Any vehicle which has a higher center of gravity is much more vulnerable to a rollover when involved in a one-vehicle crash. To some extent the type of vehicle comes into play, and SUV’s and pickup trucks will often ride higher off the ground than passenger cars. Even those vehicles which are considered to be […]
Tractor-trailers are the most dangerous vehicles on the road because of their massive size and weight, which can cause unparalleled carnage when they collide with another motor vehicle. One of the most dangerous situations involving a tractor-trailer in Mississippi is the risk of a commercial trucking accident involving a commercial truck driver who has a […]
The Center for Disease Control reports 3,308 United States drownings in 2004—an average of nine people per day, and for each person who drowns, another 1-4 people suffer serious enough injuries that they require hospitalization. Half of those survivors will suffer a significant level of neurological impairment, leaving them with highly uncertain futures. Children under […]
There are several basic “rules” that you should always take seriously following an accident. Some of them you should follow because it’s the law and you could get into trouble if you don’t, while others are just common sense rules that make dealing with an accident much smoother. Never Leave the Scene of an Accident […]
Perhaps you were one of the luckier drivers who were able to return to work shortly after your auto accident with little interruption in your work schedule. Unfortunately, many others who have been involved in car accidents are not so lucky and can face prolonged physical recovery which limits or prevents entirely their ability to […]
Distracted driving is widely acknowledged to be a leading cause of serious car crashes. Mississippi like many states has passed legislation to reduce the risk of distracted driving car accidents caused by cell phones. Mississippi prohibits text messaging while driving among new drivers with a learner’s permit, intermediate or temporary license. Many other states have […]
Bicyclists are extremely vulnerable when sharing the road with passenger vehicles with a minimum weight of 3,000 pounds, which explains why bicycle accidents send over a half a million people to the emergency room annually. There are many potential dangers that face bicyclists including unsafe drivers, poorly designed and maintained roadways and even defective bicycles. […]
There are many arrangements to be made when planning for vacation from making airline and hotel reservations to reserving a rental car. There are also a great number of variables that can go wrong. One issue that few people worry about is whether their rental car is safe. A significant number of summer travelers may […]
Many states including Mississippi use a combination of strategies to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities caused by drunk drivers. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that millions of people drive under the influence of alcohol annually. Drunk driving claims the lives of approximately 300 people annually in Mississippi with thousands […]
Most drivers have had the scary experience of briefly dozing off behind the wheel only to awake in a panic as one’s vehicle drifts off the shoulder of the road. Studies show that the average motorist is getting fewer hours of sleep each night. Driver fatigue is a leading cause of serious Mississippi auto accidents […]
