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What kind of medical errors do seriously ill people experience?
If you're dealing with a serious illness, you're likely spending more time than you'd like around doctors and other health care professionals in office settings and perhaps even in the hospital. The last thing you need is for a serious mistake to threaten your health...
Mississippi Supreme Court overturns malpractice case ruling
A medical malpractice case made it all the way to the Mississippi Supreme Court. After hearing the case, the justices ruled in the defendants' favor.The plaintiff underwent orthoscopic knee surgery back in May 2013 at Jackson's Mississippi Baptist Medical Center....
Wet weather requires some simple adjustments for drivers
Rain is a possibility at any time of the year here in Mississippi. However, it seems as though some drivers still haven't learned to make the necessary adjustments to safely navigate the roads in wet weather. You can't control what other drivers do. However, you can...
Take special care when driving in rush hour traffic
When you take to the road before or after work, you realize that you may find yourself in heavy traffic. Even if this is something you expect, there's a good chance it will frustrate you nonetheless. Driving in rush hour traffic means many things, including the fact...
Mississippi family settles lawsuit with yacht club, power company
The family of a Mississippi man who lost both of his legs and one of his arms in a tragic accident has settled a lawsuit they filed against the Gulfport Yacht Racing Association and Mississippi Power. Details of the settlement weren't made public.The incident occurred...
When can others be held liable for an at-fault driver’s actions?
Too many people are killed in car crashes caused by drivers who should never have been behind the wheel. It might have been a teenager who didn't have the experience or skills to be driving the family SUV. Perhaps it was an elderly driver who should have had their...
How to avoid becoming a casualty while walking your dog
Many of us arrive home from work in the evening to a four-legged family member anxious for the nightly walk. As the hours of daylight decrease this time of year, these walks are more likely to be in the dark.If you're walking your dog before dawn or after nightfall,...
Preparing your kids for Halloween dog encounters
Before you know it, you'll be getting into Halloween preparation mode with your children. If they're going to be trick-or-treating, it's essential to make sure they know what to do when they encounter a dog. Too often, dogs rush out the door when it's opened and end...
Distracted driving comes in many forms
What comes to mind when you think about distracted driving? Many people associate this with nothing more than the use of technology in their vehicle. While this is a common form of distracted driving, there are many others that you need to familiarize yourself...
Mississippi woman awarded $2.4 million in malpractice suit
A Mississippi woman whose doctor performed four surgeries on her -- including an abdominal hysterectomy -- within hours after she gave birth in 2016 has prevailed in court. She was awarded $2.4 million in a malpractice suit against her obstetrician. The Lowndes County...