Even professional drivers with long hours spent in training, certification and practice can still be tempted by distractions while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, an 18-wheeler that causes a motor vehicle collision can cause devastating property damage and...
Year: 2020
Medical errors are responsible for more deaths than you’d think
When a person requires medical attention or care, they often have no choice but to trust that the advice, procedures or medications they receive are right for them. Medical professionals are held to incredibly rigorous standards, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t...
NHTSA: fatal truck accidents dropped in 2019
It takes no more than a glance to see that the coronavirus has resulted in less traffic in Gulfport, across Mississippi and around the nation. Many areas have reported that traffic reductions have meant fewer motor vehicle crashes – one of the very few bright spots in...
The state of truck accident-related fatalities in Mississippi
Truck accidents involving passenger vehicles are more likely to cause injury or death than almost any other motor vehicle accident. Semi-trucks can weigh 20-30 times as much as a passenger vehicle and have much higher ground clearance, which makes collisions perilous...
Truck accidents by the numbers
Truck accidents are more dangerous than regular car accidents. The sheer size, weight and number of moving parts involved create complexity and increased risk for injury and death for the parties involved. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway...
How to recover from medical malpractice
Society holds medical professionals to a high standard in their practice. Even the smallest mistake in the medical world can leave patients with catastrophic injuries. The cost of recovering from these injuries is staggering, and you need to be sure you are doing...
What to do after a truck accident
Any car accident is terrifying, but an accident that involves a commercial truck can be even more so. Not only can the damages and injuries be far more serious because of the weight of the vehicle, you will be dealing with many more parties than a typical car...