If you get rear-ended, you may feel shocked. You may not have even seen the other car coming in your mirror, and you certainly know that you didn’t make any driving mistakes. The accident happens suddenly and without warning. You’re correct in the fact that you likely...
Car Accidents
4 common causes of car accidents
Many drivers expect a smooth ride to their destinations. But sadly, a car accident can turn a simple trip to the grocery store into a life-threatening nightmare. In 2020, Mississippi had 25 fatal crashes per 100,000 residents. Lots of car accidents are the result of...
Can you count on your car insurance policy after a crash?
You likely think of your car insurance policy as a form of personal protection. You pay every month, every six months or every year for your insurance coverage and expect it to protect you in the event of a collision. However, the Mississippi insurance program...
The dangers of new technology in cars
You may be driving down the highway when your children start getting restless. So you turn on the built-in screen and switch on some cartoons to distract your kids. This helps for the moment but entertainment like this can also be a distraction while driving. ...
The problem with looking right and turning left
When you drive up to a stoplight, preparing to make a right turn, you're probably looking to the left. If that light is red, then you have to wait for traffic to clear before you can make your turn. This means watching to your left until the lane is clear. This is...
How do you know who is at fault for a car wreck?
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you know that the aftermath can be tumultuous. Your injuries have to be diagnosed, treated and allowed to heal. Your vehicle may have been damaged. Your confidence behind the wheel may have plummeted. There can be...
Which age group causes the most fatal car accidents?
It's very clear that fatal car accidents happen in every age group. Someone may cause a serious crash if they're 16 years old and they got their license a week ago or if they're 76 years old and they've been driving for six decades. There's always the risk of a severe...
Will your new car have automatic emergency braking?
If you want to buy a new car, safety has to be a top concern. Sometimes when driving, you need to stop your vehicle in a hurry. Automatic emergency braking (AEB) can help. The technology has been around for some time, yet, some manufacturers have yet to embrace it...
Acute whiplash: Not an injury to ignore
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...
Rural versus urban driving: Is one safer than the other?
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...