We previously wrote an entry in this blog regarding a television news anchorwoman who was bitten in the face by a dog during an on air attack. The woman has now been treated and information about her injuries and treatment reveal the serious injuries that may be caused by a dog attack. The woman received […]
Many people develop back pain caused by arthritis or pain associated with a prior injury to the back. Because the back is vulnerable to injury in a Mississippi motor vehicle accident or slip and fall accident, insurance carriers often offer evidence of a pre-existing back injury or condition as a defense that back pain was […]
The dashboards of passenger vehicles are quickly becoming a cross between a comprehensive entertainment system, wireless communication center and portable arcade. Car manufacturers are constantly striving to provide vehicles with more appealing features including improved safety features like crash avoidance systems and improved air bag protection, but these features often conflict with new entertainment features. […]
Many Mississippi personal injury victims are injured by the negligent or intentional acts of others in Mississippi car crashes, construction accidents, violent crimes and other incidents involving wrongful conduct. What many people do not understand is the importance of timing requirements in pursuing a personal injury claim. The law imposes strict deadlines for initiating legal […]
While train collisions may not be the most common type of transportation accident, they can be horrific when they occur. A devastating train crash in Southern California in 2008 resulted in 25 fatalities and injuries to another 125 people. Similarly, South Carolina was the location of a railroad crash in 2005 in which a tanker […]
Few people would deny that motorcycles pose a higher accident risk and greater possibility of suffering permanent debilitating injuries than passenger vehicles. Motorcycles require a special skill set because of their unique handling features. When Mississippi motorcycles accidents do occur, they typically result in more serious injuries particularly when riders are not wearing motorcycle helmets. […]
Although dogs often are and loving pets, loyal watchdogs and even dedicated companions, these loving pets remain animal, which means that their behavior can be unpredictable. When a Mississippi dog owner is not vigilant in keeping his or her dog under control or others are careless in the proximity of a dog, unpredictable animal behavior […]
While buses have historically provided one of the safest forms of transportation, there has been a slew of serious bus accidents during recent years. While many of these accidents have involved rogue private bus companies, some notable bus accidents have also involved school buses. Bus accidents can be the result of poor maintenance, improper training […]
While many people use the terms “aggressive driving” and “road rage” interchangeably, they distinguish two very different kinds of conduct. Aggressive driving is defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as engaging in multiple violations of traffic safety laws simultaneously putting other motorists and pedestrians at risk. While aggressive driving may constitute reckless […]
Trucking accidents in Mississippi can be extremely dangerous and result in devastating life-altering injuries and all too often fatalities. While there are many causes of trucking collisions involving these enormous forty ton motor vehicles, some trucking accidents are caused by the failure to conduct required vehicle inspections and conduct routine maintenance. Because of the size […]
