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3 ways work conditions contribute to commercial truck crashes
Having maybe one of the dullest parts of your day. For professional drivers, it is their main professional responsibility. It takes a lot of skill, focus and patience to safely drive a commercial vehicle for 10 or more hours a day. Not only do commercial drivers need...
2 kinds of medical mistakes that can lead to birth injuries
Medical intervention during labor and delivery should improve outcomes for expectant mothers and their babies. Unfortunately, there are situations in which healthcare providers make mistakes that can lead to a poor outcome for a mother or her new baby. There are many...
A major update for those with potential Camp Lejeune claims
Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps Base in North Carolina that unfortunately had a contaminated water supply. A significant number of Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune between the 1950s and the 1980s may eventually develop illnesses. These conditions include leukemia and...
Can I refuse a breathalyzer test in Mississippi?
Being pulled over by a cop after a few drinks is not the best time to lay out a shrewd legal strategy. That said, it helps to know a few basic facts about what will happen in the next 30-60 minutes that can minimize the trouble you’re facing. Refusing a breathalyzer...
The dark secret kept hidden at Camp Lejeune for decades
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune first opened in 1942 on the coast of North Carolina. Since then, it has been used to train Marines and house them and their families. Thousands of Marines and civilians from across the country, including here in Mississippi, have lived...
Potential defense strategies in overcoming an embezzlement charge
The ticking sound of the clock inside your head reminds you that time is running out on your options stemming from an embezzlement charge. Every second and every minute that ticks off correlates with the many consequences that a conviction may bring. Imprisonment,...
Who is to blame for a large truck crash?
After suffering a life-altering injury in a road collision with a large truck, you must understand that the finger of blame may point at a number of different players. Maybe the driver was new and inexperienced or even texting behind the wheel. Perhaps the trucking...
Getting Older And Driving: A Safety Guide
It's inevitable: as we age, we face more challenges behind the wheel. Vision issues, hearing impairment, medication effects, cognitive loss -- they all can affect driving performance. Adult children may even need to have a serious conversation with their aging...
Are premature babies at risk for developing deadly intestinal diseases?
Infants born prematurely suffer through a host of challenges on the path toward stable health. From respiratory difficulties to a weak immune system, parents and hospitals alike must devote significant attention to the health and care of premature babies....
Doctors, patients concerned about CPAP recall
Millions of people across the U.S. use CPAP machines due to sleep apnea disorders. In a recent blog post, we mentioned that Philips is recalling several of these devices because of the potential for serious health concerns to result from ordinary use. As the issue...