When people in Mississippi believe that elderly loved ones are being abused or neglected, they might not know what they can do. People who suspect abuse or neglect of anyone should report the suspected abuse immediately. Concerned parties should call 911 or their local police department to report the abuse. For elderly people, they can […]
Truck drivers in Mississippi might be required to undergo a screening for sleep apnea under a proposed regulation that will affect drivers nationwide, but many are speaking out against the proposal as well. The government received several hundred public comments about the regulation, and many objected on the grounds that the drivers would be required […]
Nursing home abuse is not a new issue but the way in which it occurs has changed. Social media now provides another avenue for abusers to harm nursing home residents. A recent case in Iowa is a perfect example of how laws regulating the use of social media and nursing home treatment are out of […]
Some Mississippi commercial trucking accidents happen because of faulty brakes. Because these mechanical issues often go unnoticed, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration partnered for a week of nationwide brake inspections between Sept. 11 and 17. During the week, law enforcement agencies conducted inspections in order to identify problems with […]
According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of deaths from motor vehicle accidents in 2015 increased by 7.2 percent. Mississippi motorists may be surprised to know that this was the highest single-year increase since 1966. The total number of fatalities, 35,092, is lower than the 42,708 who died in […]
A proposed federal regulation may result in large vehicles such as buses and tractor-trailers being forced to travel at a lower speed limit than other vehicles in Mississippi and throughout the country. The proposal, which has been put forth by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, would reduce […]
A Mississippi car accident victim looking to file a personal injury lawsuit should be aware of the different documents they will have to provide to their attorney. These documents are necessary for the attorney to effectively represent a client and facilitate the legal process. A driver’s vehicle insurance policy may be among the most important […]
In 2015, motor vehicle deaths in the United States were up 7.7 percent. According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association, drowsy driving results in 5,000 of those deaths each year that lead to societal costs of $109 billion. Drowsy driving may be especially dangerous because the full extent of the problem is […]
Operation Safe Driver Week is set to take place from Oct. 16 through Oct. 22 and will involve law enforcement agencies in Mississippi and throughout North America. The goal is to educate drivers of both commercial trucks and passenger vehicles about unsafe driving behaviors and how to correct them. According to a study from the […]
Many Mississippi drivers know that texting while driving is dangerous. However, as phone technology has dramatically improved over the past decade, drivers are finding other ways to become distracted. Some drivers operate their vehicles while on popular phone apps, such as Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. These apps, in addition to the widespread “Pokémon Go”, are […]