The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has reported that there have been a number of accidents occurring recently in Madison, MS around work zones simply because drivers aren’t taking the necessary precautions they should be as they approach these areas. Eric Henry, who is a public information officer for MHP told MS News Now that there are several Continue Reading
Elements to Prove After a Car Accident Due to Poor Road Conditions
There are countless factors that contribute to car accidents: drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding – the list goes on. In some cases, though, the cause of a crash is not driver negligence but poor road conditions. Continue Reading
How Can You Prove Liability After a Commercial Truck Accident?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thousands of truck drivers sustain injuries in motor vehicle collisions annually, and the vast majority of these accidents are caused by driver errors. Commercial drivers are less vulnerable than passenger vehicle motorists in traffic accidents, though, because they have height and weight Continue Reading
Motorist Forces Another Vehicle into Building and Strikes Pedestrian Before Fleeing the Scene
According to WDAM, a strange hit-and-run collision that may have been the result of road rage left one pedestrian injured late last month. Jackson police are investigating the troubling incident, which occurred on the 900 block of Ellis Avenue. Continue Reading
Do Hands-Free Devices Really Improve Driver Safety?
When states started implementing bans on cell phone use while driving, auto manufacturers responded by equipping their vehicles with hands-free capabilities. Although the concept is sound in theory, the National Safety Council (NSC) wants to remind drivers that hands-free does not equal risk-free. Continue Reading
What NOT to Do When a Car Insurance Adjuster Contacts You After a Collision
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When Do Car Accident Claims Require Testimony from a Medical Expert Witness?
Although every motor vehicle collision is unique, accident victims often sustain the same kinds of impact injuries, which are typically multisystem. According to World Wide Wounds, for example, common auto wreck injuries include: Continue Reading
Wrong-Way Crash on Hwy. 57 Kills 33-Year-Old Woman
According to WLOX, a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a sedan resulted in one fatality late last month. The crash occurred on Hwy. 57 in Jackson County at around 4 p.m. on a Friday. Continue Reading
Can I Recover For An Injury On Someone Else’s Property?
Business owners typically carry liability insurance to cover them in case someone is injured on their property due to the owner or employees negligence. Oftentimes, the business owner also carries medical payments insurance coverage that could also apply to your particular situation. Common situations where people are injured include slip and fall Continue Reading
How Do You Treat a Concussion?
If you played sports as a child, you may already be familiar with concussions. Even if you never sustained one, someone on your team probably did at some point. Continue Reading
Who Is Liable for Playground Accidents?
Playgrounds might be the perfect place to get in some physical activity before dinner or socialize with peers, but they can also be dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 children visit emergency departments for injuries sustained on playground equipment every year. Continue Reading
GM Receives a Patent for External Airbags to Protect Pedestrians
Auto manufacturers are always on the lookout for ingenious ways to improve safety ratings. In the past, such innovations have aimed to protect the occupants riding in the vehicle at the time of a collision; however, late last year, General Motors received a patent for a safety feature that would protect pedestrians in the event of crash. Continue Reading
4 Tips for Driving in Icy Conditions
According to WTVA, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is still advising residents to limit their travel. Dozens of counties are reporting consistent icy conditions on roads and bridges throughout our state. Counties the MDOT has cleared for travel include Madison, Hinds, Scott, Kemper, Newton, and Lauderdale. Continue Reading
Were You Hurt in a Truck Accident?
People riding in passenger vehicles are incredibly vulnerable in collisions with tractor-trailers. Because of their sheer weight, trucks can cause considerable damage to cars—and those riding inside them. Continue Reading
How Can Commercial Drivers Stay Alert When Behind the Wheel?
Individuals who work in any industry can experience fatigue while on the job. Fatigue is more than just feeling tired; it is the result of excessive exertion, either physical or mental, that ultimately impairs performance. Continue Reading
What Are the Major Differences Between Filing an Insurance Claim and Bringing a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you sustain serious injuries in a crash with a reckless driver in Mississippi, you can have peace of mind knowing the liable motorist is obligated to cover the damages. When it comes to awarding compensation following motor vehicle collisions, Mississippi operates under a tort system. Continue Reading
Should You Seek Medical Care After a Car Accident?
Getting into any kind of motor vehicle collision can be traumatic. Even the aftermath of a minor fender bender is inherently stressful. Continue Reading
Pedestrian Accident at School Killed 1 Adult, Injured 2 Children During Christmas Pageant
According to WLOX, a tragic pedestrian accident that occurred in Hancock County earlier this month left one dead and two injured. Officials claim the incident happened on a Tuesday night in front of East Hancock Elementary School. Continue Reading
What Should You Do If You Get Hurt on the Job?
It goes without saying that some industries are far more dangerous than others, but at the end of the day, anyone can get hurt on the job. Even office workers can develop occupational diseases like carpal tunnel syndrome or strain their back when picking up a ream of copier paper. Continue Reading
Could I Lose My Job While Recovering from a Work Injury?
If you are hurt on the job and the injury is so severe that you must miss work in order to recover, it could threaten your financial security. According to CBS News, nearly 80 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Continue Reading
Tragic Rear-End Collision During Rush Hour Kills 1, Injures 4
According to WTVA, a two-vehicle collision that occurred earlier this month resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy. The accident happened near the airport exit on Highway 82 in Lowndes County. Continue Reading
5 Tips to Help You Avoid Accidents over Thanksgiving
Many working Americans get a four-day weekend on Thanksgiving, which makes it the perfect time of year to visit loved ones. In fact, you have probably heard the oft-quoted statistic that the day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year. Continue Reading
What Should You Do After a Defective Product Injury?
Manufacturers, advertisers, and retailers owe customers a certain duty of care to produce, market, and sell products that are safe for their intended use. Unfortunately, that does not stop millions of defective products and contaminated food items from hitting the shelves every single year. Continue Reading
What Are Your Legal Options Following Asbestos Exposure?
According to the National Cancer Institute, millions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos at work since the early 1940s. Research suggests there is no level of asbestos exposure that is safe, and employees across dozens of industries face life-threatening health hazards as the result of their proximity to materials containing asbestos when Continue Reading
4 Members of a Family Die in Tragic Head-on Collision
The Clarion-Ledger reports on a tragic head-on collision that resulted in the death of four people who were all part of the same family, including a toddler and an infant. The accident occurred on Highway 21 in Kemper County on a Monday evening late last month, when a Dodge Ram pickup truck heading north crossed over the centerline and careened Continue Reading
