Mississippi employs a fault-based motor vehicle insurance program. Drivers must have liability insurance coverage that will pay others if they cause a crash that results in property damage or injury to individuals. Anyone caught driving without an active insurance...
Car Accidents
What to do if you encounter severe fog
Running into a bank of fog while you’re driving often happens quickly. It’s not like driving in a storm, where you feel things escalating. You may have great visibility one moment and then suddenly not be able to see three feet in front of your car. Needless to say,...
Why is anger so dangerous on the roads?
Have you ever sat in a traffic queue that was going nowhere when someone leaned on their horn to vent their frustration? Or had someone flip you the bird or shout something rude as they passed you? Anger is common among drivers, and while shouting at someone who...
Has your knee been injured during a collision?
Car crashes can result in devastating injuries for the affected parties. Several areas of your body are exposed during a collision and none more so than your legs. One of the more delicate areas of your legs is the knee. The knee is not designed to suffer blunt force,...
What causes jackknife accidents?
The Mississippi roadways are frequently filled with a variety of vehicles. People use cars, motorcycles and other smaller vehicles to get to and from work. At the same time, trucks and commercial vehicles deliver products across the state and beyond. Usually, this all...
Bike riding: Be seen, be safe
Biking is a great way to get around, whether commuting to work or just out for a leisurely Sunday ride. However, it's essential to be safe when biking on the road. That means being seen by motorists and following the rules of the road. Improve your biking safety...
4 mistakes to avoid in your car accident claim
When you suffer a car accident caused by another person’s negligence, you can claim compensation for your injuries. However, certain mistakes could prevent you from getting the full settlement you deserve, and it all narrows down to the actions you take after the...
Does the color of your car impact your accident odds?
There are a lot of different factors that play into how likely you are to be involved in a car accident. Most of these involve decisions made by people – either the decisions that you make or the decisions made by the drivers around you. You can only control the...
Should you listen to music while you run?
There are a lot of benefits to listening to music while you run. Some people feel that it helps them run faster or stay with the rhythm of the music. Others just feel that it helps to cut the boredom of a long run. If it's going to take you an hour to run six or seven...
Vehicle safety systems may prevent some, but not all crashes
People who are in the market for a new vehicle may want to know about the safety systems that can help them to avoid a crash while they’re on the roadway. These systems are far more common on newer vehicles and they can be effective, but that doesn’t mean that they’re...