Car Accident
What Are the Most Common Car Accidents That Cause Serious Injuries?
We’re so used to seeing the many different types of vehicles taking to the road these days that we don’t think about the increased danger we face every time we drive. You used to encounter cars and maybe the occasional small truck or van but now we have SUVs, monster trucks, big rigs, and even…
Read MoreHow to Handle Sun Glare While Driving
Sun glare is a serious problem early in the morning and late in the day. Because the sun is so low in the sky during these times of day, it can cause vision issues for drivers. Sun glare is so dangerous that a study conducted over 20 years, from 1995 to 2014, by the National…
Read MorePhone Data and Social Media Content Requests in Claims Investigations
An insured entity is required to cooperate in any investigation launched when a claim is filed for loss or when post-loss requests are made by the insurance company. These requests often include producing evidence, records, and other documents. If the insured fails to participate in the investigation or denies taking part in any of it,…
Read MoreOpen Roads Have Led to an Increase in Excessive Speeding
There’s nothing quite like the open road. However, the open roads across the country have become increasingly dangerous during the pandemic lockdown. Mississippi is no exception. With fewer vehicles on the roads due to stay-at-home orders, employment layoffs, and other reasons, law enforcement agencies have been reporting an increase in excessive speeding. WAPT spoke with…
Read MoreWas Your Sciatica Misdiagnosed?
People seem quick to look right at sciatica as the problem they are having when facing pain in the lower region of their body, however, sciatica is often misdiagnosed when there are other serious problems present. Piriformis is a muscular disorder that is often mistaken for a herniated disc and even sciatica, leaving patients untreated…
Read MoreTips for Driving in Heavy Traffic
As the weather begins to get warmer, traffic congestion is expected to increase. Warm weather attracts tourists who want to explore the sights and sounds of the Gulf Coast. When it warms up, people just want to get out of the house. Heavy traffic can also occur for other reasons, such as rush hour traffic,…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Lower or Waive Your UM/UIM Insurance
Many drivers throughout Mississippi make the mistake of trying to cut their premiums to the bare minimum requirements. In Mississippi, car owners are required to carry liability insurance that compensates victims of negligent drivers for the pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. According to the Mississippi Insurance Department, the minimum insurance requirements for…
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know if Their Children Are Injured in a Car Crash
Auto accidents to children happen for many reasons. The child may be a passenger in the front seat or the back seat of a car. The child may also be struck by a car while the child is playing in the street or when the child crosses a street. There are different liability issues involving…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Don’t Replace Your Seat Belts after a Car Crash?
Car crashes are some of the worst ways to suffer an injury in Mississippi. It doesn’t matter how safe of a driver you are; it all comes to down how safe the other drivers around you are. You can do everything possible to avoid an accident and still find yourself the victim of one because…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Driving in Rural Mississippi
No matter where you are going when you are driving your car, you must always take precautionary measures to stay safe on the road. If live or work here in Mississippi, though, you have to take more precautions than most. More vehicle accidents occur in Mississippi than almost anywhere else in the United States. One…
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