The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a federal agency that is directly tasked with minimizing the number of injuries and deaths that occur on U.S. roads every day. As a result, it takes car seat safety very seriously. The NHTSA ultimately...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
2 reasons someone’s car crash risk may be higher in the summer
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | May 2, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The summer months are road trip season, when people might drive across state lines to attend a concert or pack their families into a car to hit up a water park. Although plenty of people look forward to traveling during the summer months, not everyone always reaches...
Why the start of daylight saving time brings more crashes
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | Mar 17, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
As daylight saving time (DST) begins and Americans “spring forward” again, we have to deal with not just the loss of one hour of sleep but the other negative effects of this change. Among those is a rise in the number of crashes on the roads. The increased impact on...
Why are cellular devices so dangerous in the car?
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | Mar 3, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Do cellphones get an unfair share of the blame for distracted driving, or are they really as dangerous as the authorities seem to think? Unlike many states, Mississippi law doesn’t outright prohibit the use of cellular devices for most drivers. Many people think that...
What distractions lead to truck accidents?
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | Jan 25, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When you venture out, whether going to the grocery store or heading to another state, you can feel confident you will encounter one or more large trucks. These are commonplace on modern roads and highways. Unfortunately, just like distractions can lead to accidents...
How cellphone distraction leads to car accidents
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | Dec 13, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Driving is, in and of itself, a dangerous exercise. Unfortunately, as cell phone use continues, so are the reports of cell phone-related accidents. In fact, cell phone use is linked to one in four car accidents. If you are involved in a car accident where the other...
The hidden danger of rural roads
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | Sep 27, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A lot of drivers feel safer on rural roads. This is usually because the roads have less traffic. Things don’t feel so chaotic. This simplicity makes you feel like you’re safe and that driving is easy. But, statistically speaking, this is very deceptive. Rural roads...
Road-ragers with guns are a deadly combination
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | Sep 14, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
You’re driving down the highway when you can see a car coming up fast behind you. You change lanes and try to let the other driver pass. Instead, they slow down and wave a gun at you. Shaken, you exit the highway, breathing a sigh of relief when they’re out of...
The warning signs of a reckless driver
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | Aug 1, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
You’re a conscientious driver who not only takes care of yourself but looks out for the well-being of others. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same outlook as you. Thousands of road traffic collisions are caused every year by reckless drivers. What are the warning...
Are self-driving cars really accident-proof?
On Behalf of Hornsby Watts, PLLC | Jun 6, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Technology has advanced so far that nearly everything we do can be automated. One of the newest inventions hitting the market is self-driving cars. It took its time, but now we can drive anywhere we want at the readiness of a button. If you’re an investor in...
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