Recent Blog Posts
The Impact of Social Media on a Car Accident Case
We live and increasingly digitized society, and this is especially true when it comes to social media. Approximately 70% of all U.S. adults use Facebook, while a little over 50% of teens use this platform. The preferred social media platform for teens is Instagram, where more than 70% of them have profiles. And while… Read More »
How do Most Car Accidents Happen?
Each day, hundreds of auto accidents occur throughout the country, and many of them result in serious injuries and even fatalities. In Mississippi alone, there are hundreds of vehicle accident fatalities each year, earning our state the unflattering title of the deadliest place in the country to drive a car. Car accidents happen for… Read More »
Holidays and Drunk Driving Accidents
We are now in the thick of the holiday season, the time of year when we take time out to celebrate life with those closest to us. This is clearly one of the most joyous times of the year, but all this celebration also means more alcohol consumption and more drunk drivers out on… Read More »
Who is at Fault in a Left Turn Accident?
We all have to make left turns from time to time when we drive, and in countries like the United States where we drive on the right side of the road, making a left is among the most dangerous driving maneuvers. Turning left goes against the flow of traffic, and there are often impediments… Read More »
The Dangers of Collisions in Parking Lots and Parking Garages
The holidays are the busiest time of the year for restaurants, shopping centers, and other retail outlets. And with all this traffic comes a heightened risk of collisions in parking lots and garages. We often do not think about the dangers of getting into a crash when we are entering or exiting a parking… Read More »
How to Prevent Accidents Caused by Sun Glare
During the fall and winter months, sun glare can be a major problem while driving. In the summer, we benefit from maximum hours of daylight, which means the sun is usually up before most of us head out the door to work, and the daylight remains until well after we get home. As the… Read More »
What Must I Do to Prove my Truck Accident Claim?
Trucking accidents have been on the rise in recent years. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA), just under 4,900 commercial trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes in 2017 (the last year we have full records for). This is a 9% increase from just a year earlier in 2016, and… Read More »
What are the Most Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents?
Each day, thousands of semi-trucks roll through Mississippi carrying all types of products to areas within the state and to surrounding states. Trucking is essential to our economy, and there is no doubt that we as Americans could not enjoy the standard of living that we have without this industry. But despite this fact,… Read More »
How to Negotiate a Full and Fair Settlement after an Auto Accident
When someone is injured in a car accident, it can be a devastating event. Medical bills can pile up, and injury victims are often forced to miss work for an extended period of time. On top of that, there is the untold physical pain and emotional distress you have to deal with when you… Read More »
Who Can I Sue after a Car Accident?
If you have been involved in an auto accident, there are probably many questions that are running through your mind. The first concern, of course, is how badly you are hurt, and getting proper medical treatment for your injuries. Be sure to follow all of your doctor’s recommendations, so that you are able to… Read More »
