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 […]
In our previous post, we mentioned data showing that Mississippi is ranked very high in terms of teen motor vehicle accidents. We also began discussing the challenges accident victims can face in teen car accidents with obtaining compensation. In many cases, if not most, teen drivers are not going to be able to pay on […]
Nobody who gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is immune from making mistakes. Regardless of age, health, and any other factors, all drivers are at some risk of causing an accident on the roadway. That being said, there are some groups of drivers who present a greater overall risk, statistically speaking. Young, inexperienced […]
When adult children entrust an elderly parent to the care of a nursing home, they expect that the staff is properly licensed, trained and supervised, and that the facility will provide adequate care for the elderly parent. When nursing staff or the facility fails in its duty to provide care for a resident and serious […]