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Pre-Existing Conditions: You’re Still Entitled to Fair Compensation After a Car Crash
/by Jim ReevesYou’ve been injured in a car accident, but you have pre-existing conditions or injuries. Perhaps you’ve heard from the other party’s insurance company or others who have pursued compensation that your prior injury bars you from receiving anything. Insurance companies often deliver this feedback like it’s a fatal blow to your case. They expect you […]
Reeves and Mestayer Wins $10 Million Verdict in Bad Faith Claim on Behalf of Hurricane Katrina Victim
/by Jim ReevesThe estate of Sylvia Minor of Ocean Springs, MS has been awarded $10 million in punitive damages against USAA Insurance Company for denying their Hurricane Katrina damage claim in bad faith. Attorney Jim Reeves of Reeves and Mestayer served as co-counsel for the plaintiff in this case, and we are very pleased that the jury […]
Is Insurance Company USAA Really Looking Out for Its Members?
/by Jim ReevesMost of us have seen the commercials for USAA. They are especially popular during football season. Last year, one of their commercials prominently featured repeat Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski calling in to try to obtain insurance and being told that he does not qualify because he is not an active-duty military member or a […]
How Wheelchair Ramps Can Be Dangerous
/by Jim ReevesAccessibility means providing those with disabilities access to the same venues, attractions, and opportunities as those without disabilities. However, not all accessibility features are created equal. Wheelchair ramps, one of the most widely available adaptive tools, can make life considerably harder or more dangerous for people in wheelchairs. Have you been injured due to a […]
Apps You Should Always Have on Your Phone in Case of an Accident
/by Jim ReevesWhen you misjudge that turn or a driver coming from your right side runs their red light, everything can change in a moment. When you are involved in a car crash, emotion takes over and it’s hard enough just to get through each minute. That’s why having the right apps on your phone is so […]
Knee Injuries Caused by Auto Accidents
/by Jim ReevesThe knee is one of the most easily damaged parts of the body. As people age, complaints of knee pain are common, and even the most well-done knee surgeries can leave people with lingering pain and stiffness. It’s no surprise that knee injuries are relatively common in car accidents. When met with the sheer force […]
Proving the Other Driver Was Texting in an Auto Accident
/by Matthew MestayerIt’s hard to imagine a text message that’s important enough to be worth causing a car accident. Despite that, a shocking number of accidents are caused by those who text while behind the wheel. If you’re involved in a crash and you suspect the other driver was using their phone at the time of the […]
What Qualifies as Pain and Suffering?
/by Jim ReevesA personal injury takes more than medical bills, productivity, and repair costs from you. It also affects your quality of life, whether it’s for a few days or for the rest of your life. It’s impossible to place a monetary value on those losses, but that’s exactly what pain and suffering damages do. By providing […]
Be Prepared for Tire Blowouts When Passing Semi-Trucks
/by Jim ReevesWhether you’re headed out of town for a summer road trip or just going to work, it’s important to be aware of semi-trucks and tractor-trailers around you. If a piece of equipment malfunctions or strikes an obstacle, you could be caught in a fatal or catastrophic accident in moments. Tire blowouts pose a significant risk […]
Common Causes of Roundabout Car Accidents
/by Jim ReevesRoundabouts are introduced to communities to make them safer, easier to navigate, and less prone to traffic. But the learning curve is steep—until locals get used to roundabouts, police departments brace themselves for an uptick in car accident reports. While roundabouts are fairly simple in theory, there are lots of ways you can misjudge them […]