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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
The errors that doctors in Mississippi might make range from so-called "never events," such as leaving an instrument behind in a patient during surgery, to more common mistakes, such as misdiagnosing a patient. At worst, these errors can seriously harm or even be...
Medication errors happen at just about any health care facility. But these mistakes – which can cost the life of a patient – sometimes prove more problematic and perplexing for small and rural hospitals. Why do these smaller medical facilities face an assortment of...
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...
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,...
