Truck drivers in the state of Mississippi are often working under an intense amount of pressure. There are deadlines to meet and a thousand more runs to be made. As a result, fatigue is a common side effect of too much work with too little rest. This fatigue can lead...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Women are at greater risk of injury in a car crash in Mississippi
Several studies have shown that women are more likely to get hurt in a car crash than men. Here are some reasons why women are more vulnerable behind the wheel and what they can do if they get into an accident in Mississippi. Why are women more vulnerable in a crash?...
Dealing with a TBI after a car crash
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one of the worst side effects of a car crash for people living in Mississippi. TBIs can have permanent and debilitating effects that can make it impossible to work again and severely compromise the possibility of life before the...
Important steps to take after a car accident
Finding yourself involved in a motor vehicle accident in Mississippi can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. There are certain steps you need to take to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Seek medical attention It is important to seek medical attention...
The rise of risky teen truck drivers
The shortage of truck drivers in Mississippi and other states has led to new rules that allow younger and less experienced drivers to take to the road. The goal of this policy is to alleviate the supply chain problems by getting more trucks moving more goods, but the...
Can dangerous weather lead to fatal accidents?
Driving in any type of inclement weather creates challenges for all drivers. This even applies in Mississippi where snow and ice are rarely experienced. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even tornadoes are more common, and all three can indeed present problems when...
How to avoid being caught in a pileup
When two cars collide on a Mississippi highway, the initial collision can set off a chain reaction that involves many other vehicles. If traffic is heavy and fast-moving, there’s no telling how many cars could be involved in a single accident. In February 2021, an...
How to drive safely over the holiday season
We all know that the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration in Mississippi. However, the holiday season is also a time when motor vehicle accidents rates go up. Granted, it can be challenging to maintain safe driving habits over the holidays, but that doesn't...
Truck accidents caused by improper loading
Truck accidents occur in Mississippi in a wide variety of scenarios, and the driver is not always the party who is liable. They must rely on the shipment contractor to load the cargo properly, and many times the load is already prepared before they arrive for pickup....
What if you’re hurt while riding in a car that is struck?
If you are a passenger in a car that is struck while on a Mississippi road or highway, you may be entitled to compensation. This is generally true even if the driver of the car that you were in was liable for causing the crash to occur. Let's take a look at the types...