Some of the most dangerous motor vehicle accidents that happen in the state of Mississippi involve a head-on collision. These types of accidents produce very serious injuries and sometimes fatalities. Understanding what head-on collisions are and taking the necessary...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Does “zoning out” increase risk of motor vehicle accidents?
“Zoning out” behind the wheel of a car is a type of distracted driving that leads to Mississippi motor vehicle accidents. Zoning out is said to occur when a driver is experiencing cognitive overload. Some highway safety experts attribute driver zoning out to their...
Three types of distracted driving that lead to car accidents
One way to explore the many things to do in Mississippi is by driving. Unfortunately, driving a vehicle in Mississippi or any other state means taking on the risk of being in an accident. You can learn how to avoid these incidents by understanding these common causes...
Are drowsy drivers as dangerous as drunk drivers?
Many people don't consider drowsy driving to be dangerous, but studies show it's just as dangerous as drunk driving in Mississippi. Those who get less than five hours of sleep each night have the same ability to operate a vehicle as a drunk driver, which significantly...
Types of traumatic brain injuries after a vehicle accident
A serious injury a driver in Mississippi should watch for after a vehicle crash is a traumatic brain injury. A TBI happens when the head violently hits a hard surface of the vehicle, such as a dashboard. TBIs range from mild to very serious and the driver may...
How a personal injury attorney can assist a car accident victim
An automobile accident could happen without warning, leaving drivers and passengers, or even pedestrians, severely injured. Medical bills, lost wages and other financial concerns may run through a victim's mind. Auto liability insurance provides a way for Mississippi...
What you need to do after a truck accident
It's hard to know what to do after a traumatic event. Trucking accidents in Mississippi can be complex and can involve several factors. However, if you follow certain steps, you can protect your rights. Report the crash immediately If you get into a trucking accident,...
Key reasons that trucking accidents are so deadly
Getting into a car accident is very scary, and the likelihood of getting hurt is very high. What many Mississippi residents may not be aware of is that getting into an accident with a truck can often be more deadly than getting into one with a car. You always need to...
Mississippi one of the top states for collisions with animals
Motor vehicle accidents happen in a wide variety of ways. One common way experienced by many here in Mississippi involves hitting deer or other animals. According to a recent study by State Farm, nearly two million crashes each year involve animals. Moreover,...
Crash investigation and reconstruction strengthens cases
Personal injury attorneys will be the biggest advocate for victims severely injured in motor vehicle crashes. But, it also can be helpful to bring in a motor vehicle crash reconstruction expert. Often retired or off-duty law enforcement, engineers or automotive...