A loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. If an 18-wheeler hits you while you are walking or biking, you can sustain catastrophic injuries from which you may never fully recover. Since the odds are against you due to the truck's hard body and massive weight,...
Year: 2020
Can hands-free technology make distracted driving safe?
Mississippi drivers like you know that distracted driving is dangerous. But sometimes, it is somewhat unavoidable. If you need to check your GPS, you end up distracted. But if you did not have the ability to navigate, you would get lost and face an even bigger...
Running late and pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians face many hazards on the road, such as drunk drivers, areas that see a lot of chaotic traffic, poor road conditions due to inclement weather and so on. However, some are more likely to become involved in an accident as a result of rushing. Whether a...
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...