Driving requires constant attention to safety. Certain driving behaviors significantly increase the risk of crashes. Understanding these behaviors can help drivers recognize and mitigate risks, which can make the roadways safer for everyone. By being aware of how...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Is brake checking illegal in Mississippi?
Most drivers understand the importance of gradual, predictable movements on the road. They know that they need to apply brakes cautiously, change lanes gently and make turns at a measured pace. This allows all road users to react safely. Conversely, when drivers act...
3 times a business may be liable for a drunk driving crash
It is against the law to operate a motor vehicle with an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC). It is also illegal to drive when someone knows that what they had to drink has affected their driving ability. Despite these laws, drunk drivers are a constant threat...
How can changing lanes be regarded as ‘reckless’ driving?
Lane discipline serves to keep all road users safe, especially on high-traffic roads like I-10. It refers to the practice where a driver remains within their assigned lane unless there is a need to change lanes, make a turn or safely overtake another vehicle. Safely...
Is there a statute of limitations for Mississippi accident claims?
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may wonder how long you have to file a claim. If you were hurt by negligence, you have a legal deadline to file your case. This legal deadline is known as the statute of limitations, and it can stop your ability to...
Do you need to replace your child’s safety seat post-crash?
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...
2 reasons someone’s car crash risk may be higher in the summer
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
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?
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?
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...
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