Every new year witnesses increasingly high-tech vehicles with more safety features to help save drivers (and others on the road) from consequences of their own potential for errors and negligence. While there’s no doubt that all of these advanced safety features help prevent collisions and save lives, they also result in increased complacency for drivers, which can be very dangerous. For example, drivers often don’t feel the need to look over their shoulder as they back up when they have a back-up camera that seemingly can spot anything behind them and even tell them when they’re dangerously c ..read more

Whenever they’re behind the wheel, it’s very important for motorists to obey all traffic laws. If they do not, they could be pulled over and cited. They could also cause a car accident. Drivers are sometimes frustrated by traffic tickets, feeling that they were committing a “victimless crime.” But the risk of accidents is the reason why traffic laws exist in the first place, and breaking those laws make the accidents more likely. Below are two common examples of preventable infractions that, when committed, risk accidents. Tailgating One issue that happens often is that drivers do not maintain ..read more

Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle is compelled to accept a certain degree of risk. Even when an individual keeps their vehicle in ideal condition and abides by all traffic laws, they simply never know when they might encounter someone else who does not make safety their top priority in traffic. Crashes occur all across Mississippi for reasons ranging from someone swerving to avoid an animal in the road to someone texting while driving. While the risk of a motor vehicle wreck may be present everywhere there are roads, it is noticeably higher in Mississippi than elsewhere in the United States ..read more

One could very easily argue that caffeine is the most popular drug used in the United States. While people do consume quite a bit of alcohol, countless people consume caffeine through coffee, soda, tea and energy drinks. There are also effectively no restrictions that limit consumers’ use of caffeine. Those who do not have enough time in their schedule to get adequate sleep often count on caffeine to keep them awake and fully functional. Unfortunately, the ways that people in the United States use caffeine can actually increase everybody’s risk for serious crashes. Overconsumption leads to jit ..read more

When recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may be – very understandably – frustrated if you do not experience the level of healing that you expected or hoped for over a certain period of time. Many other injuries people suffer when accidents occur – like broken bones or bruises, for example – heal relatively quickly. It may just take a matter of weeks or months for someone to fully recover. But a TBI may linger or may never heal completely. To some degree, recovery time depends on the severity of the injury, and every case is unique. But there is one key reason why the brain tend ..read more

Any crash can significantly alter your schedule and leave you with medical issues and expenses to cover. A crash involving a commercial truck could lead to major complications for the people in the smaller vehicle. Especially when the commercial vehicle or its driver somehow caused a crash, the people in the smaller vehicle may need to look into their options for financial compensation. The aftermath of a collision between a large commercial truck and a four-wheel passenger vehicle can often be substantially more complicated than the fallout from a collision between two passenger vehicles. Wha ..read more

Not getting enough sleep is a health epidemic in the United States. Between mental health issues and demanding daily schedules, both chronic fatigue and insomnia are common complaints. Most people who feel tired just go about their day, unaware of the risk that their choices may generate. However, research makes it very clear that fatigued or drowsy driving is a serious safety concern that contributes to hundreds if not thousands of crashes every year in the United States. What do the statistics say? According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one i ..read more

There are many ways for you to injure your head during a car crash. You might hit it on the steering wheel or the window next to you. Regardless of how you end up hurting your head, you will likely benefit from seeing a medical professional for a thorough evaluation shortly afterward. Even if you don’t have health insurance coverage or if your policy has a large deductible, taking the time to seek out an evaluation by someone with a medical license will be a very important step for your own protection. Those who experience blunt force trauma to the head or who blacked out even for a few second ..read more

You might not see them coming, but a negligent driver on a Jackson-area street can change your life forever. A violent car accident could damage your spine or brain and lead to a lifetime of disability. Suddenly losing mobility, including the ability to walk, after a crash will have several implications for your life. Doctors will try their best to cure your disability or at least improve the condition. They might order surgery, physical therapy or some combination of both. Unfortunately, a total recovery is not possible for many victims. Instead, they will have to adjust to life with a major ..read more

When you think of a workers’ comp claim, certain things usually come to mind. First, you might imagine the accident happens in an actual workplace, a warehouse or factory or office. Many people also think that faulty machines or dangerous substances or slippery floors would be the cause of harm. Often, people assume that the worker isn’t to blame, believing the harm must have happened through no fault of the employee for a workers’ comp claim to be successful. Though these assumptions are often correct, it isn’t always true. A recent case decided by the Mississippi Court of Appeals highlights ..read more