Are Pricey Vehicles Really Protecting Drivers?

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In our lives today we work hard for the money that we earn whether it is mowing lawns and doing yard work as a teenager, or being adult with a full-fledged career. We put long, and many hours of our day into our work, whether we enjoy it or not, in order to make sure we have that coveted paycheck coming in as it is suppose to. While some individuals enjoy saving we now as a society are very into spending our money on items that we truly want, and work hard to deserve.

Pretty, or Problem?

One item that many individuals either save up to afford, or make monthly payments is that of a vehicle. Today, many people are turning to more expensive name brand vehicles with the money that they work hard to bring it. Although this vehicles certainly know how to make an impression, and are very luxurious are they actually protecting you from accidents, or the road itself?

How Tests Prove The Value of Your Purchase

Recently, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study showing a few figures that consumers, or car buyers may need to know before writing that check for your luxury class vehicle. The study took eleven 2012 model year luxury vehicles from different companies and tested their safety. However, the study concluded that eight out of the eleven scored “poorly” within the test, which is well over half.

Yet, why is this? The study tested multiple types of crashes with different impacts and then recorded the results as they occurred. The test included different collisions such as low-impact, front, side, back, and high-impact collisions. The study concluded that the “crush zones” of these vehicles were not built sturdy enough, and broke easily with almost any blunt impact. Today, these luxury automobile companies are currently working on these “crush zones” to handle more impact than before, but you could not see, or hear about it for another 10 years due to entire body schematics having to be redone completely.

Although we tend to go for the more luxury type of vehicles make sure to check into the safety of the vehicle 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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Automobiles and Bicycles: Establishing The Fault Line of Accidents

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Transportation is a major portion of our lives, which we rely heavily on each and every day. Whether we are riding our bicycles to class, driving to work, or flying to another location we have a variety of transportation methods in our world today, which go hand in hand with our responsibilities, and even our regional location. Today, many individuals bicycle recreationally as well as individuals using them for short distance travel such as to school, or in large urban areas. While we have increased safety measures and methods for bicyclists who are actually at fault when an automobile accident occurs with a bicyclists involved?

Do You “Get The Picture” of Roadway Safety?

When we envision in our minds seeing an accident occur that involves that of an automobile and a bicycle we ourselves jump to conclusions about who is solely responsible for it. Many times, automobiles are the ones who are assumed to be the one that caused, and are responsible for the accident-taking place. However, that is not always the case especially in this day and age. Today, many individuals are bicycling for multiple reasons whether it is to get healthier, or they simply are trying to cut down on spending, which a motor vehicle can easily add up.

Looking At Safety And Accidents From More Than A Driver’s Perspective

However, studies and reports are starting to show that bicyclists are now not staying on the paths and areas of the road that are specifically outlined for their safety and driving, and operating their bicycles with sporadic patterns. Unfortunately, this puts them in immediate danger from multiple motor vehicle drivers’ who are simply following the rules of the road.  Although bicyclists are at equal fault of accidents occurring as automobile drivers are, drivers should make sure to display extreme regards to roadway safety, and keep a safe distance away from any paths, trails, or bicyclists out on roads, or highways.

Always remember that part of understanding safety is practicing it in multiple aspects whether as bicyclists, or a motor vehicle operator. Make sure to keep an eye out for others no matter what vehicle you are operating 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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Parents Behind The Wheel

Today, driving is an average portion of our lives in which we participate doing almost every single day. When we get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle we are commuting from our home to the office, running errands, or maybe just enjoying the day with a ride around town. Yet, accidents and mistakes are an average part of our lives today whether we can predict their occurrence or not, especially when they occur on roads involving automobiles. However, when we are adults we are under the impression that we fully understand how to operate a motor vehicle in multiple aspects, right?

Parenting 101

One aspect of being behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is that of setting a standard, and being a role model. Whether you believe it or not, children are always looking to see what you do, they learn from your behavior. Unfortunately, today, parents and adults are still behind the wheel texting, and using their cellphone. Some of this stems from the economy.  We are fearful of losing our jobs, and therefore we work longer hours and after hours in order to be seen as valuable employees.  Sadly, this also means we text, surf the internet, and take and make calls while behind the wheel. Youth watch us, and they learn that this behavior is acceptable.  We must change our behavior and set a good example in order to teach the next generation safer habits while driving.

Setting An Example At Home, And Behind The Wheel

Recently, State Farm released a study claiming that while teenagers are still the group of individuals more likely to be involved with an accident in some fashion.  However, their parents aren’t far behind.  An overwhelming number of parents are behind the wheel on their cellular device texting, talking, or emailing. What is even worse about it is that when asked, teenagers stated that they used their cellular devices as a result of seeing their parents and other adults do so.

Remember to discuss roadway and motor vehicle safety with your children. It could not only help prevent an accident from taking place, but it could also save lives.

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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Senior Citizens behind the Wheel of a Motor Vehicle

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As we come to a new day we have grown another day older. Eventually, as days become weeks and weeks become months and finally years we gain another year of experiences, emotions, and understanding. Aging is a factor of our lives that we have to come to terms with one way or another whether we would like to believe it or not. However, age brings more than that of just understanding, and patience it also brings that of delayed responses, as well as some mental, and physical health issues. Yet, should senior citizens be allowed to hold a valid driver’s license?

Understanding Elderly Drivers

As long as many of us can remember we have always heard of elderly individuals getting out on the road while driving a motor vehicle and not being able to properly maneuver it, or pay attention to traffic, and the safety of other motorists. Today, many elderly individuals are not the safety conscious responsible drivers they once were. Rather, they are contributing to many automobile accidents. At the end of the day elderly, or not these individuals still help, and love us, and ultimately need our help.

Helping Your Elderly Loved Ones Now and Later

When it comes down to your elderly loved one driving a motor vehicle what should you do? While some elderly individuals can drive the same as the always have, or the majority of the time better others cannot. Sometimes with elderly individuals being presented with the issue or their driving not being the safest, or what it once was immediately go into denial and ignore the conversation and the truth altogether. Yet, it is your job to help make elderly individuals understand the risk they run physically with their lives, as well as financially by the situations they put themselves in to being involved in an accident, and sued heavily for damages they caused.

Discuss with your elderly loved ones alternative methods of transportation that do not require them behind the wheel of an automobile, and ultimately surround them with safety. However, if your elderly loved one has been involved in an automobile accident, they need an experienced and an ultimately dedicated automobile accident attorney immediately in order to fight for your rights, and their case.

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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School Bus Safety Tips For You And Your Family

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Once again it is that time of the year again. The Summer sun has now finally turned to the leaves of Fall and cooler temperatures are once again upon us. However, Fall can only mean another thing for students the end of days by the pool and the return to the classroom. School is just one of those things in life that we all have to deal with whether from the perspective of the student, or that of the parent. Yet, when it comes down to public transportation methods for students, such as school buses, are you and your child both update with safety tips you should know, and live by?

Understanding School Buses Inside And Out

School buses have always been known as the “big yellow cheese”, whether we rode them as children, or adults. Today, school buses now have the possibility of being updated greatly with safety belts, tinted windows for students, and even air conditioning units. However, contrary to that of the old days one thing certainly has not changed, which is that of accidents associated with school buses. When a school bus is out on the road performing its purpose of transporting students from one place to another we expect the school bus operator to be 100% safety conscious.

Safety and School Buses Go Hand In Hand

Unfortunately, that is not always the case. In order to make sure you, and your child are safe from school bus related accidents here are a few things you should know pertaining to that of school bus safety.

  • When a bus has stopped, and either has flashing lights, or a stop sign make sure to stop behind the bus and be patient. Students are exiting it.
  • Always be alert of school buses on the road and make sure that the driver can actually see you, and you understand the size of a school bus.
  • Remember when you see a school bus in residential areas to always go the school speed limit allotted in the zone in order to help keep everyone safe.

Remember, everyone has ridden a school bus at one point or another in their lives, and understand safety factors of it to some degree. However, when you, or your child are involved in a school bus related accident of any kind whether it was your fault, or not you need an experienced automobile accident attorney by your side every step of the way.

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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Texting: Who Is Liable?

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Technology is an aspect of our world that is constantly changing every single day. The moment that we purchase the most updated, newest item the very next day it becomes either the previous model, or outdated. Although the actual hardware of technology can change, and vary over time their role and function seems to remain the same. The cellphone is one device that is constantly changing with different features, but is still used for its main purpose, communication. Today, texting is a common form of communication, which a variety of individuals participate in all throughout the day.

Cellphones behind the Wheel

However, one place that texting is, and should not be is behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Texting and driving today claims the lives of many, and can occur in the blink of an eye all throughout the United States. Research, and studies show that texting while driving, or using your phone at all behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is actually more dangerous than driving under the influence. We see accidents caused by texting and driving, or using a cellphone all the time, which we may actually even ourselves cause, or be involved in. Yet, when it comes down to an automobile accident caused by a text message is the sender, or the receiver at fault?

Sender or Accident Contributor?

Usually, one would automatically think that an individual who reads the text message while driving is at fault. However, one recent case shines a new light on the matter at hand. A 19-year-old man was driving and was texting his mother, who knew he was out driving. As a result, the boy crashed into two motorcyclists, which led to one’s legs being amputated and the other being seriously injured. Today, the attorney of the motorcyclists is claiming that the mother is also at fault for the accident and knew that her son was operating a motor vehicle and texting at the same time.

When it comes down to cellphones within a motor vehicle make sure that yours is put in your glove compartment box, or in your consol. If you are truly the type of individual who is always talking on the phone makes sure to invest in a hands free device that can help you keep your attention on the wheel and 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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What To Do When Involved In An Auto Accident

Accidents and mistakes are an average part of our lives whether we believe it or not. We make a slight accident or mistake every single day whether it is forgetting to pick up the milk from the store, accidently dripping ketchup on our suit while on our lunch break, or forgetting about that report that was due today. However, accidents and mistakes are present in many different aspects of our lives including on the roadways. Today, car accidents, or automobile accidents occur everyday, but do you know what you actually need to do in when you’re involved in one?

Understanding An Accident Before And After It Occurs

No one ever really expects that they are about to be involved in an automobile accident so it is always important to expect the unexpected at all times. In order to pre-pare for a car accident it is highly advised that individuals make sure that they have a few supplies in the event one does actually happen they will be able to not only help themselves, but also the flow of traffic as well.

Firstly, it is advised that individuals have their insurance card with them at all times while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Why? Ultimately, drivers legally must have a copy of their insurance within their vehicle, which is necessary for multiple aspects. Yet, having your insurance information in your vehicle can also be of help when in an accident and you are asked to relay your insurance information to either another driver, or law enforcement entity.

Contributing To Your Safety After An Accident

When it comes down to actual supplies within your vehicle individuals should considering investing in a pop up road hazard sign, a disposable camera, and also a first aid kit. By investing in a road hazard sign individuals can easily help further their safety after being involved in an accident by putting the sign a distance in front of their vehicle in order to help alert on coming traffic that an accident is present. A disposable camera, or even your cellphone camera can be of help too. Many insurance companies like seeing physical evidence of the accident that place in order to properly give individuals the money they need in order to repair their car, or for injuries they have sustained.

However, the best thing you can do when involved in an auto accident of any kind is seek out and consult an experienced auto accident attorney. By doing so you can expect that your case will be examined carefully and fought for diligently from start to finish.

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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Less Is More?

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Today, driving is an aspect of our lives that we participate in doing almost every single day whether it is a short drive to work, or a long distance drive to our favorite vacation destination. However, when we are on the road we always have some variables that remain constant such as the speed limit of roads, and even usually which roads produce more traffic than others. Yet, as drivers we never can tell what could happen next especially when it comes down to accidents of any kind. When it comes down to trucking accidents today on the road what can you truly expect?

Truck Drivers Delivering Accidents One By One

Recently, reports state that the number of truck drivers has diminished throughout the country. One would usually think that this would also limit the amount of trucking accidents occurring as well all throughout the country. However, that is not the case at all. Although the amount of truck drivers is decreasing deliveries are not, and are ultimately piling up. By doing so many trucking companies are pushing their truck drivers harder and harder in order to meet delivery dates consequently every single day. Yet, by doing this trucking companies are not only putting their drivers in danger, but also every other individual on the road as well.

Why and How?

Yet, why is the number of truck drivers diminishing and what are the consequences of it? Today, the majority of truck drivers that are leaving their employment are doing so because of age, or because they are tired of constantly being on the road. However, many people are under the impression that individuals are constantly coming in and out of the trucking industry, which is not really the case at all. In order to be a licensed, and certified truck driver you have to have a few requirements met, which include being over the age of 21, holding a commercial trucking license, and have gone through training. Yet, many do not know that in order to receive proper training it can cost up to $5,000 up front.

Due to the lack of trucking drivers on the road many are being forced to drive with fatigue for days at a time, which increases the likelihood of all drivers, and pedestrians around these individuals to be put at risk of being involved in an 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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New Federal Transportation Bill Aimed Towards Teenager Drivers

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Driving is a task that we have to participate in almost every day the majority of the time. Yet, do you actually remember the first time you got behind the wheel of a motor vehicle as the driver? The period in which an individual can actually have, and hold a legal license to drive a motor vehicle is in their teenage years, which many that day cannot wait until they can finally get their coveted driver’s license. However, teenage drivers are the group of drivers that are more likely to either be involved in, or cause an automobile accident today.

From Reading To The Road

Yet, many ask the question how are teenagers, the age in which an individual has some of the best reflex skills, the group that is most likely to be involved in the majority of car accidents? Today, teenagers have a variety of distractions on the road whether it is blaring loud music on their iPod, texting their friends while driving, or having their cellphone up to their ear talking it up. Teenagers are also the group of drivers that have recently acquired the ability to legally drive and are still just learning about the road, driving etiquette, and what they can expect from other drivers.

The Next Step In Teenage Driver Safety

However, many federal and state transportation entities are taking teenage driver safety to the next level in order to make sure that not only teenagers are safe on roadways, but also everyone else. Many states are now requiring that in order for teenage drivers to receive their license they are required to have logged 50 hours of driving with a driver over the age of 21, and are even not allowed to drive between the hours of 11pm-5am unless with an adult in the vehicle. By doing this many transportation law enforcement entities hope that teenage drivers will take away lessons of the road, and gain experience while with a safe, knowledgeable driver by their side.

Make sure when you have a teenage driver to discuss how to behave and operate a vehicle safely on the road. However, accidents occur and whether you are a teenage driver that has caused, or either been innocently involved with an accident you need an experienced auto accident attorney on your side.

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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Safety Features and Baby Boomers

Vehicle safety is a very important concept to many when it comes down to purchasing, and driving a vehicle. Unlike in the past, technology has helped push safety features above and beyond in order to help lessen the likelihood that an accident will occur. However, when an accident does occur, safety features are there to help. Today, the majority of vehicles have a multitude of safety features for different situations in order to make sure drivers are protected in every aspect of their vehicle, as well as protected from many possible incidents on the road.

Baby Boomers in the Present

Baby Boomers are one particular group within the United States that has had a significant role within the country for the past decades. However that age group is now getting older and are within their 60’s and 70’s, and they remain an active part of our society from every aspect possible. Today, many automobile manufacturers are gearing their motor vehicles to not only be Baby Boomer friendly, but also have enough safety features in order to make sure that not only understand them completely, but also are protected even more than in the past.

Creating, and Keeping Safety No Matter What Age

Yet, as a Baby Boomer what are some vehicle safety features that you need to look into, or consider when purchasing your next motor vehicle? One device known as the alert and monitoring system is one that can truly help the majority of individuals in their vehicle, not just that of Baby Boomers. How this device works is when the vehicle is close to an object form either parking, or driving the vehicle will admit an alert letting the driver know to be aware of their surroundings, or, if driving, slow the vehicle down.

Another device is that of the emergency response system. How this device works is if the vehicle is involved in an accident the system will alert 911, as well as let them know how badly the car is damaged. Finally, another safety feature Baby Boomers should consider is that of the lane departure warnings device, which helps notify, and alert the driver of the vehicle if they are outside the edge of the proper lane that they are supposed to be within.

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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