On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Jun 4, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
You love driving, but something you can never seem to get away from is the seemingly endless parade of large trucks. You live near a highway, so it makes sense that the drivers come through the area, but it’s hard to guarantee that you won’t be hit. You’ve had several...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 30, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The last thing you need after a motor vehicle accident is an insurance company that doesn’t want to play fair. Unfortunately, this is likely to happen, as they’re in the business of paying out as little money as possible when satisfying claims. Even if your insurance...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 21, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
What is the solution to the distracted driving epidemic? It could be working to become a defensive driver to protect yourself from those who just cannot seem to put the phone down behind the wheel. Defensive driving means anticipating hazards and putting yourself in a...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truckers who are distracted can’t safely operate the rigs they are driving. It is imperative that they take the steps to ensure they are giving their full attention to their driving duties. When they don’t, there is a chance that innocent people will suffer greatly. ...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Feb 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Some people think of car wrecks as accidents that just happen. While this might be true in limited cases, most car crashes have an underlying cause. Many of these causes can be prevented if drivers would behave responsibly and ensure that they’re ready to drive and...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Jan 20, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Dashboard cameras have become more commonplace in recent years. Some manufacturers, like Tesla, even have built-in dashboard cameras installed in their vehicles. The price point for these devices has also decreased in the last few years. That, coupled with all the...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 28, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 28, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 22, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Hearn Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 21, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
