
Determining Liability After a Serious Mississippi Truck Accident Any type of traffic accident can result in serious injuries and even fatalities — in the state of Mississippi, there were 752 reported traffic fatalities in 2020 alone. Worse, a recent report reveals that more Mississippi children die in car wrecks each

7 Steps You Should Take After Being in a Wreck After any car wreck, it’s easy to become stressed or overwhelmed if you don’t know how to deal with the situation. With thousands of car wrecks occurring each month, it’s therefore important to to be prepared and understand next steps

How Do You Know if Your Insurance Company is Acting in Bad Faith? What is Insurance Bad Faith? Bad Faith Insurance Practices occur when your insurance company delays payment of your claim, or refuses to pay your claim, for no good reason. Your insurance company has a duty to make

What to Do After a Motorcycle Wreck Motorcycle Wrecks Can Be Devastating With the increase in the use of cell phones and other electronic devices to text, tweet, and engage in any number of social media interactions, wrecks caused by distracted driving are on the rise. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are more

Catastrophic Injuries Are More Common in the Summer For many people in the Biloxi area and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the summer months mean relaxing outside and engaging in various recreational activities like boating, swimming, or just going to the beach. In addition, our thriving gaming industry brings thousands

Commercial Trucking Accident Claim FAQ There is no question that a collision with a commercial truck can be devastating and traumatic. Many people sustain serious injuries in truck crashes, and your first priority should always be getting the medical treatment you need to start on the path to recovery. Once

Maritime and Offshore Accidents Can Lead to Catastrophic Injuries How dangerous is working on an oil rig or platform? Many people in the Biloxi/Gulf Coast area and throughout Mississippi work in the Maritime and oil and gas industries, including on drilling rigs and production platforms and on the vessels that

How to Deal with Partnership Fraud When two or more people agree to share their property, money, efforts, skill and/or knowledge to conduct business for profit, a partnership is formed. Typically, successful partnerships are built on trust, a shared vision, and complementary skills. Unfortunately, business relationships sometimes do not go

How Do You Know if Your Car Seat Installation is Proper? When it comes to children, safety is always the first priority. Ensuring a properly installed child safety seat is crucial for your baby’s safety. You’ve chosen the right car seat for your infant, toddler, or youngster, but how do

Casino Injuries Mississippi has a well-earned reputation as having a lively and entertaining casino scene on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. Most patrons have a lovely time at the casinos and in the lavish hotels and entertainment venues, and tend to suffer nothing more than a few financial bruises. Sometimes,

What is Jones Act? Claims for Insured Offshore Workers Under the Jones Act The Jones Act protects maritime workers and ensures that they are able to receive fair compensation for work-related injuries. According to the Transportation Institute, The Jones Act is part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 and

Mississippi Policyholder Bill of Rights Many homeowners in Mississippi experienced serious damage and losses from Hurricane Zeta. A critical part of putting the pieces back together after a natural disaster is the ability to rely on your property insurance to cover your damages. Unfortunately, many insurance companies engage in unfair

Winner of the Striving For Justice Scholarship for 2023 Van Cleave Law Announces the Winner of the 2023 Striving for Justice Scholarship Award Van Cleave Law, PA received a record number of applications this year for the Striving for Justice Scholarship, from qualified students who are making a difference in

Winner of the Van Cleave Law Striving for Justice Scholarship for 2025 About the Striving for Justice Scholarship The Striving for Justice Scholarship was established by Van Cleave Law to recognize students who demonstrate strength, integrity, and a commitment to helping others overcome adversity. Rooted in our firm’s mission to

Safety Concerns in the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry Working in the offshore oil industry can be an extremely dangerous occupation as there are a number of unavoidable hazards. Making matters worse is that not every employer takes their workers’ safety seriously. Fortunately, the Jones Act applies to the offshore