Last year there were fewer motor vehicles on the road than usual. Working from home increased, removing the need for a daily commute, and travel for other reasons declined. Researchers theorized that, with fewer cars on the road, the number of pedestrian deaths from...
Car Accidents
What are physical indicators of a TBI?
Head injuries often go hand in hand with brain injuries. These injuries can create potentially massive damage for the victim, especially if you go without seeking any medical care. Thus, it is crucial to recognize potential signs of brain trauma so you can act...
What do I do after a hit-and-run?
Even the most minor of fender benders can ruin your day and become a major logistical headache. However, a simple automobile accident becomes much more complicated when the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident decides to speed away and leave you...
Proactive treatment for whiplash can preserve your well-being
Whiplash is a common injury you may experience after a car accident in Mississippi. Unlike other physical injuries, whiplash may not be immediately noticeable. Knowing the symptoms of whiplash and recognizing the importance of seeking medical treatment right away can...
Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
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)....


