Most people have been in the same situation at one time or another: They’re driving and they begin to get tired. If you’re behind the wheel when you start to feel drowsy or distracted, it’s important for you to pull over and take steps to wake up before you continue...
With all of the emphasis today on making sure that every pain pill and dose of cough syrup is tightly controlled, you’d think that medication errors would be virtually non-existent. However, that’s far from the case. In fact, medication errors injure roughly 1.5...
When you patronize a business or spend time on someone’s personal property, the owner has a responsibility to help keep you safe from foreseeable harm. For example, a retail store owner must keep the floors in good condition or warn you about possible hazards (such as...
We send our loved ones to nursing homes to ensure that experienced caregivers will look after them and satisfy their medical and personal needs. However, one of the risks of nursing homes is that we cannot be with our loved ones all the time, making it hard to know...
If a serious crash has left you shopping for a new car, you may be surprised at the multitude of safety features that now come standard with a lot of models or as an added safety package to many others. If your last car’s most impressive safety feature was airbags,...
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...
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...
Motorcyclists know about the precautions they must take when sharing the road with any other vehicle that is much larger than theirs. The potential for a road mishap is possible, especially when the drivers of cars, SUVs, pick-ups and large trucks seem to take...
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...
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...
