Hornsby Watts, PLLC Legal Blog
How much will insurance cover after a Mississippi car crash?
You almost can't turn on the radio or the television without hearing an ad from a car insurance company. They love to brag about how quickly they pay out claims and how they cover even the craziest situations. Insurance companies spend so much on advertising because...
Here are the essential components of a real estate contract
Real estate purchase is probably one of the most important transactions you can ever undertake. Right from the shopping to the day you are handed your keys, it is crucial that you understand the legal requirements of closing a real estate deal, as well as your rights...
A DUI conviction can have far-reaching consequences
Beyond the possibility of time in jail, fines, or even having to install an ignition interlock device, there is more to a DUI conviction that could end up affecting your quality of life. The most obvious one is that you'll end up with a criminal record after being...
3 significant potential slip-and-fall injuries
If you were to believe what you see in popular media, you probably think of a slip-and-fall as nothing but an embarrassing incident. People falling from the same level has long been a source of visual comedic relief, but it isn't so funny in the real world. People...
Is eating when you are driving a perilous distraction?
Most of us are quite familiar with the typical culprits of distracted driving, such as texting or talking on a cell phone. But is eating dangerous while you are at the wheel of a vehicle? On the surface, you might not think so. A quick bite of a burger or a sip of a...
Auto brewery syndrome and other conditions can mimic intoxication
Did you know that it is possible to face driving under the influence (DUI) charges even if you have not been drinking? Auto brewery syndrome is a condition that makes people feel and appear intoxicated. Further, the syndrome also frequently results in failed...
Can you sue over Halloween injuries?
When you set out the door on Halloween night to go trick-or-treating with the kids, the last thing you expected was to end up in the hospital -- but there you are. Maybe you tried to steady yourself as you walked down some porch steps by putting your hand out on a...
Was casino shooting a case of negligent security?
A shooting last month inside a popular casino in Biloxi led to the death of a 41-year-old father of three. A disagreement between the victim and another man ultimately led to the shooting, which scattered casino patrons frightened for their lives during the early...
Why do you need title insurance when you buy a house?
As you go over the financial statements about the closing on your new home, you may notice what seems like a duplicate charge. Those with a mortgage will have to pay for two forms of title insurance. Although you may cancel the borrower's policy, you will absolutely...
Key safety tips for young drivers
Young drivers face greater risks than the rest of us. Teens, for instance, have some of the most daunting fatal accident statistics in the country. Their crash rate is higher than any other age group. While it’s true that most of this just comes down to experience,...