Medical malpractice is the result of negligence on a doctor's part. While anyone can become a victim of medical malpractice, there are a few examples of medical errors that may have a particularly significant effect on elderly patients. Though very few people would...
Most times, when you think of medical malpractice, you may envision a surgery gone wrong. The doctor left a surgical implement in someone, or a patient received the wrong blood type during a procedure. Have you ever thought about what goes on in emergency rooms? ERs...
Accidents involving tractor-trailers and other oversized vehicles often result in significant property damage and debilitating injury. Mississippi is an especially dangerous place for drivers, with a collision rate well above the national and state averages. Review...
Going to the hospital for care can be a stressful experience, whether you are going in to have a baby or undergo surgery. And the situation can become even more upsetting if medical workers make a mistake. Unfortunately, too many patients suffer the consequences of...
Mississippi residents know that they need to follow the rules of the road in order to avoid a trucking accident. Truck accidents can be extraordinarily devastating, so truck drivers and passenger car drivers need to do everything they can to avoid these incidents....
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
