Whistleblowers today benefit from increased federal and state protections as well as an overall improved mindset concerning whistleblowing. While some uninformed individuals still see whistleblowers as opportunistic, more often society recognizes the importance of whistleblowers and encourages them to come forward. As whistleblowing has become more revered, the reward offered to whistleblowers has increased. The […]
Whistleblowers put their careers and at times, even lives on the line to disclose illegal activities they witness in the workplace. In order to protect whistleblowers for their brave actions, numerous federal and state statutes exist, along with strong case law. These laws aim to ensure whistleblowers will not be punished for their actions and […]
The trucking industry is subject to an extensive regulatory framework due to the inherent dangers posed by sharing Mississippi roadways with massive 18-wheelers that dwarf sedans and other passenger cars. Many of the detailed regulations that govern the trucking industry are designed to implement safety standards that make our roadways safer. When tractor-trailer drivers and […]
A repetitive stress injury (RSI) is defined as damage to body tissues, including the tendons, blood vessels, spinal discs, and nerves, inflicted after continuous physical stresses. RSIs are caused by the buildup of many small amounts of damage due to repetitive motions. Remaining in the same position for long periods of time, as required by […]
Although traffic safety experts and lawmakers have long recognized the danger posed by drivers using cell phones and portable electronic devices, legislative responses to this public safety threat have been uneven. While some states bar use of a cell phone for calling or texting while driving, other states place no restrictions on receiving or placing […]
A mother and child were tragically killed after a wrong way accident closed a portion of I-55 in North Mississippi. The Desoto County Sheriff’s Department reports that a SUV carrying a mother and child from Arkansas suddenly headed the wrong way near Coldwater Bridge. It collided with a UPS truck head on. Both vehicles quickly […]
Tractor trailer drivers work hard every day to transport essential goods across the country. Though truck drivers serve an important role in society, whenever a large truck enters the roadway, there is a risk of serious accidents. Tractor trailers are massive vehicles, often weighing 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Huge tractor trailers can inflict devastating […]
Recently, two adults and two children from New Orleans perished in a car accident in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that the driver fell asleep behind the wheel just before the accident, which occurred at about 3:15 a.m. on Interstate 55 in Copiah County. Authorities believe the 2014 Hyundai vehicle left the […]
Whistleblower lawsuits come in all varieties, and from all levels of employment within the organizations that they are brought against. The collection of cases below illustrates a few of the ways that whistleblower claims can arise within a public school system setting. The Albuquerque Public Schools Chief Financial Officer (CFO) was suspended from his duties […]
Research and statistics provide information about automobile accidents that can help drivers understand the risks associated with driving and the types of accidents that can happen on the road. For example, statistics show that drowsy driving is a common cause of single-vehicle accidents involving serious injuries or fatalities and drivers who are not intoxicated. A […]
