I agree with the two prior answers. Take some photos of the injuries and have a conversation with a local personal injury lawyer.

Can I take this to small claims court and get some type of compensation for my expenses? No. At least not successfully.

While clearly that should not have happened, absent a severe injury that required significant medical attention, she would not have sufficient...

Absent and injury requiring medical attention you would not have any viable legal claims in my opinion.

You need to retain a lawyer in the jurisdiction where the ticket was issued. Where you live is irrelevant.

No. Profit from the sale of a home is not income earned for work performed and will be irrelevant to your SSDI. That is not true if you're really...

Perhaps if you were to inquire of the Mississippi Bar Association: ...

As a general rule, a business owner is not responsible for the criminal or negligent acts of someone else.

How should I respond when a contractor demands payment of remaining balance in full prior to completion of the job ? NO.

I strongly urge you to reach out to a local personal injury attorney for a detailed conversation on how to best proceed. The call will be free but...