company Before Litigation

Discovering that your home—your family’s sanctuary and most significant financial asset—has been compromised by termites is a deeply distressing experience. In Mississippi, our warm and humid climate unfortunately provides an ideal breeding ground for subterranean termites, making property damage from these pests a frequent and serious issue. The financial toll of repairing widespread structural harm […]

How Police Reports Help Establish Fault in Mississippi Car Crash Cases

The jarring aftermath of a car accident often leaves individuals disoriented and facing a barrage of questions. Beyond the immediate concerns of injuries and vehicle damage, the significant question of “who was at fault?” quickly surfaces. In Mississippi, the initial investigation conducted by law enforcement and the resulting police report can be a substantial piece […]

How Long Does the Emotional Shock Last after a Mississippi Motorcycle Accident?

The jarring, metallic screech of tires and the sudden, violent impact of a motorcycle accident are over in an instant. Yet, the reverberations of that moment can last for weeks, months, or even years. While physical injuries like broken bones and road rash are immediate and visible, the invisible wounds—the emotional and psychological trauma—can be […]

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Termite Litigation

Discovering that your home, your most significant investment, has been silently damaged by termites is a deeply unsettling experience. The financial implications of widespread structural harm can be overwhelming, and the path to holding a negligent party accountable is often filled with complexities. In Mississippi, where the warm, humid climate creates a perfect environment for […]

Admiralty Law Protections for Seamen Exposed to Hazardous Cargo

An injury at sea is not always a sudden, traumatic event like a fall or a machinery malfunction. For many seamen working along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the most serious dangers are the ones they cannot see. The daily handling of cargo can lead to the inhalation or absorption of toxic substances, causing debilitating illnesses […]