Personal Injury

Decades ago, the laws regarding drunk driving tightened in Mississippi and across the United States as a matter of public safety. Drunk driving puts people's lives at risk because a drunk driver who loses control of a vehicle or commits a disastrous moving violation...

One of the most common hazards in a home in Mississippi is furniture tip-overs. The following tips can help you prevent that from happening. The dangers of furniture tip-overs Furniture tip-overs are one of the most common household accidents: Every hour, a child...

Large trucks pose a danger to many Mississippi motorists; even debris from surrounding trucks could cause a serious accident. This often happens when an entire tire or pieces of it come off of a truck. Here's more about the dangers of debris and why these accidents...

It is common knowledge that Mississippi teens are more dangerous drivers than those in other demographics. However, did you know that they are also more likely to die in a crash? Personal injury statistics provide sobering news. Distractions and lack of experience...

When a maritime employee has sustained an injury in Mississippi, they may wish to pursue some type of legal compensation. The Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act are both something that can affect them. Here’s more information about both...

It’s getting more dangerous on the roads. Did Mississippi motorists forget how to drive? Are there more individuals driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Personal injury statistics paint a disturbing picture. Americans drove fewer miles but lost more people...

Dog owners in Mississippi likely know that their canine companions have very sensitive noses, so it may surprise them to learn that police dogs often alert to the presence of drugs during traffic stops when there are no controlled substances to be found. It is not the...

Ever since the days of Ralph Nader's mission to rid the highways of the Corvair, state governments like the Mississippi legislature have been focused on making highways continually safer. This movement was further enhanced by Mad Mothers Against Drunk Drivers in the...

Of all drivers in Mississippi, the number of 16- to 19-year-old teens is comparatively low. However, the number of motor vehicle accidents and fatalities for the same age group is much higher than it is for older drivers. Several factors are at play here, but the most...

When most people think about injuries from an accident, they picture bloody wounds that are visible at the time of the incident. In reality, not all injuries from car accidents in Mississippi are visible or felt at the time they're inflicted. In fact, there are...