Car accidents can have catastrophic effects on Mississippi motorists' well-being, often resulting in life-altering injuries. One particularly severe injury that can occur is a femur fracture. The femur, or thighbone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human...
Personal Injury
How improper loading can lead to truck accidents
Truck accidents on Mississippi roads can have many different causes. One cause that may not be readily apparent is improper loading of the semi-trailer. Improper loading can produce several scenarios, all leading to difficult handling that can cause the driver to lose...
Traumatic brain injuries linked to higher dementia risks
Mississippi residents who suffer serious head injuries in car crashes or other accidents may have a much higher risk of developing dementia later in life. That was the sobering conclusion Finnish researchers reached after studying the health care records of almost...
Most frequently encountered car crash injuries
Getting into a motor vehicle accident can be a very traumatizing experience. Not only can your vehicle get damaged, but you may also be left with injuries that can take weeks or even months to heal. In some cases, the injuries sustained in accidents on Mississippi...
Commercial vehicles and post-accident drug tests
Commercial motor vehicles encompass many different types, including tractor-trailers and buses. When these oversized vehicles become involved in an accident in Mississippi, victims might suffer catastrophic injuries. Several reasons repeatedly appear when crashes...
Reckless drivers are on the road
Although someone may attempt to justify their reckless driving, the Mississippi civil courts might look at things far differently. Anyone who commits blatant and dangerous moving violations could inflict terrible harm on others if an accident occurs. In such...
Top causes of disabling workplace injuries
Workplace injuries are a major source of concern in Mississippi and the rest of the nation. Accidents of all kinds that take place at businesses result in a cost of over $1 billion per week. For this reason, it's well worth getting to know what the top causes of...
What are the most severe types of catastrophic injuries?
When the body is severely injured, the damage may be catastrophic. It's important for everyone in Mississippi and around the country to be aware of the different kinds of accidents that can happen - along with their catastrophic consequences. What makes an injury...
What are the statistics on catastrophic spinal injuries?
Each year, thousands of people across the country, including many in Mississippi, experience catastrophic spinal cord injuries. These are serious, debilitating and disabling injuries that can significantly alter a person's life. It's important to understand the...
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,...