The warm, sunny climate of North Mississippi makes it an ideal place to ride a motorcycle — the rush of cool air as one zooms down the highway is a feeling that many in this region know and love. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle does place you at an increased risk of injury...
It can be intimidating to drive anywhere near a truck, especially if you’re in a smaller car. After all, when driving, it’s important to not only be careful but also pay attention to the actions of surrounding vehicles.
However, trucks have significantly larger blind spots than smaller vehicles,...
Motorcycle riders face several dangers on the roads each day and are unfortunately provided little protection compared to automobiles. Because of this, nearly all states enforce helmet laws to ensure the safety of riders. In Mississippi, all motorcycle drivers and passengers are...
In addition to the inherent danger that motorcycle riders face each day, the potential of being involved in an injury-causing crash can have more concerns than just the physical effects. There's been long-standing speculation that some aspects of cases involving riders come with a lot of bias against them. This bias can...
Hundreds of people die in work zone accidents every year, many of whom are road work employees struck by vehicles. Because of this, National Work Zone Awareness Week was established to encourage drivers to travel safely in work zones...
When the term "distracted driving" is discussed, it’s often associated with texting and driving or other cell phone use. However, many other actions can become distracting when behind the wheel, and these often go overlooked. These distractions can be classified as manual, visual,...
The month of March is probably most well-known for being the time of year when schools nationwide are out for spring break. While this is a time for fun in the sun with family and friends, it can also leave many tragedies...
The effect that daylight savings time (DST) has on your body and overall driving ability has been hotly debated over the last decade. In recent years, research published in the journal Current Biology reported that there is often a 6%...
While most car accidents are caused by at least one driver involved in the collision, there are several instances in which another party or entity may be held responsible for damages. Mississippi observes a "pure comparative negligence" doctrine when determining...
When someone suffers a life-altering injury that results in permanent disability or impairment, this is often referred to as a "catastrophic" injury. Under 34 U.S. Code § 10284, these are also defined in some circumstances as those that permanently prevent...
