Local Personal Injury Attorney Brehm T. Bell News & Blog Posts

The answer is "maybe so, maybe not", and I say that after 30+ years as a practicing personal injury attorney. It really depends on the circumstances of your case. While not every accident requires legal representation, many people quickly discover that dealing with insurance companies, medical bills, and legal deadlines can become overwhelming. When you may not need a personal injury attorney... Not every accident requires hiring a lawyer, and I'm saying this as a lawyer. If

Bay High graduate Edelle Griffith was recently awarded the 2026 Brehm Bell Scholarship, given annually to a promising local student. The scholarship, open to both public and private high school seniors in Hancock County, was created to encourage those who are pursuing a career in a law-related field. An outside committee selected Griffith from a field of applicants based on her academics, character, and written essay. “In a law-related field, professionalism, communication an

Tucked into the main branch of the Hancock County Library System - on Hwy 90 in Bay St. Louis - is another reason we love our coastal community. My wife Jenny and I volunteer there, just two in the mix of dozens of locals who staff the book store, aptly named the Second Line Used Bookstore. At our helm is the enthusiastic Sally Isaacs, who also serves as the Chair of the library's Foundation. The books are donated and then very reasonably priced, organized and offered for pur

As a personal injury attorney in Mississippi for over three decades, I'll be sharing some crucial steps to follow if you've been in an accident in upcoming blogs - tips all drivers should be reminded of, just in case. Today we are focusing on obtaining official accident reports - an important step for insurance claims, vehicle repairs, medical treatment documentation and potential injury claims. In Mississippi and Louisiana, accident reports are typically prepared by the law

I've helped accident victims for over thirty years. In fact, I've been in a few myself so I say this with experience - when you've just been in a car accident, your adrenaline is probably through the roof and it’s hard to think straight. That’s completely normal. Here’s a few tips to remember if it happens to you. First, check for injuries Your safety comes first. If anyone is hurt—even slightly—call 911 right away. Do not leave the accident scene (only to the shoulder if you

High school seniors graduating from a Hancock County, Mississippi school and heading into a law-related field of study are invited to apply for a $1000 scholarship through our law firm. This will be the 10th year of awarding the Brehm Bell Scholarship for a deserving graduate. The application is straightforward and can be found here. A letter of recommendation, a brief essay and a GPA of 3.0 are required for consideration. Applications are due no later than MAY 15, 2026. The

All eyes have been on the inspiring journey of the Artimis II since the April 1st launch. But many don't realize that much of the research behind that launch began right here in Hancock County, MS. In the early 1960s, the US government acquired over 125,000 acres here to establish NASA's main rocket testing facility, first known as the Mississippi Test Facility and now the Stennis Space Center. This ushered in the very successful space exploration effort for the country, but

It’s that time again - finding backpacks, packing lunches, after-school activities, and juggling their schedules with your own. School...

About one in five car owners in Mississippi do not have car insurance, making our state one of the riskiest states to drive in. There...

Bay St. Louis, MS - Bay High senior Cadence Lyrock was recently awarded the 2024 Brehm Bell Scholarship, given annually to a promising...

If you've been injured through the actions of someone else, you surely have a lot of questions. With 35 years of law experience, I can...

It’s finally here - Memorial Day weekend. Have a safe time and let’s remember that this day is more than a long weekend that marks the...

For the past nine years, local attorney Brehm Bell has helped encourage high school graduates to enter the field of law by offering a...

Mississippi has the most car accidents per capita by state, according to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety...