While many people in Mississippi and across the U.S. are aware of the substantial reach and magnitude of the danger associated with drunk driving, but the majority of drivers in Mississippi do not realize the extent of the danger posed by drivers impaired by narcotics. A study conducted by the federal government found that one […]
Premises liability is the area of law that specifies the legal obligations of a property or premises owner to make hazards on one’s property safe or warn visitors of potential dangers. Although Mississippi law does not make premises owners an insurer for the safety of those that come on their property, the law does impose […]
Distracted driving in its many forms poses one of the greatest motor vehicle safety risks to those on Mississippi roads. Drivers who are using a cell phone, eating, drinking, putting on makeup, reading or otherwise not focusing their full attention on traffic and the roadway cause many accidents. In a typical year, distracted drivers cause […]
While a car accident can disrupt the life of an injury victim and the victim’s family, the challenges are far more difficult if the at-fault driver does not have insurance. Although it is possible to obtain a car accident settlement or personal injury judgment even if the other driver has no insurance or lacks adequate […]
Motor vehicles of all types pose potential hazards when driven by careless or inconsiderate drivers, but bad drivers are not the only cause of serious car accidents. Sometimes defective vehicle equipment or poor maintenance can equally contribute to serious accidents involving passenger vehicles, SUVs, tractor-trailers (commercial trucks), 15-passenger vans and other vehicles. The tires of […]
When you are making plans to get away for the summer, rental car reservations are merely one of the many tasks that must be handled. Although you may give a fair amount of thought to issues like how much to spend, size of your vehicle and type of vehicle, you probably will not spend a […]
When a medical professional makes a diagnostic error, the mistake can result in a less optimistic prognosis or even result in shortening of one’s life. Diagnostic errors by healthcare professionals can lead to ineffective treatment, inappropriate medication and even wrongful death. Medical malpractice claims based on diagnostic mistakes require an experienced medical malpractice attorney supported […]
Despite warnings from fire departments, public safety officials and even this blog, firework accidents on the Fourth of July seem almost inevitable. A Kenner, LA man had his hand literally blown apart and suffered what law enforcement authorities called massive injuries to his other hand, arms and legs in a serious firework accident on the […]
There are an increasing number of technological safety innovations that are intended to reduce the probability that drivers will be involved in auto collisions in Mississippi. Many of these safety improvements involve crash avoidance systems designed to warn distracted drivers who are not paying attention to the road that they are at-risk of being involved […]
Drunken driving accidents involving underage drivers continue to be a serious hazard to those who operate motor vehicles. Drivers under the age of 21 present “a perfect storm” of accident risks combining inexperience and unrealistic assessments of one’s own driving ability with more common high risk driving activity, such as texting, driving drunk and speeding. […]
