Railroad crossing accidents are typically massive in scope and result in horrific injuries and wrongful death. While sometimes these dangerous train accidents occur because of risky behavior by drivers trying to outrun the train, these dangerous railroad accidents may also be caused by the inattention or negligence of the train operator, a poorly marked railroad […]
Most states including Mississippi have dram shop laws that provide limited immunity from liability for auto accidents caused by patrons of bars and restaurants. Some states also impose liability under similar circumstances on social hosts, but Mississippi is not one of those states. These laws also impose liability in particular circumstances on those who furnish […]
Motor vehicles accidents remain the leading cause of death for those between the ages of 5-34, and over 2.3 million people are treated in emergency rooms each year in car collisions according the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Great strides have been made to make motor vehicles safer, but seatbelts and car seats remain […]
Ford, GM, and Toyota are thinking futuristic and developing a new technology for cars that will allow them to talk to one another. This new technology is called “Intellidrive”. The technology utilizes GPS and WiFi that allow the vehicles to send out signals with their location and speed information so other vehicles on Mississippi roadways […]
Seattle is in the news this month and not because of some philanthropic effort by Bill Gates. The Department of Justice is looking into the Seattle Police Department for a pattern of excessive use of force and discrimination against minorities. There have been a few high profile incidents that have spurred this investigation. About a […]
Would you know what to do if you were involved in a Mississippi car accident? Many people have never been in a serious car accident and would prefer not to consider the possibility. However, a driver who ignores the possibility of being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident has a false sense of security. […]
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 […]
