Is Mississippi Holding Drunken Drivers Accountable?

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Driving is one activity in our lives that is participated in almost every single day. We rely on our motor vehicles to get us from one place to the next in order to keep up with the tasks and demands of our lives. Whether we are on the way to the office, picking the kids up from school, or running one of our various errands we rely heavily on our motor vehicles, and the road itself. Yet, can you always count on the road to be a place of safety or danger, especially with that of drunk driving?

The Premise of A DUI

A DUI, or driving while under the influence, crime is one that many of us are familiar with. When an individual gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, alcohol, medication, or other substances they put not only themselves in harm’s way, but also everyone else that crosses their path. Accidents are a very common result of drunk driving that can end with devastating damage to vehicles, severe injuries, and even death. However, when it comes down to those accidents contributed to by alcohol, or other substances behind the wheel are law enforcement officers really taking it into account?

The Facts of The Matter

When an automobile accident takes place law enforcement officers are called to the scene, evaluate the accident, and eventually record as well as report their findings. Similar to a normal automobile accident, when a DUI accident occurs law enforcement officers do the same thing. While some aspects of the report change such as “a few beer cans present in rear of vehicle”, or “alcohol-like odor present” law enforcement officers are actually not performing a crucial step when it comes down to that of a DUI accident, which is actually evaluating the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). While, yes, they will cite individual as potentially being under the influence most of the time the results necessary are just not being produced.

Remember, when you are involved in an auto accident whether alcohol is believed to be a contributor make sure to call law enforcement entities to the scene in order to make sure a proper report is filed not only for legal purposes, but for your insurance as well. When you or a loved one have been involved in an auto accident contact an experienced, and dedicated auto accident attorney today.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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What You Can Expect From Seat Belts On The Road

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Mistakes on the road are one common aspect of our lives that each of us can expect to encounter in one-way or another. When we get on the road we generally have many things on our mind, and are either on our way to run an errand, pick up our kids, commute to and from work, or maybe we are in the midst of a small crisis. However, when we are not completely focused on that of the road, and the safety that is required we can easily become involved in an automobile accident.

The Dangers of The Road

Today, drivers on the road are more dangerous than ever, and are continuing to increase danger for themselves, other motorists, but pedestrians as well each day. However, why is this actually occurring? Distracted driving is at an all time high due to a multitude aspects whether it has to do with actually operating the vehicle’s technology, texting while driving, or overall trying to multitask while driving. More and more drivers are now becoming involved in auto accidents all across the United States and are sustaining not only debilitating, and serious injuries, but also are being killed.

Fighting Back By Buckling Up

Yet, did you know that you could actually increase your safety dramatically by simply wearing something? Seat belts, or safety belts, are equipped in the majority of automobiles. By wearing your seat belt you can significantly reduce the likelihood of sustaining serious injuries, or being killed when you actually are involved in an auto accident. How a seatbelt actually works is it holds the driver in an adjustable position within their seat. When the seatbelt actually reaches a certain point in its mechanism, or when the vehicle has a sudden impact the seatbelt constricts making sure that the driver, or other occupants of the vehicle do not end up either going through the windshield, slamming their head on to the dash board, or are put into any more danger than already present.

Today, laws have actually been passed, which fine drivers for not wearing their seatbelts. Remember, when you are driving you have the power to not only increase your safety, but also advocate it for other within your vehicle. Make sure to always buckle your seatbelt while in a vehicle no matter where you are seated.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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What Can You Expect From Halloween As A Motorist?

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Every year we face many of the same things whether they are personal, public, or professional. However, one aspect of our year that we not only observe, but also get to enjoy is that of holidays. Holidays give us a chance to not only reflect on the actual purpose and meaning of the day, but also gives us the opportunity to do so in fellowship. When we observe a holiday it brings about certain traditions that enable us to better participate and acknowledge its meaning, and understanding.

Trick or Treat?

One holiday soon to come is that of Halloween, which will be upon us within the next few weeks. Halloween is that time of year that the pumpkins are out, the Fall air is finally here, and sweet treats are all around. Halloween is also the infamous time of year that children, and adolescents alike have the opportunity to dress up in a costume and go door-to-door and trick-or-treat. While this is a fun, and magical time for many what can actually occur during Halloween on the road?

What You Should Be Aware of This Halloween

There are two main aspects that drivers need to be concerned with during Halloween on the road. The first is that of pedestrian safety. As previously stated, Halloween is a holiday that many children dress up and walk around and collect candy from homes. One can easily assume that this means that children will be very, very close to roads, especially that within residential areas. When you are driving this Halloween make sure that you follow speed limits with care, and watch the sidewalks and the road very cautiously since children will be going back and forth all around.

Another aspect of Halloween and the roads is that of the presence of DUI crimes. Many times, adults celebrate Halloween in their own special way and either go out to a bar, or a party and enjoy the opportunity to act like kids, dress up, and have let off some steam. However, this usually means that alcohol will not only be present, but also consumed. Make sure this Halloween when consuming alcohol that you have a designated driver in order to not only keep yourself self, but also other motorists alike, and especially that of pedestrians.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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Fight or Flight? Fleeing The Scene of An Accident

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Driving is one part of our lives that we seem to come face-to-face with every single day no matter how hectic, or relaxed our schedules may be. We rely not only on our vehicles, but ultimately the road in order to help us get all of the tasks, and responsibilities in our lives accomplished properly, and in a timely manner. However, one important aspect of the road that we rely on is that of safety, which unfortunately is not present many times we find ourselves on the road.

Will You Do The Right Thing?

As we are all well aware accidents are an unavoidable and inevitable aspect of our lives. Whether we can predict them occurring a few moments before they occur, or as we are in the process of doing them we can most certainly expect consequences to result from them. When you are involved in an accident on the road the consequences can vary greatly, but all pertain around damage to your vehicle, sustaining injuries, and even potentially that of death. While most of the time individuals who are involved in an accident just wait for law enforcement officials to arrive, or talk among themselves about what needs to result from the accident some individuals actually decide to flee the scene.

What You Can Expect From Fleeing The Scene

When you flee the scene of an accident whether it is your fault or not you are complicating yourself not only legally, but also potentially with your health. We can see in past cases that those drivers who caused an accident who then flee the scene completely demolish their chances of a defense at all within their case. By fleeing the scene you are showing that you acknowledge the fact that you are solely responsible for the accident in question. Many times, drivers who do flee the scene of an accident faces serious legal complications and charges aside from their accident that can result in an addition to legal fines, or jail time.

Remember, although accidents are a normal aspect of our lives do not let that be an excuse for you to settle for anything less than what you deserve when involved in an auto accident. Contact an experienced auto accident attorney immediately when you, or a loved one are involved in an auto accident of any kind in order to fight for your rights, your case, and you’re the damages you could potentially be entitled to.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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Holidays On The Road

Driving is an aspect of our lives that we have to do pretty much every day. Whether we are commuting from our home to the office, running our various errands everyday, or going on our coveted, and fun-filled vacations we are on the road a large portion of our lives. While we are on the road many days of the week holidays are an aspect of each year that have many individuals from all parts of the country, and even the world constantly on the road and traveling long distances back and forth in a matter of a few days. However, when you are on road during holiday seasons what can you except from the road, and other drivers as well?

Holidays and Traveling Go Hand-In-Hand

Holidays are a time of the year that many people look forward to for multiple reasons. During holiday seasons many people are allowed time off of work in order to truly celebrate and enjoy holidays. While some individuals turn to throwing parties for the observance of a holiday many people decide to travel to see their friends and family that they are not normally able to see on a regular basis. However, this means that people are on the road for many hours going from one place to another, and back only to spend a short amount of time with their loved ones.

The Dangers of Holidays

Many individuals today decide to drive versus flying and other forms of transportation during the holidays due to cost, or space needed in order for them to travel comfortably. However, the holidays aside from being a time of merriment and fun are also a time of danger on the road. When holidays are in occurrence individuals have to usually travel a distance longer than that of their normal routine. Longer drives usually mean one thing for many, which is that of reckless driving. Drivers become inpatient either because they are bored, in a rush, or are aggravated by the rest of the travelers in their vehicle or on the road.

When this mindset occurs many people speed on the road and weaves in and out of lanes in order to achieve their “goal” of getting to their destination quicker. Other times individuals either plays on their cellular device or averts their attention from the road in order to fight back their boredom. These aspects of reckless driving and more can easily turn a holiday reunion into a severe, and fatal automobile accident.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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Where Motorcycles Stand In Automobile Related Accidents

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Transportation is a common aspect of life for everyone no matter what his or her location in the world is. Today, many individuals are relying, and putting their trust in automobiles to help get this job done, especially in order to keep up with our daily, and hectically busy lives. While some would rather operate a car, or a SUV others turn to motorcycles. Many individuals purchase and operate motorcycles for different reasons, which range from fuel efficiency, style, to that of just personal preference and convenience.

Evaluating Motorcycles

While motorcycles certainly can keep their own in many categories of the road, can they also do so when it comes down to safety? Today, motorcycle accidents not only occur all over the United States, but also occur every single day. Unfortunately, many motorcycle accidents end with the vehicle operator receiving fatal injuries, or are killed due to either the impact, or as a result of their total amount of injuries. Many results of a motorcycle accident also depend on whether or not an individual was wearing a helmet or not, which can help reduce some trauma to their head, and neck.

Cause, and Effect of Motorcycle-Automobile Accidents

Yet, when it comes down to a motorcycle involved in an accident with another automobile that is either a car, SUV, or truck what can you expect? Recently, a three-vehicle accident occurred on highway 49 that involved two automobiles, and a motorcycle. The accident resulted from the front vehicle slowing down in order to allow another vehicle to pass into their lane. However, by doing so the vehicle behind them, who was not properly paying attention, collided with the vehicle, which then caused the motorcyclist behind the vehicles to collide as a result of not being able to properly slow down. As a result, the motorcyclist received fatal injuries and was airlifted to a medical center for evaluation, and care.

Today, the motorcyclist is still alive and recovering from his injuries, which is certainly a blessing in itself. Unfortunately, the majority of motorcycle-automobile accidents do not end with just injuries for motorcyclists, who are usually killed as a result. Make sure to always practice proper safety techniques, and follow the law and rules of the road in order to not only increase your safety, but other drivers as well.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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Pedestrians and Headphones: What Can You Expect?

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Driving, as everyone is well aware of, is one thing that we find ourselves doing almost every day. In order to get from one place to another either for professional, or personal reasons we rely on transportation methods, which usually involves us behind the wheel of an automobile. The majority of individuals today own some type of motor vehicle in order commute and travel conveniently on their time. However, accidents and mistakes can easily occur while we are on the road whether they are due to other individuals, or ourselves. Yet, would you be under the impression that pedestrians cause a large number of automobile accidents today?

Walk This Way?

When we learn how to drive we learn the infamous rule “Pedestrians always have the right of way.” but is this really that accurate of a statement? Today, technology has helped with many various means of transportation even that of pedestrians who are just walking from one place to another. In many cities, and suburban areas aside from traffic lights you can also see specific pedestrian traffic lights as well, which tell pedestrians when they can and cannot walk. Easy enough concept, right? Apparently not. Actually, today the majority of pedestrian related accidents are caused by pedestrians themselves and their own lack of safety.

Headphones: Listening or Ignoring?

When it comes down to pedestrian responsibilities the only real one they have is to walk across the street at an appropriate, and indicated time. Yet, today, most pedestrians are not really taking this seriously and try to multitask while they walk, like many drivers today. Many pedestrians enjoy listening to their personal mp3 players, or iPods while commuting, which requires the user to have their headphones in their ears. However, apparently the phrase you “can’t walk and chew gum at the same time” are now applying to individuals and them using their mp3 devices when walking.

Pedestrians accidents related to headphone usage are not limited merely to that of automobiles, but also trains. In one case, a young boy had a hood over his head walking, and had earphones in, and proceeded to cross over a set of train tracks. Unfortunately, the boy was struck by the train and killed instantly as a result of failing to properly pay attention.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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What Occurs When You Ignore No Passing Zones?

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Driving is an aspect of our life that we participate in doing either almost every single day, or the majority of the time every week. When we drive our purpose of doing so is to get from one point to another whether those points may be from our home to work, to run errands at various locations, or even travel to a vacation destination. Yet, when it comes down to driving can you always count on all individuals on the road to not only be responsible, but intelligent while on the road especially when it comes down to that of no passing zones?

Defining No Passing Zones

The premise of a no passing zone is only that, under normal circumstances, that drivers stay within their lane at the time and maintain normal speeds due to either an increase of traffic, or road conditions. Unfortunately, the sad fact of the matter is many people actually do not abide by no passing zones and evidently either are always running behind and speeding, or just apathetic to safety on the road. With this mindset at hand these drivers will at one point or another come face to face with that of their involvement in an automobile accident on the road, especially in no passing zones.

What You Can Expect When Failing To Observe No Passing Zones

One recent case truly highlights what can easily happen when an individual is recklessly driving, and speeding in no passing zones. Recently, a man driving a large SUV attempted to pass an elderly woman driving a small economy sized vehicle while in a no pass zone. The man then proceeded to pass the woman and drive into the other lane, which then caused him to collide with a concrete distributing truck. As a result of the force of the man’s collision with the truck his vehicle was pushed back in the elderly woman’s lane, which caused yet another collision. Unfortunately, the woman sustained serious, and fatal injuries and later died as a result of the accident.

Remember, no passing zones are up for a reason whether you think they are serving their true purpose or not. By following the law drivers can easily set an example for other drivers on how they should be safely operating and driving their automobile on the road.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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Teenage Drivers: Behind The Wheel and Under The Influence

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Driving is a task, and a responsibility in which we partake in every single day. When we are on the road we are ultimately held responsible for our actions whether they are good or bad. Unfortunately, many drivers are not making reasonable, and wise decisions, which leads to that of collisions, and accidents of many kind. However, some accidents are completely avoidable. One type of accident that individuals can avoid entirely from ever occurring is that of driving under the influence. In a DUI accident an individual chooses to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or other substances. However, are DUI accidents a common occurrence when it comes down to teenagers?

Establishing The Present Stance of Teens and DUIs

Teenagers today are both very similar, and different from past generations. Like past generation’s teenagers today are very determined individuals and strike for success in many aspects of their lives. However, one major difference is that of mistakes today within our society that teenagers make. Unfortunately today drinking is a common practice of many teenagers, which in fact is illegal. What is even worse with the matter at hand is that while teenagers are not only illegally consuming alcohol they are also getting behind the wheel of automobiles completely under the influence.

The Truth of The Matter

In case you were unaware teenagers are in fact the leading age group said to be involved in an auto accident of some sort, which is usually stemmed from that of distracted driving. By teenagers not only already having a high risk of being accident prone, but also mixing alcohol into the equation it can easily end with fatal, catastrophic accidents, which easily result not only in injuries, but death as well. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that stated that teen-alcohol related accidents have been cut in half within the past 20 years. While this number has been significantly decreased it does not however mean that many do not only occur every year, but every day as well.

When you are the parent of a teenage driver it is extremely important to discuss what responsibilities they have while on the road, as well as what they can expect from alcohol being within the mix.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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Do Texting While Driving Bans Meet Their Purpose?

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Technology is one aspect of our world that certainly has evolved within the past few decades. We as a society have transitioned from computers taking up entire rooms to simply sitting in our lap, or within the palm of our hand. Today, technology can be seen almost everywhere around us whether it is in our office, home, automobile, and even our cellphone in our pocket. One device that has certainly transitioned to better proportions is that of the cellphone. Cellphones in this day and age can have our lives perfectly scheduled, full of our personal information, oh, and can even allow us to communicate on them.

Technology Meets Terrain

Although cellphones certainly help us every single day they are also actually hurting us as well. Driving while texting, or talking on the phone is extremely dangerous that puts all drivers, and pedestrians at risk in one way or another. Many states today have adopted laws that ban texting while driving, and some ban the use of a cellphone entirely behind the wheel. While these laws are set up for our protection, and for our safety during our time on the road are they actually meeting their purpose and doing their job?

The Results of Texting While Driving

The answer is no. Regardless of laws and bans being in place individuals not only within your community or your state, but the entire country are still driving around reckless on the road while using their cellular device. In the past, we can see a large amount of accidents that have occurred as a result of texting while driving. Yet, unfortunately these accidents were not simply incidents that resulted in a fender bender, but ended with an individual receiving a life-long debilitating injury, or were ultimately killed as a result of the accident.

Today, there are many things in our world that we have absolutely zero control over. We cannot control the weather, what song will come on the radio next, or even the events within our day. However, there is one thing that we can control, which is that of our safety on the road. Make sure when you are operating a motor vehicle to stay away from your phone and stick to be safe until you reach your destination.

If you suffer any of these serious injuries because of an anesthesia mistake, our experienced Mississippi anesthesia medical malpractice lawyers are committed to assisting victims of substandard medical care obtain the financial compensation to rebuild their lives.  At Barrett Law, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi.  Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.

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