Most teen drivers in Mississippi lack the driving experience that older motorists have. This often makes it harder for them to exercise sound judgment when driving and avoid crashes. Research shows that many teen drivers also engage in other dangerous behaviors behind...
Can road rage lead to serious car crashes?
Motor vehicle accidents can lead to devastating injuries that impact not only the victim but also his or her entire family. A severe accident can lead to property damage, lost wages and medical bills. When the collision results from a road rage incident or is caused...
Mississippi work zones create hazards, fatality risks
Road construction is a common sight across much of Mississippi, and the need for it continues to grow as communities expand and more motorists start using the same roadways. You would be wise to exercise care when you travel through the state’s work zones, though, as...
Accident involving log truck in Laurel kills one
It may be easy for people in Mississippi to feel intimidated by the many large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers they see on the roads. Yet whatever they might feel is often tempered by the assumption that those driving these massive vehicles are highly skilled and...
“Dining” drivers are distracted drivers
After having experienced a car accident in Mississippi, you likely want to give the driver that caused your collision the benefit of the doubt. After car accidents are typically just that: accidents. However, one's negligent actions (intentional or not) could leave...
When vehicle safety becomes unsafe
While vehicle manufacturers aspire to develop truly self-driving cars and trucks, there are numerous additional advancements that must be made. For now, drivers can use semi-autonomous vehicles with an increasing number of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)....
How can you manage your road rage?
Road rage affects many drivers in Mississippi. If you get uncontrollable bouts of anger when somebody cuts you off or drives too slow in the left lane, you may be one of them. Road rage is a major safety issue, especially if you are driving with young children in the...
Car accident claims based on negligence
Negligence is an important legal theory that serves a significant role in many personal injury claims. For example, when a Mississippi resident is injured in a violent car accident, their personal injury attorney may advise them on how negligence may form the grounds...
Is hands-free technology really safer for drivers?
If driving is your primary transportation mode, the activity can start to feel routine or even effortless after a while. However, it’s vital for motorists not to forget each time they get behind the wheel that driving is a highly complex and fast-paced experience for...
Are teens more susceptible to causing distracted driving accidents?
Distracted driving is a problem that afflicts drivers of all ages and experience levels. No driver is immune to believing they can effectively multitask while remaining safe on the road. Unfortunately, any type of distraction can pull focus from the operation of a...