Car Accident

Many larger vehicles are susceptible to rolling over if the driver goes too fast, takes a turn too fast, or hist a bad patch of ice. SUVs and CUVs, Jeeps, ATVs, and many trucks are more likely to roll over than passenger cars. A rollover can cause the vehicle to land on its roof, side,…

When you get into a collision with another driver, you can make a claim for damages for your injuries and losses. Most car accident claims are paid by insurance companies (eventually). The damages are paid either by a settlement agreement or after there has been a court verdict. When you are in a single-vehicle crash,…

Driver-assist technology offers the promise that computer software can respond quickly to emergencies to prevent accidents. The designers and makers of automation-equipped cars assert that computer software doesn’t drive while intoxicated. The software doesn’t drive while tired or while talking on a smartphone. Automated technology should supplement the car driver’s focus while driving. The technology…

If you are a regular user of ride share services you have most likely been paying attention to the progress of Waymo One. The company is now operating fully autonomous taxis within a 50 square mile radius around Phoenix, Arizona. If it is successful there, then other states may soon see Waymo’s driverless cars zipping…

Everywhere you go, you risk being recorded on video one way or another. Video cameras are everywhere. Between security cameras, mobile phone cameras, traffic cameras, and dashcams; you could wind up on a video recording without even knowing it. However, one of these cameras could wind up benefiting you if injured in a car accident…

Multi-vehicle crashes along Mississippi highways are not uncommon. In fact, they are more common than one might think. Even though the pandemic has reduced traffic volume across the country, the number of tractor-trailers and delivery trucks on our roads has increased, and 2020 has still seen more than its share of multi-vehicle pileups on the…

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…

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…

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,…

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…