Brain Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Mississippi
Sometimes, a fun activity can be a risky one. Driving a motorcycle is one of those activities. Driving in general is a calculated risk we all make the choice to take, but after a while of safe driving and no accidents, we become acclimated to a false sense of security, and we become more relaxed…
Read MoreWhat Are the Causes of Work Zone Accidents in Mississippi?
When you’re driving on the highway, having found your speed sweet spot, perhaps enjoying your favorite music, it perhaps comes as a bit of a disappointment and annoyance when you see those “Road Work Ahead” signs in the distance. But it IS important to slow down and drive cautiously. Thousands of Americans put their lives…
Read MoreWinter Slips and Falls Caused by Ice, Sleet, and Snow
In the summertime, it’s hot and humid, and we have to worry about staying hydrated and keeping cool so that we don’t end up sick or hurt. When the seasons change, there’s a whole new set of risks we need to be concerned about. Ice, sleet, and snow might not be exceptionally common in Mississippi,…
Read MoreNeck and Brain Trauma from Mississippi Truck Accidents
The highways are dangerous, often full of all sorts of vehicles that weave between large and small cars and trucks all the same. Drivers who are texting, inebriated, or otherwise distracted don’t realize that not only are they putting themselves at risk, but also those around them. They don’t realize how long some of their…
Read MoreCommon Motorcycle Accidents in Mississippi
It’s the weekend, and there’s no better time to take the motorcycle out for a spin. The wind in your hair, the trees and cars rushing past you, the hum of the engine. It’s exhilarating and freeing, but it’s also dangerous. With no protection save for the gear and clothes you wear, crashes happen often…
Read MoreInjury Claims Involving Construction Vehicles
Roadway and building construction crews use many different vehicles, all moving at different speeds. Not only do drivers face a risk of injury in the event of a collision, but so do the workers on site. Depending on the nature of the collision, a Mississippi injury victim may be able to file a personal injury…
Read MoreChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: Not Just for Pro Athletes
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is brain degeneration believed to be caused by repeated trauma to the head. Although CTE remains mostly a mystery to doctors and researchers, we do know it can only be diagnosed post-mortem and tends to appear in athletes who played contact sports, or military personnel exposed to loud explosives. However,…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Prevention Technologies May Soon Be in All New Cars
Driver intoxication is one of the leading causes of death and serious injuries in Mississippi and across America. Drivers who are intoxicated aren’t focusing on other drivers. They can’t respond to emergencies. They often cause accidents because they speed, cross into opposing lanes of driving, swerve, and violate the state’s traffic laws. Even with increased…
Read MoreHow Accusations of Drinking on the Job Can Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers’ compensation benefits are reserved for workers who experience an injury while on the job. In 2012, there were amendments to Mississippi’s workers’ compensation laws that prevented employees from receiving benefits under certain circumstances. One of the exclusions includes if the proximate cause of the employee’s injury was the use of illegal drugs or intoxication.…
Read MoreNursing Homes and Antipsychotic Drugs
Even before the pandemic, neglect and abuse was a growing issue among nursing home residents. One of the main reasons why nursing home abuse occurs is issues with inadequate or short-staffed facilities. With short staffing an issue for a majority of nursing homes, many staff and medical professionals are cutting corners in an effort to…
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