One of the most important practices for trucking companies and owner-operators in Mississippi is maintaining their vehicles and hauling equipment. Even the wheel assemblies on trailers and flatbeds need maintenance on a regular basis. The concept of "good enough" is...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Finding the causes of truck accidents
Truck accidents are a constant source of concern for those who drive on I-55, Highway 82 and other busy Mississippi thoroughfares. When a collision involving an 18-wheeler or other large truck occurs, the resulting injuries are often severe. It is important to...
Determining fault after a rear-end collision
The results of a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that rear-end collisions are the most common type of automobile accident in Mississippi and around the country, accounting for almost a third of all crashes. NHTSA...
Is advanced safety tech beneficial for teen drivers?
Teen drivers might lack the necessary time behind the wheel to understand proper safe driving practices. Road experience could improve their defense driving abilities, but such experience takes time. Vehicle manufacturers might have a partial solution to teen accident...
Why are fatigued truck drivers dangerous?
Driving a truck might fall under the heading of the proverbial thankless job. Drivers travel scores of miles to bring vital cargo to destinations. Most trucks traveling through Mississippi do so without incident, but accidents happen. Sometimes, accidents are...
Dangers of railroad crossings
One of the worst driving mistakes any motorist can make is attempting to beat a train at a railroad crossing. Even with cross arms to block traffic before the train arrives at the intersection, some drivers still attempt this unnecessary, and often fatal, behavior....
Are head injuries common in a motor vehicle crash?
A car crash could leave drivers and passengers suffering terrible injuries. Some Mississippi accident victims may suffer minor scrapes and bruises, but others might experience head trauma. Head injuries could range in severity, with some being life-threatening. Others...
Drivers face a wide range of road risks
Not every road trip in Mississippi turns out to be safe. Drivers may find road conditions treacherous, or fellow drivers might choose to ignore traffic laws. Remaining a careful driver helps prevent an accident, but there are many dangers that even the best drivers...
What is rubbernecking?
A car accident in Mississippi isn't just bad for the drivers involved--it can lead to more accidents if other drivers aren't careful. Most people have the urge to slow down and look at the accident while they pass. Unfortunately, this puts themselves and other people...
Congress reintroduces bill addressing truck underride collisions
With the presence of six interstate highways in Mississippi, road travelers are accustomed to seeing the numerous big-rig trucks that crisscross the state. What they also know about are the potential tragedies that arise when these colossal vehicles are involved in...