Category Archives: auto accidents
Devices and Technologies to Keep New Biloxi, MS Teen Drivers Safe
There can be no doubt that practice makes you better at doing something, and this is definitely true about driving a car. Therefore, it may not be surprising to learn that new teen drivers are among the highest risk groups when it comes to car accidents in the US. According to the Centers for… Read More »
Reasons to Avoid Social Media After a Biloxi, MS Auto Accident
It’s understandable that you would seek support from your loved ones after being injured in a Biloxi, MS motor vehicle accident, and social media provides an ideal platform for communicating with family and friends. However, turning to social media to post pictures, video, and stories could actually have a negative impact on your legal… Read More »
DUI and Leaving the Scene in Biloxi, MS Accident: Factors Affecting Punitive Damages
The sentencing phase of a DUI trial brought the case to an end in the eyes of prosecuting attorneys, but it serves no solace to the parents of a 22-year-old woman killed by the defendant. The Sun Herald provided a summary of the proceedings in a March 21, 2018 article, mentioning that the defendant… Read More »
Will Seatbelt Law Bar Recovery in Biloxi, MS Accident?
A late-night car accident that killed a Biloxi, MS woman serves as a grim reminder that it is essential to buckle up every time you get in a vehicle. According to a January 24, 2018 article in the SunHerald, the woman died after her car struck a light truck near a curve, careened off… Read More »
Morgan Freeman Still Wears Glove, 10 Years After Mississippi Car Accident
All eyes were on Morgan Freeman as he accepted a Life Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 21, 2018. The Biloxi Sun Herald reported on the award presentation, noting that the celebrated actor first stood on a stage more than seven decades ago to play the role of Little Boy… Read More »
Mississippi Ranks #2 for Worst States to Drive in the Rain
As a preeminent authority on home security and general safety, SafeWise recently bestowed a rather unfortunate honor upon The Magnolia State. A December 13, 2017 report indicates that Mississippi ranks second among all states when it comes to car accidents that occur in the rain. Plus: In 2016, there were 46 crashes in Mississippi… Read More »
Unique Risks in Mississippi Rollover Car Accidents
There are many different tracks a vehicle may take immediately after the impact of a car accident, and a rollover is definitely one of the most dangerous for the driver and passengers inside. In fact, rollover crashes are more deadly than other types of crashes: According to data collected by the National Highway Traffic… Read More »
Dos and Don’ts for Filing an Insurance Claim After a Car Accident
You’re no doubt devastated and in a lot of pain after being hurt in a car accident that wasn’t your fault. It seems to add insult to injury when you must go through the process of filing an insurance claim. The Mississippi Insurance Department does offer helpful information for consumers, but these details aren’t… Read More »
Top 5 Factors in Teen Car Accidents in Biloxi, MS
In a tragic story reported by Biloxi’s WLOX ABC News, a teenage driver died in surgery following a horrific car crash on August 16, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. Police stated that the car accident occurred when the 16-year-old male changed lanes abruptly and lost control of his vehicle, crossing over the median of the… Read More »
What Makes Intersections So Dangerous on Mississippi Drivers?
A fatal collision in Clarke County, MS claimed another life, as a third victim died of his injuries at University Medical Center in Jackson. ABC 11 News WTOK reported the announcement of the Mississippi Highway Patrol on July 31, 2017, and went on to state that the total casualties include three fatalities and four… Read More »
