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Jackson Mississippi bound bus crashes in Alabama

A Greyhound bus headed to Jackson, Mississippi from Atlanta crashed on Interstate 20 in Alabama. 21 people were injured in the crash. Alabama state troopers said the bus carrying 32 people wrecked after a front tire blew out, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a guardrail and bridge. The injured were taken to local area hospitals.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, you should consult an experienced accident injury lawyer. The Kisselburgh Law Firm is a Mississippi injury law firm which handles all types of cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, and injuries from defective products. If you have questions, call us at 601.936.4040 or contact us online for a free consultation.

Fatal accident involving pedestrian and Jackson P.D. patrol car

A 42-year-old man was killed in Jackson, Mississippi last night after he was struck by a Jackson Police Department patrol car headed to an emergency call. The wreck occurred at U.S. 80 and Valley Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson police were responding to an emergency call of a man with a gun when one of the patrol cars struck the pedestrian who was attempting to cross the highway. Reports are that the police were running with lights and sirens. The pedestrian was reportedly wearing dark clothing. The Hinds County Coroner said the Jackson man died at the scene as a result of multiple, blunt-force trauma.

Source: Clarion-Ledger

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MADD held annual vigil for Mississippi Drunk Driving Accident victims

The Mississippi chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held the 15th annual vigil for drunk driving accident victims in Mississippi. Tricia Raymond, executive director for Mississippi MADD, said:

"We need the public to always remember never to drink and drive. The consequences are tragic all the way around, and if you're around anyone who is obviously drunk and trying to drive please intervene."

According to the article, more than 24,000 DUI arrest were made last year, a 22 percent increase from 2007. In 2007, over 300 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in Mississippi, ranking Mississippi as the third worst state for drunk driving.

If you have been injured by a drunk driver or a loved one has been injured or killed by a drunk driver, you need to consult with an experienced drunk driving accident lawyer. At the Kisselburgh Law Firm, we have the experience to represent you for injuries received from a drunk driver. Contact us at 601-936-4040 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner predicts rise in uninsured motorists

As many in Mississippi struggle to make ends meet, some will decide to drop their automobile insurance coverage to save money despite the law requiring all individuals operating a vehicle in Mississippi to have liability insurance. According to the most recent figures, 28% of those people driving in Mississippi do not have automobile insurance. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney expects that figure to rise to 30-31% in 2009.

If you are involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist, then you will need to make a claim against your own insurance company, assuming you have uninsured motorist coverage. If you don't have that coverage, then you should look at adding it to your policy.

The problem is that most people will get the mandatory insurance so they can get their car registered or get their driver's license, but some will then quit making payments on the insurance and it lapses. However, some of those people still have an insurance card showing that they have insurance even though the policy lapsed due to non-payment. Law enforcement officials say a pilot program would allow them to check a driver's proof of insurance in a traffic stop against insurance company databases. There was no word on when this pilot program would begin or how widespread it would be.

If you or a loved one are involved in a car or truck wreck, you should consult with an experienced car accident attorney. The Kisselburgh Law Firm is a Mississippi injury law firm which handles all types of cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, and drunk driving accidents. If you have questions, call us at 601.936.4040 or contact us online.

Source of article: WLBT

Jackson Mississippi Police Officer Injured in Collision

This morning a Jackson, Mississippi police officer was injured on Interstate 20 when a vehicle merging onto I-20 collided with her motorcycle. According to news reports, Jackson P.D. Officer Ella Small suffered serious injuries after a 1999 Chevy Tahoe collided with Officer Small's motorcycle on I-20 near Terry Road. Officer Small was transported to University of Mississippi Medical Center.

The Kisselburgh Law Firm is a Mississippi injury law firm which handles all types of cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, and
injuries from defective products. If you have questions, call us at 601.936.4040 or contact us online.

Crane flips in Flowood, Mississippi

A 55-ton crane driven by a construction worker flipped in Flowood, Mississippi, sending the driver to the hospital and closing the road during the afternoon. There was no report on the condition of the driver.

If you have been seriously injured in a truck or car accident, call an experienced Mississippi truck accident attorney. The Kisselburgh Law Firm is a Mississippi injury law firm which handles all types of cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, and
injuries from defective products. If you have questions, call us at 601.936.4040 or contact us online.

Engine fires prompts GM recall of nearly 1.5 million cars

For those in Mississippi driving certain General Motors cars, you may need to get your car to your nearest dealer as GM is recalling almost 1.5 million passenger cars due to the possibility of engine fires. The defect is present during hard braking and oil may spill onto the engine manifold causing an engine compartment fire. If you own one of the recalled models, contact your dealer immediately so the defect can be repaired.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recalled models are:

• 1997-2003 Buick Regal
• 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
• 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina
• 1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
• 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
• 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Kisselburgh Law Firm is a Mississippi product defect law firm which handles all types of cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, and injuries from defective products. If you have questions, call us at 601.936.4040 or contact us online.

Fatal car and truck wreck in Picayune, Mississippi

25 year-old Robin Ashley Barber of Picayune, Mississippi was driving her 2006 Nissan Altima when it collided with a 2006 Peterbilt truck on Tuesday around 11:30 a.m. in Hancock County, Mississippi. Ms. Barber died as a result of her injuries. The driver of the dump truck, Tommy Glenn Mallet, was treated at a local hospital and released. The Hancock County Sheriff's Department is investigating the cause of the accident.

The Kisselburgh Law Firm is a Mississippi Car and Truck Accident law firm which handles all types of cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents,
tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, and
injuries from defective products. If you have questions, call us at 601.936.4040 or contact us online.

Passenger lands plane headed for Jackson, Mississippi after pilot dies in air.

Here is one to strike fear in the hearts of those who fly in smaller planes. A family of four was leaving Florida in a twin-engine King Air enroute to Jackson, Mississippi and then on to Louisiana. As they were climbing out of their departure, the pilot had a heart attack. The father of the family took over the controls of the plane. Although he was a licensed pilot, his experience was limited to about 150 hours in a single-engine Cessna 172s. He had never flown the twin-engine King Air 200 they were in and he immediately contacted air traffic controllers for help.

The Air Traffic Controller called a friend who was a King Air pilot and the air traffic controller relayed instructions from his friend to the pilot in the air. According to the article, the pilot was able to land the plane safety in Tampa, Florida. Unfortunately, the pilot who suffered the heart attack did not survive. I imagine after this incident, the family might be flying commercial for a bit.

Car seats save children from injury

In a story we usually don't see in Mississippi, two toddlers properly strapped in their child car seats were unharmed after the vehicle they were riding in flipped over during an accident in Pearl, Mississippi. According to the Pearl Police Department, a black Ford Ranger was traveling north on Pearson Road when a white Ford Expedition pulled into its path. The collision caused the Expedition to flip with the toddlers inside. Although the driver of the Expedition was transported to an area hospital, the two toddlers were unharmed.

Seat belts saves lives. As parents, we have the responsibility to ensure our children are properly belted when riding in vehicles. The parent of these toddlers did so and even though a tragic accident occurred, the toddlers were fine. We need more stories like this in Mississippi as opposed to those describing how some child was ejected from the vehicle during an accident or injured because they were not wearing a seatbelt.

The Kisselburgh Law Firm is a Mississippi injury law firm which handles all types of
cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents,
tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, and
injuries from defective products. If you have questions, call us at
601.936.4040 or contact us online.

Manufacturer withdraws Raptiva in U.S.

The FDA announced the withdraw of Raptiva (efalizaumab) from the U.S. market due to the risk of patients developing a progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a brain infection. There have been deaths associated with the long-term use of Raptiva. According to the FDA, PML is a serious, progressive neurologic disease caused by a virus that affects the central nervous systems. There is no known effective treatment or cure for PML. People who do survive with PML are severly disabled. Raptiva decreases the function of the immune system and increases the susceptibility to infections, including PML.

Raptiva was originally approved in October, 2003 for the treatment of moderate to severe plague psoriasis. It appears the risk of PML increases with the long term use of Raptiva. The FDA had required Genentech, Inc., the manufacturer of the Raptiva, to include a black box warning in October, 2008. For more information, click here for the FDA's statement on the withdraw of Raptiva from the U.S. market.

If you or a loved one has been injured by use of Raptiva, you need to talk with an experienced pharmaceutical drug liability lawyer. At the Kisselburgh Law Firm, we have the experience in handling lawsuits against prescription drug manufacturers. Contact us online or call us at 601-936-4040 to discuss your legal rights.

Defective drywall in some Mississippi homes

Product liability claims are increasing over defects in drywall from China used in homes, including many in Mississippi. A common complaint is a rotten egg smell which permeates a home where the drywall was used. According to a recent article in the Christian Science Monitor, the drywall contains sulfur-emitting compounds that has impacted thousands of homeowners in the southern United States. The southern states, including Mississippi, are seeing more complaints given all the rebuilding in the area following Katrina and other hurricanes.

If you are a victim of this defective drywall being used in your home, you need to speak with an experience product liability attorney. At the Kisselburgh Law Firm, we have years of experience in handling different types of product liability claims. Call us at 601-936-4040 or contact us online to discuss your legal rights.

Yamaha recalling Rhinos due to rollover deaths

All Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model vehicles are being recalled for repairs after 46 deaths and hundreds of injuries due to rollovers. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, many of the rollovers occurred on level ground at relatively slow speeds.

Having witnessed first-hand these type of vehicles rollover in Mississippi, it is important that if you own one of the affected Rhino models, you return it to the dealer for repairs. You should also remember that these vehicles were intended to be used by persons with a drivers license and are not safe for children to operate. Too many times in Mississippi you see children operating these vehicles and I've never seen one child wearing a helmet while operating the vehicle. A rollover accident on one of these heavy vehicles can lead to serious injury or death.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured while operating or riding in a Rhino or similar type vehicle, call the Kisselburgh Law Firm at 601-936-4040 or contact us online to set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

Driver hits Flowood police vehicle on I-20

A woman driving eastbound on Interstate 20 in Jackson, Mississippi, lost control of her vehicle and collided with a Flowood, Mississippi police vehicle parked on the side of the interstate. The woman was taken to University of Mississippi Medical Center. The police officer, along with his canine partner, were not injured. However, both vehicles were reported to be badly damaged.

The wreck occurred at the intersection of I-55 and I-20, commonly known as the "Stack", early Wednesday morning. According to WLBT, the woman was suspected of driving under the influence. Jackson police and Mississippi State troopers responded to the scene.

The Kisselburgh Law Firm is a Mississippi injury law firm that handles all types of cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, and injuries from defective products. If you have questions, call us at 601.936.4040 or contact us online.