Anytime you get behind the wheel you could be at risk of getting into a car accident. Several factors influence how likely you are to be involved in a crash. One of those factors is arguably the state you live in. Mississippi is the second most dangerous state to...
Month: October 2019
3 causes of distracted driving that aren’t cell phones
In this day and age, distracted driving is common in conversation and complaints about commuting. And while there are multiple categories of distracted driving, manual distractions get a lot of verbal real estate in mentions of reckless driving. Manual distracted...
Mississippi taverns rarely liable for damage by drinkers
Close to 11,000 people die in the United States every year in accidents involving people impaired by alcohol. Awareness campaigns, DUI checkpoints and horrors on the local news often remind people to drive sober, but the role of bars, restaurants, bartenders, and...
Mississippi drivers rated worst in the country according to study
Mississippi has been rated as the worst state for drivers, according to a recent study from Smart Asset. It's the second year the Magnolia State topped the list, alongside a few of its southern neighbors including Alabama, Tennessee, Texas and Florida. Why Mississippi...
How to defend your health license against a formal complaint
Medical malpractice claims are not the only way physicians can be sued. Anyone who interacts with a physician can file a formal complaint against them. These formal complaints are serious and can have a negative effect on your ability to practice medicine in the...
What are the risks of Roundup?
There have been many cases heard and claims made about the risk of using Roundup. As of 2019, more than 18,400 people filed lawsuits that were related to the product. Glyphosate is the main chemical causing most of the health problems. Many people use this product...
Rules of the road most drivers ignore
Driving requires responsibility and a certain level of skill. But it’s easy to fall into habits, especially when you’re a seasoned driver. These habits can prove dangerous when they don’t comply with the rules of the road. Here are four rules of the road that many...
Understanding under- and uninsured Mississippi drivers
Just behind Florida, Mississippi has the second-highest rate of uninsured motorists in America. In both states, about one in four are illegally driving without insurance. The problem has proved tough to solve, but individual drivers can best protect themselves with...
What should you do after a car accident?
Hundreds of car accidents occur every day. This is an issue that affects essentially everyone across the United States in one way or another. Even the most cautious drivers still tend to experience at least one accident during their lifetime. While many crashes are...
Don’t make these mistakes after a serious truck accident
In the aftermath of any serious motor vehicle accident, it can be difficult to know what to do and what options you have. The situation can be particularly overwhelming after a trucking accident. Because crashes involving trucks are often catastrophic, the fact is...