Most motor vehicle accidents in Mississippi and around the country involve some sort of human error, and rear-end collisions are often caused by motorists who failed to maintain safe distances. Tailgating drivers who cause crashes are often ticketed for motor vehicle infractions, and these citations can be used by personal injury attorneys who are representing […]
Several recent studies have indicated that distracted driving is a growing issue. Distracted driving is considered to be anything that takes a motorist’s attention off of the road. This can include everything from eating to changing the radio station. However, smartphones are a significant source of distraction for many people. According to data from AT&T’s […]
When Mississippi motorists are involved in an accident that was caused by failing brakes, they may wonder who will be held responsible. Although the driver whose vehicle did not brake may be held liable on certain situations, there are a few other circumstances where that may not be the case. When drivers fail to brake […]
Some Mississippi motorists may be looking forward to the wide introduction of self-driving cars, and these are expected to make highways safer. Experts say autonomous cars will significantly reduce the incidence of accidents caused by human error, but there will still be potential for other types of incidents. For example, software in a car might […]
Many Mississippi residents lose sleep when the clocks shift forward for daylight saving time. While one hour of lost sleep does not seem like it would be a big change, it can actually prevent people from being as sharp and quick-minded as they normally are. In fact, there is actually evidence that daylight saving time […]
Getting into a car accident is nothing to take lightly, but it is also a fairly common occurrence, and most accidents do not result in substantial injuries. They can, though, and the trauma that accompanies an accident can make it difficult to think during the crucial moments after it happens. That is why it is […]
Mississippi residents may have heard that car accident deaths increased significantly in 2015. The annual number of motor vehicle fatalities in 2015 was 35,092, a 7 percent increase from the year before. A survey taken by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety determined that far more than half of drivers engage in risky behavior such […]
Mississippi residents may be interested in a lawsuit filed in January 2017 against Apple. If the lawsuit is successful, Apple would be required to install software on its phones that would prevent the user from texting while driving. The plaintiffs argue that this would help to prevent accidents caused by distracted drivers. According to the […]
In December 2016, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration published a new proposal as Phase 2 of its Driver Distraction Guidelines. The guidelines, which were aimed at cellphone manufacturers, suggested that phones be equipped with a driver mode to stop car and truck drivers from using them while they are traveling on roads in Mississippi […]
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 […]