The physical or mental injuries you sustain in a car crash can impact your career and income long after the incident. Think of broken bones, spinal injuries or brain trauma that leaves you unable to do the same type of work you did before the accident. For example, if...
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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....
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...
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...
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...
Brain injuries can have numerous long-term effects
Head injuries resulting in brain damage are often sustained in car accidents. However, these types of injuries can be the result of any blow to the head. Not only is head trauma a medical emergency initially, but injuries to the brain can go on to have long-term...
Long-term effects of a road traffic collision
Every year in the U.S., there are millions of road traffic collisions. The severity of these crashes varies, but many are killed or face life-changing injuries. When an accident is caused by negligence, victims may be able to claim personal injury compensation. ...
How your level of fault in a crash affects your compensation
One of the first things insurance adjusters do after a car accident is determine each party’s role in the crash. They do this using various methods, such as examining evidence from the scene, analyzing police reports and interviewing witnesses. The percentage of fault...
Why medical care is so important after a head injury
Have you suffered a head injury, perhaps in a motor vehicle crash? Maybe you were just driving through an intersection when someone ran the red light and hit the side of your car. Before the vehicles came to a halt, your head hit the window and you suffered a brain...