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,...
Personal Injury
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...
Doctors experiencing burnout may cause harm
Health care practitioners often encourage their patients to meditate, do yoga and relax to prevent emotional issues from becoming serious problems. The rate at which physicians themselves suffer from depression, however, does not receive the attention it deserves....
Steps to take after a hit-and-run car accident
Car accidents are not always minor fender benders where everyone involved walks away without injuries or vehicle damage. Many motor vehicle collisions are the cause of negligent motorists who have no concern for others on the roads of Batesville and...
Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission doing enough?
When a company makes a product, it goes through various channels to ensure that product is safe for consumers. Despite this process, some harmful products still make it onto the market in Mississippi. When this happens, you rely on the government to step in and make...
Should you ice a sprain?
One of the most common injuries is a sprain. It often happens to the ankle, but can happen to other areas of the body. The most common suggestion from medical professionals upon suffering a sprain is to put ice on it, according to The Washington Post. If your doctor...
Signs of a neck injury caused by a car accident
Car accidents in Mississippi, even minor ones, can have long-lasting repercussions on the life of everyone involved. This is particularly true for those who are injured during the accident. While some injuries are obvious at the time of the crash, others can crop up...
Were you prescribed the wrong medication?
You depend on your Mississippi doctor and pharmacist to help you feel your best. Recently, the medicine you take has made you feel worse rather than better, or maybe you feel the same as you did before you started taking your prescription. Were you prescribed the...
What are subtle signs of nursing home neglect?
Sometimes it is easy to tell that your elderly relative has suffered injury because of the neglect of nursing home staff. But are there subtle ways to tell that your loved one in a nursing home is suffering? You may need to look a little closer at the physical and...
How can I ease back into work life after a traumatic car crash?
After suffering from a traumatic car crash in Massachusetts, returning to work was probably the last thing on your mind. Your first priority was getting better, which is as it should be. However, as medical bills begin to pile up and that first sting of boredom begins...