Recent findings suggest that drivers in Mississippi might be among the most distracted motorists in the United States. According to a road safety study conducted by the technology startup Zendrive, motorists in the Magnolia State spend nearly 8 percent of their driving time on mobile devices, either making phone calls or sending text messages. This […]
The number of road users killed in the United States has been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years. In response, the National Safety Council has organized a coalition of federal agencies and road safety advocacy groups to combat this issue. The Road to Zero Coalition, supported by the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal […]
Car accidents in Mississippi often lead to devastating injuries, and the risk is much higher when a seat belt is not worn. Many drivers and passengers underestimate how much a seat belt does to protect them until the moment a crash changes everything. When you drive with no seat belt, a car accident can result […]
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, can develop in just one or two weeks when unrelieved pressure is applied to a specific area of the body. Unfortunately, they are one of the most common indicators of nursing home abuse and neglect. For families in Mississippi, noticing the early signs of bedsores is critical to ensuring […]
Most drivers assume they can only be held responsible for a crash if they were the ones behind the wheel. In Mississippi, that isn’t always the case. State law allows vehicle owners to be held financially liable for accidents caused by someone else driving their car. This can happen when a friend borrows your vehicle, […]
Recently, the CEO of Tesla has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with how the media reports on accidents involving the company’s semiautonomous vehicles. This criticism has resonated with many of Tesla’s supporters and investors. However, it is important for residents of Mississippi to understand the implications behind these criticisms, as they may lead to uninformed […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released its “2016 Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts” report, shedding light on an alarming increase in fatal large-truck collisions across the country. For drivers in Mississippi, particularly those operating large commercial vehicles, the findings are particularly concerning. The report reveals that there was a 3 percent […]
Distracted driving continues to be one of the most dangerous and preventable causes of crashes in Mississippi. With smartphones, in-car screens, food and other distractions competing for drivers’ attention, the effects of distracted driving are felt every day on Mississippi roads. From increased reaction time to a higher collision risk, distracted driving contributes to thousands […]
With more large trucks on the road than ever before, Mississippi drivers face increasing safety concerns. The mass and weight of semi-trucks and 18-wheelers can lead to devastating consequences when these vehicles are involved in collisions. This risk becomes even more significant when truck drivers operate their vehicles outside of their mandated hours of service, […]
Families trust nursing homes to provide safety, medical oversight and compassionate care. Yet across Mississippi and the nation, many elderly residents are at risk of nursing home overmedication, often without informed consent. Overmedication is one of the most dangerous forms of nursing home abuse because it is easy to hide and difficult to detect until […]