Batesville Legal Blog
How motorists can reduce motorcycle crashes
Motorcycles pose a greater risk to everyone on the road, but the ones who typically receive the most serious injuries are motorcyclists. The size of motorcycles and the lack of protection put riders in greater danger. Although motorcyclists are at fault in some...
Smart tech for drowsy truckers
Drowsy drivers on the road are as dangerous as drunk drivers. When these drivers are operating large, commercial vehicles, the level of damage they can cause skyrockets. Trucking accidents are among the most dangerous in the country. This is true for not just the...
What grounds should you cite when filing for divorce?
The laws in Mississippi give couples different paths to end a marriage. Ultimately, a divorce is the only way to divide the union and all that goes with it. At the onset of the process, you have to decide why you want the divorce and what reason you want to give the...
What emotional problems do brain injury victims face?
Mississippi residents who deal with a severe blow to the head may suffer trauma. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are often the result of these impacts. TBIs can change a victim's life in the short and long term. They can impact every aspect of a victim's life, from...
Traffic collisions and losing interest in life
When people think about the consequences of a traffic crash, physical injuries and financial problems often come to mind. That said, there are a lot of other hurdles that victims of these wrecks work through. For example, many suffer from an emotional viewpoint and...
How do you react after a dog bite?
Whether or not you are a pet owner, chances are you come into contact with dogs fairly frequently. While many dogs, especially pets, are not aggressive, there is still a chance you could sustain a bite. Even trained, calm dogs may bite you if they are scared or think...
Why do drowsy drivers pose such a deadly risk?
Mississippi drivers share the road with many other people. Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell what a driver's behaviors are at a glance. You cannot tell if they are safe or if they gamble with lives. Today, we will focus on the topic of drowsy driving. It does...
Infotainment features increase distracted driving risk
The popularity of in-vehicle systems that allow people to make phone calls, send or receive text messages, program navigation, or even program or tune music has grown in the past several years. Some of these features, called infotainment systems, operate by voice...
Tips for dealing with insurance companies after an accident
One of the biggest headaches after a car accident is dealing with insurance companies. You may feel like you are jumping through hoops to get all the necessary information to the insurance company, which can feel like it is dragging its feet on paying your claim. ...
Video systems may lower the risk of large truck crashes
Most people are probably familiar with the in-cab video from large trucks that play and replay on social media and other sources. TruckingInfo.com notes that although truck drivers have expressed an unwillingness to spend their workdays on video, the training and...
