The Stutzman Law Firm, PLLC

The Stutzman Law Firm, PLLC The Stutzman Law Firm is located in Flowood, Mississippi and specializes in personal injury.

Happy Father’s Day to two of the most influential men in my life.A good father gives you more than a roof and a name. He...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to two of the most influential men in my life.

A good father gives you more than a roof and a name. He shows you how to carry yourself. How to work hard, keep your word, and stand up for the people who can’t stand up for themselves. Most of what these two taught me, they taught by doing it, not by talking about it.

So here’s to every dad, granddad, and uncle quietly raising the next generation and passing down what matters. The lessons stick, even when we don’t say so at the time.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at The Stutzman Law Firm.

📸 The 7 Photos You Should Take After a Car WreckIf you’re involved in a crash, your phone may become one of the most imp...
06/15/2026

📸 The 7 Photos You Should Take After a Car Wreck

If you’re involved in a crash, your phone may become one of the most important tools you have. If you’re able to do so safely, try to take these seven photos before vehicles are moved:

1️⃣ All vehicles involved
Take photos from multiple angles showing the position of each vehicle.

2️⃣ License plates
Photograph the license plate of every vehicle involved.

3️⃣ Insurance cards
Get a clear photo of the other driver’s insurance information.

4️⃣ The overall scene
Step back and capture the entire accident scene from several angles.

5️⃣ Traffic signs and signals
Photograph any stop signs, yield signs, traffic lights, or road markings that may be relevant.

6️⃣ Skid marks and debris
These details can help tell the story of how the collision occurred.

7️⃣ Visible injuries and vehicle damage
Document injuries and damage immediately, then continue taking photos as bruising, swelling, or additional damage becomes apparent.

⚠️ Safety comes first. If you’re injured or the scene is unsafe, focus on getting to a safe location and calling for help.

📱 Memories fade. Photos don’t.

The evidence you gather in the first few minutes after a crash may become some of the most important evidence in your case.

“If my child is hurt in an accident, I can just sign the settlement paperwork and take care of it, right?” ❌ Actually, i...
06/07/2026

“If my child is hurt in an accident, I can just sign the settlement paperwork and take care of it, right?”

❌ Actually, in Mississippi, you can’t.

It surprises almost every parent we talk to, but under Mississippi law, a parent cannot legally bind their minor child to a personal injury settlement just by signing a release form.

Why the Law Steps In:
The legal system views minors (anyone under 21 in Mississippi when it comes to certain financial contracts) as lacking the legal capacity to sign away their rights. To protect children from having their financial futures signed away or the funds mismanaged, Mississippi requires a special safety check: Chancery Court Approval.

How the Process Works:
If your child is injured (whether in a car wreck, a dog bite incident, or a premises accident) and a settlement is reached, a separate legal process must take place before a single dime is paid out:

1️⃣ A Petition is Filed: A sworn petition is submitted to a Chancery Court judge (a Chancellor) detailing the accident, the child’s injuries, the medical clearance, and the proposed settlement amount.

2️⃣ The Judge Reviews It: The Chancellor’s job is to act as a protector for the child. They review the file to ensure the settlement is fair, the medical bills are properly accounted for, and the child has fully recovered or has future care accounted for.

3️⃣ The Money is Locked Away: Chancellors don’t just hand a settlement check to the parents to deposit into a general family account. The court will typically order the funds to be placed into a blocked, interest-bearing bank account that no one (not even the parents) can touch without a specific court order, or into a structured annuity, until the child reaches legal age.

The Takeaway: It adds an extra layer of paperwork and time, but it’s an incredibly important safeguard designed to ensure that if a child suffers an injury, the compensation they receive is fully preserved exclusively for their future.

Have you ever heard of a “minor settlement” requirement before? Let us know in the comments!

Let’s talk about the Old Agency Road & Highland Colony Parkway roundabout... 🚗🌀If you’ve driven near the Renaissance dur...
05/31/2026

Let’s talk about the Old Agency Road & Highland Colony Parkway roundabout... 🚗🌀

If you’ve driven near the Renaissance during a busy weekend or at 5:00 PM on a weekday, you know exactly which one I mean! 🙋‍♂️

It is one of the busiest spots in Ridgeland, and while roundabouts are incredible for traffic flow, navigating a multi-lane circle can sometimes feel a little... tense. 😬

Since I’m all about keeping our community safe and informed, let’s clear up the “Rules of the Roundabout” so we can all navigate it like pros this week:

1️⃣ Choose Your Lane Early! 🗺️ Treat it like a regular intersection before you enter. Want to turn right? Get in the right lane. Heading left? Left lane only. Going straight? You can use either!

2️⃣ Yield to the Circle! 🛑 The drivers already inside the roundabout always have the right-of-way. Wait for a safe gap before you roll in.

3️⃣ Commit to Your Lane! 🔀 Once you are inside the circle, do not switch lanes. If you accidentally miss your exit, don’t panic or stop—just coast around one more time! 🔄

4️⃣ No Semi-Trucks Allowed! 🚫 Disturbed by a massive 18-wheeler squeezing in next to you? You aren’t imagining things—semi-trucks are actually prohibited from using this specific roundabout to keep traffic safe. 🚛

⚖️ The Lawyer’s Myth-Buster: A lot of people think that because traffic moves continuously, roundabouts cause more accidents. The reality? Studies actually show they reduce injury-causing collisions by about 75%! Because everyone is traveling in the same direction at lower speeds, those dangerous T-bone and high-speed head-on crashes are virtually eliminated. 🛡️ Keep the speed low, stay alert, and it does its job beautifully.

Let’s help keep our local roads stress-free! Share this with a friend who avoids this intersection, or tag a commuter who handles it every single day. 👇

Drive safe out there, neighbors! 🚘✨

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.Their sacrifice...
05/23/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice secured freedoms that many of us enjoy every single day, often without a second thought.

Today is not simply the unofficial start of summer. It is a day of remembrance, gratitude, and respect for those who never made it home.
To the families carrying that loss, we honor you as well.

From all of us at Stutzman Law Firm, thank you to our fallen heroes. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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🚗🤖 THE FUTURE OF DRIVING… OR GOVERNMENT OVERREACH?Imagine getting into your car and it deciding whether you are fit to d...
05/17/2026

🚗🤖 THE FUTURE OF DRIVING… OR GOVERNMENT OVERREACH?

Imagine getting into your car and it deciding whether you are fit to drive.

New vehicle technology is rapidly moving toward AI-powered driver monitoring systems that can detect distraction, drowsiness, impairment, eye movement, and driver behavior in real time.

Supporters say it could save lives by preventing crashes caused by drunk, distracted, or fatigued drivers.

Critics say it raises serious privacy concerns and opens the door to your vehicle making decisions about your freedom to drive.

So we want to hear from you:
👉 Would you support a vehicle that could determine you’re too impaired, distracted, or tired to drive?
OR
👉 Is this a step too far?

There’s no wrong answer. We’re genuinely curious where people land on this one.

May the Fourth be with you.Whether your case feels like the Empire is bearing down on you or you’re just trying to navig...
05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you.

Whether your case feels like the Empire is bearing down on you or you’re just trying to navigate an asteroid field of paperwork, you don’t have to go it alone. We handle car wrecks, insurance disputes, and serious injury cases for folks across Mississippi.

A long time ago in a courtroom not so far away, somebody decided you needed a lawyer in your corner. Today’s a good day to make that call.

Stutzman Law Firm, PLLC 769-208-5683 www.stutzmanlawfirm.com

You were in a wreck. You’re frustrated. You open ChatGPT and start typing what really happened: whom you blame, what you...
05/02/2026

You were in a wreck. You’re frustrated. You open ChatGPT and start typing what really happened: whom you blame, what you wish you’d done differently, what you’re afraid of.

You think it’s private.

It isn’t.

In February 2026, a federal judge in New York ruled in United States v. Heppner that a defendant’s conversations with an AI chatbot were not protected by attorney-client privilege or the work-product doctrine. The court called it a question of first impression, and more than a dozen major U.S. law firms have since issued formal warnings to their clients.

What that means for you:

🔍 Anything you type into ChatGPT, Claude, or any consumer AI may be discoverable

📑 Opposing counsel can subpoena those chat logs

⚖️ Your “private vent” can land in a courtroom

AI is a useful tool. It is not your lawyer. It is not confidential. Courts are starting to treat those conversations the same way they treat email and text messages: fully discoverable, fully usable against you.

If you’ve been hurt, if you have a claim, if you’re in a dispute, talk to an attorney. Not a chatbot.

What you type can be used against you.

📱 Could the device on your wrist be the key to your personal injury claim?When you are involved in an accident, your dig...
04/25/2026

📱 Could the device on your wrist be the key to your personal injury claim?

When you are involved in an accident, your digital footprint can be just as important as physical evidence. Swipe through to see 3 pieces of everyday tech that can make or break your case! 👉

⌚ 1. Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers: Devices tracking your heart rate, sleep, and steps can objectively prove the physical and emotional impact an injury has had on your daily life before and after an accident.

📹 2. Dashcams & Ring Doorbells: You don’t have to rely solely on eyewitnesses anymore. Nearby home security cameras and dashcams often capture the exact moment of impact in neighborhood or intersection accidents.

🛑 3. Social Media: Beware! Insurance companies will check your profiles. Even an innocent smiling photo from a family gathering can be used by the defense to argue you aren’t severely injured. It’s best to pause your posting while your claim is active.

Don’t let the insurance company twist your digital footprint. Let the team at Stutzman Law Firm handle the evidence and fight for the compensation you deserve. ⚖️

🔗 Click the link in our bio to schedule a free consultation today!

You trust them. That’s why you handed over your keys.But if they cause a crash, the first place the claim usually goes… ...
04/18/2026

You trust them. That’s why you handed over your keys.

But if they cause a crash, the first place the claim usually goes… is your insurance.

In most situations, your policy follows your vehicle, not the driver. That means:
🚗 You could be responsible for damages
💰 Your insurance rates could go up
⚖️ You could be pulled into a lawsuit

And if the damages exceed your coverage, it can come out of your pocket.

Before you loan your car, ask yourself one question:
Do I trust this person to protect me financially?

Because when something goes wrong, “I was just helping them out” doesn’t fix it.

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39232

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