Previously on Legal Roundup, Everett Pepper and Daryl Porter talked about an accident involving a 12-year-old being hit by a car in the parking lot of an apartment complex. In this episode, they continue the topic with another startling story about a pedestrian accident.
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS PART 2
In this episode, Pedestrian Accidents Part 2, Everett Pepper and Daryl Porter continue their discussion from the previous episode. Even Pepper mentions that, “this one hit kind of close to home”, referring to his and Daryl’s college days at the University of Mississippi while relating to this episode’s startling topic.
Regrettably, our topic concludes the tragic fate of two Ole Miss college students who were in a pedestrian accident where one of them lost their life. The attorneys discuss all the legal implications that could follow a situation like this.
In addition, Daryl addresses details the suspects’ arrest and the types of charges they could face, both criminal and civil. With the efforts of many local agencies, they apprehended the suspects rather quickly.
However, at the time, the suspects were innocent until proven guilty. They bring up the possibility of drunk driving in the parking lot of Oxford City Hall.
In the episode, pedestrian accidents part 2, they touch on laws pertaining to the probable scenario of how a bar could be liable for over-serving.
THE LIFE OF A PERSON IS PRICELESS
When you get into a motor vehicle, you have a duty to others to remain respectful and responsible while driving. Anyone who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle should be aware of their duty to others around them, especially in areas involving heavy pedestrian traffic.
Cases where negligence is a factor undergo a complex process. Not only is this process overwhelming, but the toll accidents like this can have on families can be catastrophic.
On top of that, families only have 3 years to file civil suits against the suspects given Mississippi laws. This is a reminder that these cases are complex and overwhelming for individuals trying to seek compensation.
Having an attorney that specializes in these types of accidents can allow you to rest and recover from your injuries. In the meantime, your lawyer will help you build your case and help to get you the compensation you deserve.
Our prayers go out to the families of those who suffered from this horrific incident.
Pedestrian Accidents Part 2 should raise a stunning realization for drivers on the roadways. That realization is knowing that no one can put a price on someone’s life.
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Nonetheless, these topics can apply to anywhere and anyone in the country. Our intent is educating individuals with questions or curiosities about certain laws and how it relates to their own experiences.
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