Mississippi residents may have heard about the person who was killed in a motor vehicle crash involving a Tesla Model S car that was driving in autopilot mode. The fatal accident happened May 7 in Florida, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, is formally investigating what went wrong. Despite the accident, the […]
A report from the CDC analyzed data from WHO and the OECD from 2000-2013 and found that the United States has the highest rate of car accident deaths among wealthy nations. In 2013, there were roughly 90 fatalities each day, which equated to over 32,000 for the entire year. The data takes into account accidents […]
Mississippi motorists may be interested in learning about an automated braking system that is designed to take control of large trucks in order to prevent or mitigate rear-end crashes. People can be seriously hurt when large trucks hit them from behind, and the new components may help lessen the risk of these collisions. The components […]
When most people think of nursing home abuse, their mind goes to incites images of misconduct by staffers. When these stories are in the news, they typically involve tales of misconduct from the employees who are tasked with taking care of the elderly residents. These stories often expose negligence resulting from poor training or malicious […]
When you share the road with big trucks, there’s always the possibility that something will go wrong. There are things you can do to reduce your risk of being involved in a truck accident, but you can’t completely eliminate that risk. Even by following all the tips, you don’t have control over the actions of […]
We’ve been looking in recent posts at the federal hours of service rules and the ongoing developments regarding the 34-hour restart rule. As we pointed out last time, the whole discussion of trucking safety, rules and regulations is an important not only because it directly impacts highway safety, but also because it impacts the ability […]
Previously, we began discussing the federal hours of service rules, which put limitations on the amount of time truck drivers may be behind the wheel on a daily and weekly basis and prescribe regular break times. As we noted last time, one of the rules that is currently in limbo is the so-called 34-hour restart […]
Many elderly persons in Mississippi reach a point in their lives when they are no longer capable of living on their own. In such situations, it is not uncommon for adult children to help their parents take up new residences in nursing homes or other assisted living facilities. Nursing home neglect remains a significant problem […]
As people grow older, many will need someone to take care of them. Many families don’t want to send their loved ones to a nursing home but it’s sometimes the only viable option. Choosing a nursing home is a difficult decision, but an important one. Here are a few things to consider when considering sending […]
Anybody who pays attention to trucking safety news—if, indeed, any of our readers do—knows that the federal hours of service are somewhat of a hot topic at present. The hours of service rules, for those who have not heard of them, are rules administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration which apply to both […]