Almost nine people per day lose their lives in auto accidents while walking, jogging or running which amounts to over four thousand people per year according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Data from the NHTSA also reveals that almost sixty thousand additional pedestrians suffer injuries when they are struck by motor vehicles. […]
Most of us have begun preparing our boats and digging the fishing poles along with the camping gear out of the storage room. Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner so it is time to take the boats out of storage and get ready to go swimming, fishing and pleasure cruising on Mississippi waterways. […]
Tire blowouts are extremely common and extremely dangerous. They cause over 23,000 motor vehicle accidents a year in the U.S. resulting in 500 fatalities. That is more than one fatality a day and more than 60 auto accidents a day. What Causes Tire Blowouts? Low tire pressure Worn out tires Defective tires Puncture in the […]
Despite the recent rise in the popularity of motorcycles, especially amongst professionals and celebrities, the renegade image of bikers is rapidly changing. There are still many who believe that those who ride motorcycles are mostly hoodlums and outlaws. This outlaw image is simply no longer accurate as most bikers are in their mid-40’s with jobs […]
If you are a parent of a child old enough to own a cell phone or iPod, you probably have experienced the frustration of trying to get your child’s attention as they stare at their electronic device and type frantically with their thumbs. You repeat yourself several times and finally give up knowing your child […]
The deadly impact of a tractor-trailer collision with a passenger vehicle is a product of a combination of factors including the immense size of the truck, the weight of the truck, the speed of the truck, as well as the overall weight and weight distribution when considering the tractor-trailer cargo. These factors often form a […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is facing hard questions regarding its safety audit practices following two recent fatal bus accidents including a crash involving a tour bus in New York resulting in the death of 15 passengers. There are approximately 3,100 motor carriers in the U.S. and 433 currently are on “alert” status […]
Mississippi semi-truck collision cases can be complex and difficult because trucking companies have an enormous amount of resources and are frequently involved in trucking accident lawsuits related to injuries caused by their drivers and vehicles. The case of Canton Broiler Farms, Inc v N. Warren (Supreme Court of Mississippi 1968) 14 So. 2d 671 offers […]
Despite rising gas prices and the grow popularity of fuel-efficient vehicles, SUVs remain the family car of choice for many Mississippi families. They provide a convenient way to transport the entire family, your daughter’s Girl Scout troop or your son’s high school basketball team along with all their gear. Unfortunately, this convenience comes at an […]
Summer is rapidly approaching which means more vehicles on Mississippi roadways traveling more total miles. We will probably see an increase in the number of auto accidents on our roadways because of the increase in drivers on vacation excursions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data reveals that there is an average of 41,000 […]