Evans Litigation & Trial Law, LLC

07/25/2024

Mitigation of Damages

07/21/2024

July Vehicle Inspection

07/21/2024

10/20/2021

Tractor Trailer inspection in Jackson, Mississippi. In cases involving 18 wheelers, it is critical to conduct a thorough inspection of both the tractor and the trailer at the beginning of the claim. This includes
downloading data from the black box, assessing what collision avoidance systems are implemented, looking at the property damage, and examining braking systems, among other things. In many instances, data gathered during an inspection can significantly increase the value of a claim.

01/21/2021

This is terrible. Justice delayed is justice denied. We, as a legal community, need to get together and work on a solution. The right to trial by jury is an essential part of our legal system.

Melton told state lawmakers that judges have been busy holding some kinds of hearing, using more online technology than ever before.

04/30/2020

What could go wrong? Terrible idea that will almost certainly lead to unnecessary deaths and injuries.

Many teens in Georgia will temporarily be able to receive a driver’s license without completing the required road test during the coronavirus pandemic.

03/05/2020

I am extremely honored to be on the Super Lawyers Top 100 List for the 3rd year in a row. Thanks to my awesome staff and incredible clients for making this possible!

01/31/2020

08/03/2019

https://www.businessinsider.com/swimply-lets-you-rent-swimming-pools-2019-7

Sounds like a great idea: Rent your pool, and make some extra money. If you don't have access to a pool, you can rent.

However, this is a potential nightmare for both the pool owner and the pool renter. Many home insurance policies have exclusions for commercial enterprises. That is, if you use your home for a money making purpose, your insurance won't cover claims related to that purpose, unless you specifically purchase additional coverage to cover that commercial enterprise.

The nightmare unfolds if a pool renter claims to be injured due to some sort of defective condition. Regardless of the merit of the case, it is likely your home insurance carrier will not cover the claim - no matter how small or big the claim may be. That means the pool owner could be personally liable for any and all damages, and that the pool owner might have to pay an attorney out of pocket to defend the claim.

As for the pool renter, assume there is a dangerous condition the renter did not know about and the renter is seriously injured - or worse. The renter may have tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Normally, if the renter was just a guest, insurance would likely be there to cover the possible claim. However, since the pool was being used for financial gain, the pool owner's insurance company will deny the renter's claim. In turn, the renter is either stuck with the bills, or forced to try and collect from the pool owner directly - which in most instances will be very difficult if not impossible. The more horrible the injury, the more difficult it will be to actually collect compensation.

Unfortunately, the first time people find out about a lack of insurance coverage is when a claim is filed. If you are a home owner, reach out to your insurance company about your coverages before opening your home to the general public for any purpose. As a renter, always ask to see proof of insurance coverage that would cover a commercial enterprise before using that property. In the perfect world, it would be "fine", but we see too many instances where there is no insurance to cover serious injuries, and the injured party is the one left holding the bag. Stay safe.

Currently the company offers access to pools in 20 states across the US, many of which cost less than $100 per hour to rent.

07/04/2019

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and memorable Fourth of July.