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You may still have the grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, however, there is some important information to consider before assuming you can or cannot take legal recourse against a physician after a medical error has been made. Continue Reading

What can be done to help reduce the chances of an accident occurring at a school bus stop? Continue Reading

At the beginning of October, the Mississippi Highway Patrol launched a campaign expected to run through the month to help combat careless drivers. The campaign, which is called “Pay Attention or Pay a Fine” was initiated after officers acknowledged the increasing number of car crashes that have occurred in various cities within the state. WLOX Continue Reading

With Halloween right around the corner, it is likely that your children already have their Halloween costumes picked out and they are ready to hit the streets to go trick-or-treating. While Halloween is one holiday many children truly enjoy because of the thrill, excitement, and of course, candy, both parents and kids need to remember that many Continue Reading

Anytime an individual is admitted into the hospital, whether it is for surgery, to undergo a medical procedure, or to give birth, they run the risk of complications. The fact is, anything can happen, and while doctors and other healthcare staff are required to provide you with a certain level of care, they can’t always prevent a person’s condition Continue Reading

When a commercial truck driver violates the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) regulations and causes an accident, they are likely to be held accountable for the damage and/or injuries they cause. Perhaps that is why a jury recently decided to award Derrick Franklin with a $3.5 million verdict after he sustained severe and Continue Reading

A family in Jackson, MS has filed a claim with the city after their vehicle hit a hidden pothole so large that it nearly “swallowed one of [their] tires.” WLBT said that Clinton Alexander had been driving home one Sunday night in the rain when he struck a large pothole on Northside Drive near the I-55 Frontage Road. As a result of the impact, his Continue Reading

Hailing a ride from an Uber or Lyft driver is similar to riding as a passenger in a friend or family member’s vehicle. There are certain things you won’t want to do that could impact the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle safely and we are sharing some of these things with you in this blog post. Continue Reading

Choosing the right type of baby formula for your newborn or infant is extremely important. Not only should it be made from high quality ingredients, but you want to be sure that it is safe for your baby to consume. And once a mother finds a type of formula her baby likes, she usually sticks with it and buys it on a regular basis. That is exactly Continue Reading

If your child, who is no longer a child anymore, has recently gone off to college to embark on this new chapter of their life, you might be wondering whether you should keep them on your auto insurance policy or take them off. Although insurance can be costly, especially when you are paying for more than one person, there may be a few advantages to Continue Reading

One news outlet has taken the time to sift through one tragic case and their findings may provide you with an answer to this question. Continue Reading

On July 23rd, Pepperidge Farm issued a recall for several of its Goldfish crackers after the company suspected certain varieties of the crackers contained salmonella. While many individuals were able to discard or return the potentially contaminated snack, some already consumed them prior to the recall being announced. And while not everyone fell Continue Reading

Rebecca Tafaro Boyer was headed back to work after spending the first three months with her newborn son on maternity leave. Boyer works as a nurse in Memphis and while it is always hard to leave your new baby to go back to work, duty calls. Since Boyer couldn’t spend her days any longer taking care of and enjoying her son, her husband, David Boyer, Continue Reading

If you’re on the fence about self-driving cars, it may concern you even more to learn that self-driving motorcycles may one day be sharing the roadway with other drivers. In fact, some prototype models have already been created and manufacturers are working diligently to create a motorcycle that will have similar capabilities as that of a Continue Reading

With the month of August beginning in just a few days and students preparing to return to school for the 2018-2019 school year, it is important to recognize that the month of August has been identified as the “most dangerous driving month of the year.” While summer months altogether have been deemed as the most unsafe time to drive, August seems to Continue Reading

One family’s nightmare became their reality after their daughter was killed in a preventable crash in Jackson, MS. It was early in the afternoon on May 18th when Frances Anne Fortner, 18, was driving along Ridgewood Road near Venetian Way when she hit a manhole cover that wasn’t bolted down, according to a witness [Source: WAPT]. After driving Continue Reading

Sleeping is an essential part of life. You need it to regain the energy you exerted the previous day, or night if you work evenings, and it helps your body to function properly the next day. While experts from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) suggest that you receive between seven and eight hours of sleep each and every night, Continue Reading

While many individuals anxiously wait for the summer months to arrive just so they can enjoy some sun, take a vacation, or relax a little bit while their children are out of school, the summer months are no time to put your guard down. In fact, the “summer is not the carefree period we’d like it to be,” according to Ken Kolosh who is the manager of Continue Reading

With cameras allowing us to catch unexpected moments that are worth filming and the internet giving us the ability to share these clips, many are often able to see what is going on around the world with the click of a button. From car crashes to close calls, the internet has it all. However, one video clip that was recently broadcasted on ABC 7 Continue Reading

The construction industry is one the most dangerous fields to work in. The fact is, many construction workers are placed to work on sites that are risky and sometimes compromising to their safety. One of the leading causes of construction worker injuries and deaths are falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that in Continue Reading

Bringing a child into the world is one of the most rewarding experiences. But, as a new parent, you may find yourself being more cautious and careful now as you are not only responsible for keeping yourself safe, but also your newborn baby. Because nearly 2.35 million people suffer an injury as a result of a car crash in the U.S. each year, you Continue Reading

Accidents are happening all around us and sometimes, we are the unfortunate victims of them. But the truth is, many accidents can be prevented if we just take precaution and implement tactics that are geared toward reducing the chances of them occurring. One common type of accident that we need to become more aware, especially now that we are on Continue Reading