Some people in Mississippi make their living by working on the sea, and seafarers are not immune to work-related injuries. Here are the top 10 personal injuries you could be at risk of while working at sea. Common types of personal injuries at sea 1. Slips, trips and...
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The complexity of truck accident claims
The most complicated accidents in Mississippi can be those involving big rigs. Trucking companies are always quick to get out ahead of the claims process even to the point of dispatching investigation teams that start at the same time as the official DOT and state...
How to stay safe on an oil rig
Are you a Mississippi resident currently working on an oil rig? You need to be fully aware of all of the risks that are involved. Working on an oil rig can be one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. This is why companies all over the world put a premium on...
Practicing defensive driving in Mississippi
One method of protecting yourself on the road is by preventing accidents from happening. If you are a Mississippi motorist, here are defensive driving tips you can use. What is defensive driving? Defensive driving is a set of skills that allows you to anticipate and...
Distracted driving remains a problem
Little leeway exists when a driver's concentration suffers. A slight distraction could lead a driver to go through a red light and hit another vehicle. Thankfully, many Mississippi motorists keep their concentration on the road. Not everyone does so, as a study...
Seeing a doctor after a car accident seems advisable
An accident victim might feel seemingly fine after a collision. With severe crashes, injuries become hard to ignore, so the victim may not hesitate about going to a hospital. Persons failing to notice the signs of injuries might choose to avoid a Mississippi emergency...
Offshore oil rig work comes with many risks
Working on an offshore oil rig could provide many workers with an interesting and stable career. Many different professionals must come together to ensure a rig runs effectively and efficiently. One drawback to oil rig work would be the dangers inherent with the job,...
How to handle the insurance company after an accident
After a car accident, you will likely need to talk to your Mississippi car insurance provider. It's also possible that the insurance company for the other driver may ask you to make a statement. Let's take a closer look at what your rights and obligations are as it...
Safe driving over the winter holidays
Driving behaviors do not typically change just because we are in the holiday season. But it is still good for Mississippi drivers to remember that safe driving habits are even more important during a time of high activity like the end of the year. Not only do...
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act governs injuries on off-shore oil rigs
Offshore accidents can result in back injuries, repetitive stress injuries, shoulder injuries, amputations, broken bones and drowning in Mississippi. The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act has expanded the coverage for offshore rig injuries. The Outer...