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Hernando, MS

Dedicated Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Hernando

Whether one is interested in music or the outdoors, Hernando, Mississippi has plenty for people of all ages to do. Over 15,000 people live in Hernando, which is located in DeSoto County. While Hernando is a growing city, it still maintains the small-town feel that made it so popular in the first place. Locals and visitors alike enjoy attending events at the Hernando Town Square and Cedar Hill Farm. Further, the City of Hernando was named the “Healthiest Hometown in Mississippi” by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation in 2010. Despite its high quality of life, your life may be disrupted by an unfortunate accident or injury, such as an auto accident, slip and fall, or on the job injury. It may be that your claim concerns medical malpractice or nursing home negligence towards a loved one. Regardless of the source of your harm, it is important to speak with a lawyer right away. Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz is a large plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, and our Hernando personal injury lawyers have fought for the rights of injured victims for more than 30 years. Let us show you why NST is the way to go.

Pursuing Fair Compensation After an Accident in Hernando

Auto accidents can happen to anyone who lives in Hernando or its surrounding areas. While every driver in Mississippi has the legal duty to follow the laws and rules of the road, it does not always happen. There are drivers who will act carelessly, take unnecessary risks, and blatantly disregard traffic laws. Whether on U.S Route 51 or I-55, it is important to exercise caution behind the wheel. To succeed in a car accident case in Mississippi, the law requires you to show that another driver breached a legal duty owed to you to drive safely. Then, you must show that driver’s breach caused your accident and the damages you suffered.

If an accident involves a big rig truck, the legal process can become more complicated. Truck drivers do not only have to follow state and local trucking laws, but also the regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). There will be multiple parties at play in trucking cases, including the at-fault driver, his or her employer, the vehicle owner, and potentially a third-party broker. Confirming all potential defendants is critical, especially if you or a loved one sustained catastrophic injuries like broken bones or some form of paralysis. Interstate trucking companies are required by law to carry significantly higher insurance limits than individual drivers in Mississippi. An experienced personal injury attorney in the Hernando area can properly investigate your accident and consult with experts when needed.

On the job accidents happens routinely in Hernando as well. It is extremely important to document and report any workplace injury as soon as it occurs. Failure to abide by Mississippi workers’ compensation notice provisions can make you ineligible for wage or disability benefits. A common misconception today is that benefits are only attainable if the company did something to cause the injury to occur. This is not the case. Instead, workers’ compensation is typically a no-fault system, meaning the injured worker must show only that he or she was hurt while acting within the course and scope of her employment duties.

Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits are available for those suffering from a severe medical condition that has or is expected to last for at least 12 consecutive months or end in death. These claims are administered through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Although these benefits are meant to help injured and ill individuals, the process is often complex and appears daunting. Further, many deserving applications are denied at the initial level, and there are strict deadlines within which to file a valid appeal. A skilled Hernando personal injury attorney can help you navigate this process, which could include representing you at a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Lots of factors can affect whether you may be entitled to benefits, including your age, education, work history, medical condition, and functional limitations.

Experienced Lawyers in Mississippi Ready to Take Your Call Today

Whether you have been involved in a car or truck accident, a victim of medical malpractice, or injured at a place of business, the attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz are ready to speak with you today and help point you in the right direction. With over 30 lawyers and a large dedicated support staff, NST handles cases involving auto accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, negligent security, and more. To speak with an attorney, call 800-529-4004 or complete our online form. We offer a free consultation and handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients do not owe an attorney fee until we collect a monetary benefit on their behalf, and the fee comes out of the recovery. Whether you need a truck wreck attorney in Hernando, help filing a workers’ compensation claim, or assistance with another personal injury matter, NST is the way to go.