The attorneys at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman are aggressive, yet compassionate, and work diligently to protect your rights and to help you get the compensation you deserve. Negligent individuals, companies, and other responsible parties should be held accountable for the injuries they cause. Sadly, many folks who suffer serious harm will put off contacting a lawyer because they don't feel right about lawsuits or because they don't want to go through lengthy litigation before a judge.
Due to a confidentiality agreement, the name of the case and the parties cannot be identified. The case involved a big truck versus a passenger car accident with clear negligence on behalf of the truck driver who disregarded a traffic control device and crossed a major highway directly in the path of travel of our client. The accident occurred in Marshall County, Mississippi.
Our client received severe injuries requiring extensive medical care and rehabilitation. After intense negotiations, case was settled for the maximum allowed under the tort claims act in the State of Mississippi.
Due to a confidentiality agreement, the name of the case and the parties cannot be identified. The case involved a big truck versus a passenger car accident with clear negligence on behalf of the truck driver who disregarded a traffic control device and crossed a major highway directly in the path of travel of our client. The accident occurred in Marshall County, Mississippi.
Our client received severe injuries requiring extensive medical care and rehabilitation. After intense negotiations, case was settled for the maximum allowed under the tort claims act in the State of Mississippi.
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The Chatham Law Firm has been a leader in serving individuals and families in North Mississippi since the firm was founded by Gerald Weissinger Chatham in 1932.
A native son of Hernando, Mr. Chatham served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, as Desoto County Prosecuting Attorney, Desoto County Superintendent of Education, District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District, and on the Board of Trustees for the University of Mississippi.
As District Attorney, Mr. Chatham prosecuted the defendants in the infamous Emmett Till murder trial, answering the call of duty and presenting a thorough and vigorous case at trial under difficult circumstances.
A native son of Hernando, Mr. Chatham served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, as Desoto County Prosecuting Attorney, Desoto County Superintendent of Education, District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District, and on the Board of Trustees for the University of Mississippi.
As District Attorney, Mr. Chatham prosecuted the defendants in the infamous Emmett Till murder trial, answering the call of duty and presenting a thorough and vigorous case at trial under difficult circumstances.
Nick Smith is admitted to practice in state courts in Mississippi and Tennessee.
He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi.
Mr. Smith's areas of practice include personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation including contract disputes and actions under the Fair Debt Collections Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Mr. Smith was hired in 2010 at the Chatham Pittman Law Firm and is now a partner at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC.
Nick Smith grew up in Tate County, Mississippi, where he attended Senatobia High School and went on to continue his education at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi.
Mr. Smith's areas of practice include personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation including contract disputes and actions under the Fair Debt Collections Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Mr. Smith was hired in 2010 at the Chatham Pittman Law Firm and is now a partner at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC.
Nick Smith grew up in Tate County, Mississippi, where he attended Senatobia High School and went on to continue his education at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
At Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC, our lawyers know that accidents don't just end in damage to property.
In many cases, someone is left injured or worse, grieving the loss of a loved one.
An accident can affect your life forever and the physical effects of a car accident injury can be lasting.
A medical misdiagnosis can prevent a patient from living a normal life.
A patient can die after a surgical error.
Dealing with the aftermath of a serious injury isn't always easy, especially because there is so much to worry about.
In many cases, someone is left injured or worse, grieving the loss of a loved one.
An accident can affect your life forever and the physical effects of a car accident injury can be lasting.
A medical misdiagnosis can prevent a patient from living a normal life.
A patient can die after a surgical error.
Dealing with the aftermath of a serious injury isn't always easy, especially because there is so much to worry about.
Accidents involving motor vehicles occur throughout Mississippi every day.
Some are relatively minor while others can prove to be fatal.
However, even a low-speed fender bender can result in serious injuries that can affect your well-being for months or years to come.
The insurance company is unlikely to take into account the full scope of your damages.
Furthermore, talking to insurers can be a hassle at best and a true challenge at worse.
That is why it is important to seek experienced legal representation before accepting an insurance settlement in any accident case.
Some are relatively minor while others can prove to be fatal.
However, even a low-speed fender bender can result in serious injuries that can affect your well-being for months or years to come.
The insurance company is unlikely to take into account the full scope of your damages.
Furthermore, talking to insurers can be a hassle at best and a true challenge at worse.
That is why it is important to seek experienced legal representation before accepting an insurance settlement in any accident case.
Most people who are injured in an accident will eventually recover from their injuries.
However, some injuries may prove to be so catastrophic that a victim's life will be changed forever.
These cases are usually very complex and are best handled by an experienced team of legal professionals.
At the law firm of Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC, our catastrophic injury lawyers understand how overwhelming and stressful suffering a serious or catastrophic injury can be.
In addition to worrying about recovering, victims often worry about if they will be able to afford medical care, how long they will be out of work, and if they will be able to support their family when it's all said and done.
However, some injuries may prove to be so catastrophic that a victim's life will be changed forever.
These cases are usually very complex and are best handled by an experienced team of legal professionals.
At the law firm of Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC, our catastrophic injury lawyers understand how overwhelming and stressful suffering a serious or catastrophic injury can be.
In addition to worrying about recovering, victims often worry about if they will be able to afford medical care, how long they will be out of work, and if they will be able to support their family when it's all said and done.
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