While many people assume that whiplash, a common injury in car accidents, is not serious in the long run, the reality is that acute cases can impact people for many years or a lifetime. In a car accident, whiplash occurs when the head is whipped forward or to the...
When you get behind the wheel, it’s expected that you will drive safely. Driving safely means that you will not be impaired by any kind of substance, whether that’s alcohol, over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs or prescription medications. It is possible to...
You’ve had some health issues over the years, and there are a lot of old pill bottles with unused prescription medications in them lying around your house. Could you accidentally be contributing to a loved one’s addiction? Drug addiction often starts at home...
Many urbanites tend to marvel at the wide-open roads when they visit more rural areas such as Hazlehurst. There are a few reasons they tend to think that an area like that is idyllic compared to a larger capital city like Jackson. No traffic is one of them. While...
A person who’s involved in a car crash may think that they weren’t injured while they’re still at the scene of the crash. There may be injuries present that aren’t producing symptoms yet. Sometimes, injuries will take days to appear. One example of this is a traumatic...
The roads in Mississippi can be hazardous at the best of times. It is only natural that parents become more aware of the dangers of traveling with their children. Children often face a high risk of injury without their parents knowing. A recent study by the Centers...
If you run a business and have business insurance, you trust that your insurer will pay out when something goes wrong. Insurance policies may be written in a way that is difficult to understand, but your policy limits and benefits should have been explained to you...
In the wake of a typical Mississippi car accident, victims file an insurance claim and await a fair payout from the insurance company. Most of these victims never stop to wonder if the payment they receive is what they deserve. Instead, they take it on faith that the...
When people buy a product that's marketed directly to consumers, they generally assume that it's safe to use as directed -- with good reason. The law puts a special responsibility on manufacturers, distributors and retailers to make sure that they aren't selling...
Sharing the road with semitrucks means that every driver has to pay close attention to what they’re doing. These trucks are much larger and heavier than normal passenger vehicles, so the truckers who operate them must ensure that they’re always putting safety first. ...
