New Year’s Eve is almost here, and with it come plenty of celebrations. While participating in the festivities is fun, it can also be dangerous if you plan to drive home after drinking and toasting the New Year. The National Safety Council projects that 375 people...
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Can drivers get a DUI while trying to sleep to get sober?
When bars close down for the night, workers often advise patrons that they don't necessarily have to go home, but they can no longer stay at the establishment. Some people who have had too much to drink may not be sober enough to drive home when closing time arrives....
Setting down a cell phone doesn’t end the distraction
It’s very clear that using a phone while driving is a distraction. A distracted driver is much less aware of what’s happening around them and may make critical errors, such as running a stop sign they didn’t notice. As a result, many drivers try to avoid using their...
The impact of “unseaworthiness” on offshore injury cases
Offshore workers in Mississippi face unique risks daily. When injuries occur, the legal concept of "unseaworthiness" often plays a crucial role in their cases. This maritime law principle offers injured workers an additional path to compensation beyond the Jones Act....
How ordinary people become “criminals”
When people talk about criminals, they often have this very negative image in their heads. They think of people who commit violent crimes, peddle drugs or set out to defraud old ladies. The truth is, that most people most people break the law. And most people do it...
Fatigued driving: A dangerous habit of many busy adults
Adults often think they have to push themselves to the limit, sometimes this involves trying to drive places despite being drowsy. While many people think they can drive regardless of what condition they’re in, fatigued driving is a major safety issue. A person who’s...
Drug charges could end the following 3 careers
People accused of drug offenses, particularly simple possession offenses, sometimes assume that a guilty plea is their best option. They don't want to miss work to attend a trial or draw attention to their case by fighting the charges. Entering a guilty plea may seem...
3 reasons a pickup truck driver may not see a pedestrian
Many pedestrian accidents happen at crosswalks. Often, drivers in large vehicles, such as pickup trucks, will strike pedestrians and claim after the accident that they “never saw them.” The driver will be just as shocked to have been in the collision as the...
The basics of bail in Mississippi
Bail allows individuals who have been accused of criminal wrongdoing to be released from custody while they are awaiting trial. The process of granting bail is not a perfect system, and lawmakers often seek to reform it as a result of its deficiencies. Nevertheless,...
Why driving in heavy traffic can be dangerous
While Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is peaceful a lot of the time, there are occasions when the city gets busy. Traffic can be heavy as people make their way to and from work and drop the kids off at school. Driving at any time can be hazardous, but there are some unique...