While the majority of Mississippi drivers are careful and attentive when driving, there are some drivers that find it necessary to engage in other activities when driving that prevent them from focusing on the road ahead and potential traffic hazards. Virtually all drivers sometimes exercise poor judgment by driving when distracted. The danger associated with […]
Bicycles have long been a way for families to enjoy a fun excursion but cycling has increased in popularity as more people become concerned with expanding waistlines and cardiovascular health issues. Tragically, urban planners have not kept up with the increased presence of bicycles, often placing cyclists at risk of being hit by careless or […]
While drunk drivers continue to claim the lives of many innocent motorists, proposed new legislation may go a long way toward reducing the number of motorists that suffer life-altering injuries or die at the hands of drunk drivers. Federal lawmakers in Congress are proposing legislation that would condition additional federal highway funds on states making […]
Slip and fall accidents are often the result of commercial property owners that operate retail stores, supermarkets and eateries that fail to take reasonable measure to protect patrons from foreign substances on the floor or objects that block walkways. Although some people assume that slip and fall accidents routinely result in relatively minor injuries, the […]
Anyone driving the highways of Mississippi has come across serious accidents involving tractor-trailers. These accidents are so disruptive that they often tie up all lanes of a freeway for hours. They also frequently involve devastating life-changing injuries because of the relative weight difference between a big-rig that is carrying a full load and a relatively […]
Although most Mississippi drivers know that driving in rainy weather is dangerous, drivers may be less likely to consider the impact of dense fog. The reality is that some of the most horrific accidents in the U.S. have occurred during heavy fog with pileups of cars, trucks, SUVs, tractor-trailers and buses. What distinguishes fog from […]
Many people are familiar with onboard data recorders referred to as “black boxes” that offer critical information to investigators following a plane crash. These black box data recorders also known as Event Data Recorders (EDR) provide information that can be invaluable in reconstructing the cause of a collision. Federal safety authorities are considering making EDRs […]
Anyone visiting a local mall may have seen a security guard scooting around on a two wheeled upright transportation device called a Segway scooter. These upright scooters which are controlled by leaning in a particular direction have become the stuff of comic fodder on television sitcoms and movies like Mall Cop. Despite these depictions as […]
Motorcycle accidents can lead to horrific injuries because of the lack of structural protection offered by the vehicles. The danger to motorcyclists is only increased by the lack of attention and indifference by drivers of other motor vehicles. Some motorists still harbor unfounded stereotypes about motorcycles enthusiasts involving “biker gangs” and criminal activity. The reality […]
Many people are familiar with the stereotypes that apply to elderly drivers. Jokes about “old lady drivers” are common albeit it inappropriate. Ironically, a recent study suggests that these stereotypes are not only inappropriate but may inaccurate. The study conducted by researchers at Human Factors Safety Laboratory at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) reveals […]
