There’s nothing simple about chain reaction car accidents. With multiple cars involved in the crash, each contributing to the damage and injuries, establishing fault can become challenging. If you’ve been hurt in one of these accidents, someone should be held responsible for your damages. Here’s what you need to know about determining who bears fault […]
When someone experiences a medical emergency while driving, they could lose control of their vehicle and cause a crash. When a vehicle accident is caused by a medical emergency or disability, there may be a specific legal defense available. This defense can shield a person from legal responsibility in a car accident lawsuit. Understanding how […]
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were an estimated 523,796 large trucks involved in police-reported crashes in a recent year. While evidence like photo, video, and black box data can be invaluable in proving fault in these cases, having eyewitness testimony can be critical to the outcome of your truck accident […]
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Driving is an important rite of passage for many teenagers. Unfortunately, safe driving is a skill that can take many years to master. Teen drivers continue to be a significant contributor to high accident rates in Mississippi and nationwide. To combat this issue, there has been a focus on awareness and education programs aimed at […]
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As the temperatures rise across Mississippi, so do the number of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers on the road. While everyone has a right to be on the road, more people can mean an increased risk of accidents, injuries, and deaths. To avoid serious accidents and ensure the safety of yourself and others, make sure you […]
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Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while fatigued is a common occurrence, but that doesn’t make it safe. A study conducted by the AAA Foundation determined that a large percentage of Americans admit to driving while sleep-deprived. In fact, about one-third of respondents even admit to falling asleep behind the wheel. Although most people […]
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established by the U.S. government in 2000 to help regulate the trucking industry and improve overall safety standards throughout the country. All trucking companies and truck drivers operating in the United States must follow FMCSA regulations. Unfortunately, many truck-involved accidents are the result of someone ignoring these […]
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Many of us would probably admit to exceeding the posted speed limit at one time or another. But did you know just how dangerous speeding can be and the risks you are assuming when you do it? Fatalities occur on this nation’s roadways for a variety of reasons. But speed is one factor that contributes […]
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When you’ve been injured in a car accident due to the recklessness or negligence of another party, you may need to file a personal injury claim to obtain the full compensation you deserve. While most accident claims are settled outside of court, some end up going to trial. Every accident case is unique, and your […]
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Impaired drivers are responsible for a majority of fatal and injury-related car accidents in this country. It’s such a serious issue that every state, including Mississippi, has enacted strict laws surrounding drunk driving. But, if you’re the victim of one of these accidents, do you have any legal recourse against the impaired driver? If you […]
Chain Reaction Car Accidents & Determining Legal Fault
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneysThere’s nothing simple about chain reaction car accidents. With multiple cars involved in the crash, each contributing to the damage and injuries, establishing fault can become challenging. If you’ve been hurt in one of these accidents, someone should be held responsible for your damages. Here’s what you need to know about determining who bears fault […]
How Medical Emergencies and Disabilities Affect Car Accident Lawsuits
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyWhen someone experiences a medical emergency while driving, they could lose control of their vehicle and cause a crash. When a vehicle accident is caused by a medical emergency or disability, there may be a specific legal defense available. This defense can shield a person from legal responsibility in a car accident lawsuit. Understanding how […]
The Role of Eyewitnesses in a Truck Accident Case
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were an estimated 523,796 large trucks involved in police-reported crashes in a recent year. While evidence like photo, video, and black box data can be invaluable in proving fault in these cases, having eyewitness testimony can be critical to the outcome of your truck accident […]
Teen Drivers: Educating Young Drivers on Safe Practices
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyDriving is an important rite of passage for many teenagers. Unfortunately, safe driving is a skill that can take many years to master. Teen drivers continue to be a significant contributor to high accident rates in Mississippi and nationwide. To combat this issue, there has been a focus on awareness and education programs aimed at […]
Increased Pedestrian and Cyclist Traffic: Navigating Mississippi Roads Safely in Warmer Weather
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyAs the temperatures rise across Mississippi, so do the number of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers on the road. While everyone has a right to be on the road, more people can mean an increased risk of accidents, injuries, and deaths. To avoid serious accidents and ensure the safety of yourself and others, make sure you […]
Asleep At the Wheel: Drowsy Driving and Car Accidents
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyGetting behind the wheel of a vehicle while fatigued is a common occurrence, but that doesn’t make it safe. A study conducted by the AAA Foundation determined that a large percentage of Americans admit to driving while sleep-deprived. In fact, about one-third of respondents even admit to falling asleep behind the wheel. Although most people […]
Regulatory Compliance: How Violations Can Lead to Truck Accidents
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established by the U.S. government in 2000 to help regulate the trucking industry and improve overall safety standards throughout the country. All trucking companies and truck drivers operating in the United States must follow FMCSA regulations. Unfortunately, many truck-involved accidents are the result of someone ignoring these […]
The Connection Between Speeding and Fatal Car Accidents
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyMany of us would probably admit to exceeding the posted speed limit at one time or another. But did you know just how dangerous speeding can be and the risks you are assuming when you do it? Fatalities occur on this nation’s roadways for a variety of reasons. But speed is one factor that contributes […]
Settlement vs. Trial — What to Expect in Your Car Accident Case
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyWhen you’ve been injured in a car accident due to the recklessness or negligence of another party, you may need to file a personal injury claim to obtain the full compensation you deserve. While most accident claims are settled outside of court, some end up going to trial. Every accident case is unique, and your […]
Drunk Driving Accidents — Pursuing Legal Action Against At-Fault Driver
/by Mississippi Car Accident AttorneyImpaired drivers are responsible for a majority of fatal and injury-related car accidents in this country. It’s such a serious issue that every state, including Mississippi, has enacted strict laws surrounding drunk driving. But, if you’re the victim of one of these accidents, do you have any legal recourse against the impaired driver? If you […]