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

Storms Will Come. Here’s How to Prepare for the Worst (as We Hope for the Best)

This week, portions of our state experienced horrific damage from tornadoes that ripped through communities. If you can help in any way,...

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – with the Most Distracted Drivers so Stay Safe

Whether it is singing along to great Christmas music, fretting over the undone gift list or running for the third time to the grocery...

Law Minute - So You've Been in an Accident

This is the first installment of our new series, Law Minute. Our hope is to answer some of the more common questions related to personal...

Hurricane Season is Here – Make Sure You Are Ready!

Like all of us that have grown up here on the Gulf Coast, I’m well aware of the damage hurricanes can wreak on our homes, our livelihoods...

Safe Travel Tips for Summer Road Trips Ahead

I have great memories of summer road trips, both as a kid myself and bringing my own four kids on travels. It’s the classic American...

You’ve had an accident, but do you have a claim?

Answer these four questions to determine if you need an attorney. Not every accident leads also to a personal injury claim, so these are goo

Welcome to March – because “February made me shiver”!

premises liability cases. Many people do not understand that just because you slip on ice, water or some other foreign substance on someone

It’s the New Year. Time to take a moment and check your insurance coverage.

I hope your new year starts out with peace of mind that you are properly covered in the unfortunate circumstances that you or your loved one

Was a pet part of Santa’s Delivery? Know your responsibilities as an owner in Fluffy’s new home.

We in south Mississippi LOVE our pets. And rightfully so—they’re adorable, we like having them around, and they offer unconditional love....

Let's be grateful for our right to freedom...

This time of year is especially important for our country. We in America honor all of our fallen heroes at the end of May, and we follow...

April Showers Bring...

I know what the saying is and so do you. The gist of this saying, “April showers bring May flowers”, is that we should not “blame the...

Two reasons why people hire attorneys, and why it's smart to have a “just in case” attorney in mind.

When someone else causes you harm, through no fault of your own, why do you need an attorney? 1.The law is complicated.

Now’s the time! Review your uninsured motorist coverage - why “Full Coverage" might not be enough.

Just because you have full coverage, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have enough full coverage. In Mississippi, in order to have enough

Hancock jury awards $1.29M verdict in first trial in district since pandemic began

“That was the first jury trial we’ve had in our circuit court district since COVID began,” Hancock Circuit Court Clerk Kendra Necaise said.

Your dog is your responsibility. And if his bite is worse than his bark, that’s on you as well.

We love our dogs. And in Mississippi, we have a long history of being hard working, responsible citizens. We know that part of being a...

Texting and driving is a choice you should NEVER make!

No matter what it is, it can wait! We don’t seem to get it though — according to the National Safety Council, 1 out of every 4 accidents in

Why Get Medical Treatment After a Vehicle Accident?

Although you do not have to go to the hospital by ambulance from the scene, you should seek medical attention sooner than later.

Nine Steps to Follow if You are Involved in an Accident

The police are coming, people are exchanging information and dealing with injuries, but you may not know what you really need to do....

Accidents on the Job

I receive calls on regular basis from people who have been injured on the job. Common questions: Is this covered under workman’s...

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