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
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After a Mom Texted Her Husband to Correct How Their Infant was Buckled in His Car Seat, They Were Involved in a Wreck Shortly After
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
Are Autonomous Motorcycles Something We Can Expect in the Near Future?
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
Data Reveals the Month of August is the Most Dangerous Month of the Year for Driving
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
Jackson’s Mayor Says City Failed to Secure Manhole Cover Which Resulted in a Fatal Accident Involving an 18-Year Old
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
How Does Each Hour of Sleep You Miss Affect Your Ability to Drive?
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
Did You Know That the Most Preventable, Accidental Deaths Occur in July and August?
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
Gas Station in Mississippi Catches Shocking Footage of Speeding Driver Go Out of Control
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
Construction Worker in Mississippi Falls 15 Feet After Structure Collapses
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
How to Choose the Best Car Seat for a Toddler or Infant?
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
Father Creates App to Help Prevent a Parent or Caregiver from Leaving a Child in a Hot Vehicle
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
MS Teen Killed After Colliding into Tanker on Highway 13 the Day After She Graduated
A recent study revealed that Mississippi is the deadliest state for fatal car crashes and a recent accident contributes to why this statistic now exists. On May 18th, just a day after the Forrest County Agricultural High School (FCAHS) held its graduation ceremony, a teen who had just received her diploma, was involved in a fatal car crash. WDAM Continue Reading
Has There Been in a Decrease in the Number of Distracted Driving Fatalities?
With more innovative vehicles being manufactured and cell phone apps offering settings that help decrease user engagement while driving, you would think we would see an increase in roadway safety and less distracted drivers. Unfortunately, studies are revealing that there has been little, if any, improvement in distracted driving based on the most Continue Reading
Tips to Help Keep You Safe When Traveling Through Construction Zones
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
