Biloxi Personal Injury Law Blog

If you're one of the millions of parents who will be shuttling their kids to day camps, softball games, play dates and "Mommy and Me" classes this summer, it's essential to understand how much of a distraction the kids can be to you when you're behind the wheel. Not only can kids take their parents' minds off their driving, they often cause them to take their eyes off the road.

One study found that drivers who had young passengers in the car spent more than 20% of their time with their eyes completely off the road. That's 12 times greater than the average driver talking on a cellphone (which is obviously also not a safe thing to do).

This month, the U.S. Supreme Court chose not to hear a case that challenged the legal precedent that prohibits military personnel from filing medical malpractice lawsuits against the military. The decision was not unanimous. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Clarence Thomas -- who often aren't on the same side of Court decisions -- both voted to let the case move forward.

The case involves the death of a former Coast Guard officer's wife in 2014. The woman bled to death after she gave birth at Naval Hospital Bremerton. The suit claimed that doctors failed to respond appropriately when she started bleeding excessively after her daughter was delivered.

When you go to a casino in Biloxi, you expect a day of fun and excitement. You might walk away with a big win, too, and decide to head out to celebrate. It's typical for people to have a few drinks in the casino, so you might not be completely sober when you leave. You could decide to walk, like most, and go to a local restaurant or bar to celebrate your winnings.

People in this kind of scenario are at risk of being hurt or killed. Why? Distractions such as winning money and being slightly intoxicated combine to make people less aware of their surroundings. As a result, you might not check the roadway before you walk into a crosswalk or could step out into a parking lot without thinking about the potential for drivers to be heading in your direction.

Most everyone would prefer a doctor who displays empathy, support and kindness over one who is all business. That's particularly true if we're dealing with a serious medical issue or are simply anxious and uncertain about our health and our future.

Even a brief display of compassion can be reassuring. In fact, one study found that patients who had such an interaction with a doctor for just 40 seconds had measurably lower anxiety levels.