Mississippians enjoy an active outdoor life. With over two dozen beautiful state parks, hundreds of lakes and the very active Mississippi River, much of that outdoor activity happens on a boat. Recreational boats allow Mississippians to enjoy some of the best local...
Let’s say that you are enjoying a stroll through one of Mississippi’s nearly three dozen casinos. You are on your way to the buffet when you slip on a wet floor and crack your head on the ground. You look around and there is no sign warning of a freshly mopped floor....
For motorcycle riders, cruising down the highway, back road or city street offers a profound sense of freedom. For many, the motorcycle is a universal symbol of Americana. Driving a motorcycle or even sitting in the sidecar allows you to experience the elements, have...
18-wheelers are an essential method of transporting goods across the country. While truckers provide a critical service, their vehicles can be dangerous for drivers who do not practice proper safety around them. Truckers cannot be solely responsible for keeping other...
For most commuters, driving feels second nature. But even if you’ve been driving for decades and believe you’re a pretty responsible driver, you can’t always say the same for everyone else on the road. Defensive driving is a specific set of strategies drivers can...
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,...
Mississippi drivers like you know that distracted driving is dangerous. But sometimes, it is somewhat unavoidable. If you need to check your GPS, you end up distracted. But if you did not have the ability to navigate, you would get lost and face an even bigger...
Pedestrians face many hazards on the road, such as drunk drivers, areas that see a lot of chaotic traffic, poor road conditions due to inclement weather and so on. However, some are more likely to become involved in an accident as a result of rushing. Whether a...
Motorcycles pose a greater risk to everyone on the road, but the ones who typically receive the most serious injuries are motorcyclists. The size of motorcycles and the lack of protection put riders in greater danger. Although motorcyclists are at fault in some...
Drowsy drivers on the road are as dangerous as drunk drivers. When these drivers are operating large, commercial vehicles, the level of damage they can cause skyrockets. Trucking accidents are among the most dangerous in the country. This is true for not just the...
