Careless or inconsiderate drivers that violate the Mississippi Rules of the Road cause the lion share of serious car accidents in Mississippi. These traffic safety laws are designed for the orderly coordination and interaction of motor vehicles, which is designed to prevent serious car accidents in Mississippi. When a driver runs a red light, fails […]
Mississippi parents frequently shop excitedly for strollers, playpens, cribs and other necessities for their baby or children. There are few experiences more emotionally devastating than the heartache experienced when one of these products is defective and causes serious injury to one’s baby. Manufacturers of baby products must comply with safety standards established by the Consumer […]
Few motorcycle enthusiasts would dispute the unique dangers associated with riding a motorcycle. Motorcycles are less visible and stable and lack structural protection as well as safety equipment. When a car, pickup truck, SUV or tractor-trailer collides with a motorcycle, the weight differential also contributes to the typically poor outcome for a motorcycle accident victim. […]
While most people in Mississippi are aware of the danger associated with a serious falls, the scope and seriousness of an accident risk is much more severe than many people realize. It is estimated that 424,000 people die in fatal falls annually world wide according to the United Nations Health Agency. There are another 37 […]
While most drivers are very familiar with the term driving under the influence (DUI), this expression most typically conjures images of drivers who have had too much to drink before climbing behind the wheel of their motor vehicle. However, driver impairment may take many forms including drivers that are impaired by the use of prescription […]
While most drivers in Mississippi recognize that texting while driving is extremely dangerous, few people realize the true extent of the danger. While some public safety organizations have begun referring to texting while driving as ‘the new DUI”, the practice does not yet generate the same sense of moral outrage as drunk driving. It is […]
One of the leading causes of commercial trucking accidents in Mississippi as well as throughout the country is truck drivers that are sleepy or fatigued. Although the trucking industry is heavily regulated to prevent trucking accidents involving fatigued drivers, these regulations primarily address the amount of time a driver is on the road and the […]
Despite the high cost of fuel and challenging financial environment, people throughout Mississippi have set out for Thanksgiving travel throughout the state. Holiday periods typically present both the highest number of travelers occupying our streets and highways and also substantial spikes in accident rates. The combination of more vehicles on the road, driver fatigue from […]
Teens have a much higher incidence of auto accidents in Mississippi and throughout the U.S. when they start school early in the morning according to a study that was conducted in 2008 and just published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. There was a comparison study conducted between two towns […]
There are few personal injuries as devastating as a traumatic brain injury. This type of life-altering injury, which is often the product of a Mississippi car accident, typically has a permanent debilitating impact that may rob an accident victim of his or her ability to walk or communicate and other fundamental mental and physical functions […]
