While radiologists in Mississippi and throughout the country are capable of detecting possible child abuse cases, most of them have not been trained in detecting elder abuse. According to a study, a number of radiologists have stated they would like to receive this type of training. However, no research regarding elder abuse injury patterns exists. […]
The social media messaging application Snapchat has become extremely popular among millennials in Mississippi and across the nation because it allows users to modify their photographs and videos with innovative filters and effects. However, one of these filters has drawn condemnation from road safety advocates and leading law enforcement figures. Five people lost their lives […]
Most people are well aware of the dangers of driving while intoxicated or driving while distracted, but researchers have found that driving while very tired can also increase the risk of being in a crash. According to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, people who have slept for only five or six […]
If your loved ones are dependent on the full-time care that comes from skilled nursing facilities, it is important to make sure they are receiving all the care that you and your family expect. Disabled people and the elderly are especially vulnerable to abuse, neglect and other forms of exploitation, and while nursing facilities are […]
According to a report from the American Transportation Research Institute, autonomous trucks will have a profound impact on the trucking industry. They could be a catalyst for regulatory reform as well as a tool to increase safety and efficiency. However, as humans will still be needed to oversee the trucks, drivers may not have to […]
According to a 2009 study by the American Automobile Association, aggressive driving played a role in 56 percent of fatal crashes from 2003 to 2007. Specific actions that may be classified as aggressive on roads in Mississippi and around the country include following too closely, passing when it is not allowed or changing lanes either […]
Far too many teenagers are killed in motor vehicle accidents. There are steps that Mississippi parents can take to help prevent their children from being one of those statistics, and parents should be focused on helping their teens drive safely throughout the year. In 2015, traffic fatalities around the country increased by the highest percentage […]
Staying in a nursing home may be the only option for elderly individuals who can no longer live on their own because of health issues. While there are many excellent skilled nursing facilities in Mississippi and throughout the country, some may neglect or abuse their residents. Those who have loved ones in long-term care facilities […]
If you are hit by a car or truck, you can initiate a personal injury lawsuit and obtain money needed to pay for your rehabilitation and medical care. However, commercial truck accidents are a little different than auto accidents. If you or a loved one was hit by an 18-wheeler, here’s what you need to […]
According to estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 18,000 people died on American roads in the first half of 2016. That represents an increase of 10 percent from the same time period in 2015. It also represents the continuance of an upward trend that started in 2014 as the effects of the […]