Most drivers assume they can only be held responsible for a crash if they were the ones behind the wheel. In Mississippi, that isn’t always the case. State law allows vehicle owners to be held financially liable for accidents caused by someone else driving their car. This can happen when a friend borrows your vehicle, […]
Recently, the CEO of Tesla has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with how the media reports on accidents involving the company’s semiautonomous vehicles. This criticism has resonated with many of Tesla’s supporters and investors. However, it is important for residents of Mississippi to understand the implications behind these criticisms, as they may lead to uninformed […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released its “2016 Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts” report, shedding light on an alarming increase in fatal large-truck collisions across the country. For drivers in Mississippi, particularly those operating large commercial vehicles, the findings are particularly concerning. The report reveals that there was a 3 percent […]
Distracted driving continues to be one of the most dangerous and preventable causes of crashes in Mississippi. With smartphones, in-car screens, food and other distractions competing for drivers’ attention, the effects of distracted driving are felt every day on Mississippi roads. From increased reaction time to a higher collision risk, distracted driving contributes to thousands […]
With more large trucks on the road than ever before, Mississippi drivers face increasing safety concerns. The mass and weight of semi-trucks and 18-wheelers can lead to devastating consequences when these vehicles are involved in collisions. This risk becomes even more significant when truck drivers operate their vehicles outside of their mandated hours of service, […]
Families trust nursing homes to provide safety, medical oversight and compassionate care. Yet across Mississippi and the nation, many elderly residents are at risk of nursing home overmedication, often without informed consent. Overmedication is one of the most dangerous forms of nursing home abuse because it is easy to hide and difficult to detect until […]
In recent years, the impact of drug use on driving performance has become a growing concern in Mississippi and across the nation. While studies on the effects of drugs on drivers are still limited, one thing is clear: drug use can impair driving abilities and significantly increase the risk of crashes. For instance, marijuana use […]
Nursing home neglect is the most prevalent form of abuse found in elder care facilities, and it poses serious risks to the health and well-being of seniors. Neglect occurs when an individual does not receive the level of care they require, such as when an elderly man in Mississippi struggles to feed himself and is […]
As driverless cars become more of a reality, there has been significant speculation about the future of the insurance industry, particularly in Mississippi. Some reports, like a 2016 Morgan Stanley study, have painted a bleak picture, predicting that the industry could shrink by 80 percent by 2040 as fewer people require traditional car insurance. However, […]
Every year, thousands of motorists are killed or seriously injured in collisions with semi-tractor trailers across Mississippi and the nation. Larger vehicles, such as trucks, offer greater protection in a crash, but this often comes at the expense of smaller vehicles like cars, pickup trucks, or SUVs. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, […]
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