Hornsby Watts, PLLC Legal Blog
What happens to an easement when you buy a property?
If there's an easement on a piece of property, it means that someone other than the property owner is allowed to use it. However, they generally do not have the ability to use it in any way that they want. The easement is for a specific purpose, such as a driveway...
What happens if you are under 21 and get a DUI in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, if you are under the age of 21 and are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you can face serious consequences. One reason for this is that Mississippi (like many other states) has established a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and...
Do you have a valid premises liability claim?
You are probably aware that property owners and occupiers have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. As such, you may be entitled to compensation if you suffer harm due to unsafe conditions at a property. However, not all such cases qualify...
2 reasons someone’s car crash risk may be higher in the summer
The summer months are road trip season, when people might drive across state lines to attend a concert or pack their families into a car to hit up a water park. Although plenty of people look forward to traveling during the summer months, not everyone always reaches...
Why don’t homebuyers read contracts thoroughly?
Contracts are an integral part of residential real estate. In addition to following all the steps for closing a deal, homebuyers should take time to read contracts thoroughly – but they don’t always do that. More often than not, they sign where they’re told. This...
How a DUI conviction may impact your career
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Mississippi and can have severe repercussions on many aspects of your life, not the least of which is the possibility of fines, the loss of your license to drive and potential jail time. However, a DUI...
Why the start of daylight saving time brings more crashes
As daylight saving time (DST) begins and Americans “spring forward” again, we have to deal with not just the loss of one hour of sleep but the other negative effects of this change. Among those is a rise in the number of crashes on the roads. The increased impact on...
Why are cellular devices so dangerous in the car?
Do cellphones get an unfair share of the blame for distracted driving, or are they really as dangerous as the authorities seem to think? Unlike many states, Mississippi law doesn’t outright prohibit the use of cellular devices for most drivers. Many people think that...
When can you refuse a sobriety test?
There’s always the possibility that police have reasonable suspicion to pull you over for a traffic stop. Perhaps they believed you violated a traffic law, like running a red light or making a right-hand turn when you couldn’t, or they thought you were swerving...
Serious orthopedic injuries can cause PTSD, depression and more
You’re likely aware that it’s possible to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a violent crime that causes injuries and even a car crash. Did you know researchers have found that any acute orthopedic injury, like a broken bone or torn ligament, can...