Knowledgeable Pascagoula Injury Attorneys Ready to Serve You
Experience and Passion to Fight for All Injury Victims in Pascagoula
Do you live in the Pascagoula area? Have you recently been the victim of an unfortunate accident that has left you disabled, injured, or with a diminished quality of life? If so, you may feel overwhelmed, traumatized, and uncertain as to what steps to take next. One thing that you should never feel, however, is that you are alone. At Smith and Holder, PLLC, our trusted team of Pascagoula personal injury attorneys is here to help.
Why Should You Hire Smith and Holder, PLLC?
Experience
Our team of highly-skilled Pascagoula injury lawyers has the successful courtroom experience necessary to fight for your best interests. Combined, our team has years and years of experience successfully litigating personal injury matters; as we all know, there is no substitute for that. We would love to put that experience to work for you as you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Personal Relationship
At Smith and Holder, PLLC, we care about your story and the personal relationship we build with you. We’re here to help. We believe that we can do that best by building a solid attorney-client foundation in which you understand that you are valued and that we care deeply about your case. Our involved, client-centered approach ensures that we pay attention to each unique detail of your case, such that we can craft the best strategy to secure the compensation you deserve. Our Pascagoula personal injury lawyer will be available to you, and we will keep you informed as to the progress of your case each step of the way.
Results
While no one can take away the pain that you’ve endured, we can hold the responsible parties accountable for the damage they’ve caused. We have a proven track record of successfully litigating personal injury cases in a wide variety of circumstances for countless clients. We have collected significant compensation on their behalf, and we can do the same for you.
Injury Claims and Compensation
Being involved in a serious accident can change your life. Accident victims often face extensive medical bills, missed work, the inability to participate in hobbies and spend time with family, and the reality that life may never totally return to normal. Adding to the frustration is the fact that most Pascagoula personal injury accidents are entirely preventable. While nothing can turn back the clock to before the accident, successfully pursuing a Pascagoula injury lawsuit can help you on the road to recovery.
Types of Pascagoula Injury Claims We Handle
If you or a loved one has been hurt in any of the accidents outlined below, contact Smith & Holder, PLLC for assistance. We are here to fight on your behalf:
Auto Vehicle Accidents
Even the safest drivers can become victims of those who are reckless, distracted, or intoxicated. Over 600 people are killed in Mississippi auto accidents each year, and another 20,000 are seriously injured. If you or a loved one is one of these victims, speak to a knowledgeable Pascagoula personal injury attorney today.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are a great way to get out and enjoy the beautiful Gulf Coast of Mississippi. While we all want to feel safe on the roads and believe that others are driving as responsibly as we are, this is unfortunately not always the case. Recent statistics indicate that more than 50,000 motorcyclists per year are injured or killed in traffic accidents across the country.
Like many other states, Mississippi has a helmet law. All riders and passengers must wear a crash helmet that meets the minimum guidelines set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Wearing a helmet can help save your life in the event of an accident.
Motorcycle accident claims are typically complicated to pursue. You need a Pascagoula injury law firm that understands the nuances of these types of claims to protect your rights.
Trucking Accidents
Truck drivers spend long hours on the road and are especially susceptible to drowsy driving. Some truck drivers use over-the-counter or illegal drugs to stay awake and fend off fatigue. Of course, these substances can adversely impact a truck driver’s reaction time and decision-making abilities.
Numerous other factors can lead to a trucking accident as well. Drivers are often distracted by checking their log books, looking at the GPS, eating while driving, and more. Other truck drivers disregard traffic regulations or fail to conduct the proper safety checks prior to starting a long-haul route.
Not surprisingly, each year, Accidents involving large commercial trucks cause a significant number of injuries and fatalities. If you’re involved in a collision with a large truck, injuries can be significant and long-lasting.
Premises Liability and Slip and Fall Accidents
Are you the victim of a slip and fall or another accident on another’s property that you believe was caused by the property owner’s negligence? If so, you could have a valid premises liability case. Slip and fall accidents on private property and public places may result from a safety hazard such as liquid on the floor, uneven carpet, a broken stair rail, etc.
Other premises liability matters include accidents involving negligent security, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, and more. Essentially, premises liability law can involve any accident where someone suffers injury due to unsafe conditions on another’s property. Defendants vigorously defend these cases, so filing a Pascagoula injury lawsuit is often necessary.
Product Liability
Our Pascagoula injury law firm can help you pursue compensation from negligent parties in product liability cases. Perhaps you purchased a product that didn’t work as intended and someone in your family suffered injuries. Or perhaps you had a faulty medical device implanted that resulted in further harm. Pascagoula injured victims have a right to compensation when a manufacturer produces a defective product that harms others.
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is the worst sort of loss imaginable. If you believe your loved one died due to the negligence or incompetence of another, we’re here to help your family pursue a wrongful death claim.
Nursing Home Abuse
Statistics indicate that nursing home residents are all too often the victims of physical, financial, or emotional abuse. Don’t feel like your loved one needs to suffer alone. Look for potential red flags, and let our skilled Pascagoula injury attorneys help. You can help ensure another family doesn’t experience the same tragedy yours has.
If you are the victim of an accident like those above, or in another set of circumstances that you feel may qualify for compensation, our Pascagoula injury lawyers would love to hear your story and discuss your possibilities. Under the law in the state of Mississippi, you may be eligible to receive compensation. This compensation would be not only for the direct financial effects of your injuries (such as bills for medical treatment, lost wages, and more), but also for non-financial effects, like physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional trauma.
Your Claim Might Be Worth More Than You Think
Under Mississippi personal injury law, you are typically entitled to far more than simple reimbursement for your medical expenses and property damage, especially if you were seriously injured. Insurance companies, of course, don’t want you to know this – far better that you walk away with a smile after receiving a quarter of what your claim is worth. At Smith & Holder, however, we can calculate the actual value of your claim. The following are some typical components:
Compensatory Damages
Compensatory damages compensate you for all of your losses, both tangible and intangible. They can generally be divided into economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
In a nutshell, economic damages are damages that are easy to count, such as:
- Property damage;
- Hospital bills and other medical expenses;
- Anticipated future medical expenses;
- In-home care;
- Lost income due to your injury;
- Loss of earning capacity, if you cannot return to your former occupation because of your injury; and
- Incidental expenses caused by your injury, such as child care and travel expenses.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are typically awarded for psychological losses, such as:
- The physical pain and suffering you endured (often calculated as a multiple of your total medical expenses);
- Emotional distress and mental anguish;
- Loss of enjoyment of life (due to a long-term disability, for example); and
- Loss of consortium (a claim filed by your spouse for losses incurred due to impairment of sexual relations, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, etc.).
Punitive damages may also be available under certain circumstances. The law allows courts to award punitive damages in cases where there is clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with gross negligence or actual malice, committed fraud, or showed a wanton, willful, or reckless disregard for other people’s safety. Courts award punitive damages to “punish” the defendant for their egregious actions and deter them from repeating the same behavior in the future. They can also serve as a warning to other parties that could be facing a similar risk.
Contact Our Highly Skilled Pascagoula Personal Injury Attorneys Today
Without question, the first and most important thing to do after being injured in an accident is to seek treatment from a medical provider that you trust. The next step is to call our lawyers. At Smith & Holder, PLLC, we are proud to serve the Pascagoula community and we are eager to help you recover from the effects of an accident that was not your fault. Our established Pascagoula personal injury lawyers have the experience to deliver results, and the passion to fight tirelessly on your behalf. Please give us a call today to schedule your free consultation. We look forward to speaking with you and to learning how we can help.
As an experienced legal team, we also have expertise in representing clients with other types of legal matters such as criminal charges defense. We are located in Gulfport, Mississippi, and are dedicated to serving Gulfport, Biloxi, and all of Jackson and Harrison Counties.
