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 […]
Many types of serious accidents in a wide array of industries can lead to amputation, but farming ranks among the top three industries for these permanent and life-changing injuries. Accidents that happen while engaged in farm operations are twice as likely to end up in amputations than in any other industry. An astounding eleven percent […]
Mississippi currently has no dram shop statute on its books. Dram shop laws in other states impose civil liability on commercial establishments, such as a bar or restaurant, that serve alcohol to patrons that then go out and injure an innocent person in a car accident as a result of the driver’s intoxication. Mississippi does […]
An auto accident can be caused by a multitude of factors, such as product defects associated with vehicles systems or components, driver negligence like drunk or distracted driving and/or a poorly designed roadway. If you are injured by the negligence of a third party whether another driver, manufacturer of your car or even a public […]
When people take prescription drugs and drive, they probably do not think that they are doing anything wrong. The truth is many prescription drugs can heavily distort a person’s judgement and reflexes and inhibit their ability to drive. This increases the chance of them causing an auto accident while they are driving on Mississippi roadways. […]
