How to Read a Mississippi Accident Report
If you have ever been involved in a Mississippi car accident, you most likely know that you must report the accident. A police officer who arrives at the scene of the crash will also complete a Mississippi Uniform Crash Report. The Mississippi Uniform Crash Report is filed with the Department of Public Safety and explains…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Medical Care Does Workers’ Compensation Provide?
Jobsite injuries happen every day and range from minor scrapes to major physical harm. If you reside in Jackson, Clarksdale, Greenville, or anywhere throughout Mississippi and get injured on the job, your company’s workers’ compensation insurance provides the medical care you require. Workers’ compensation is “no-fault” insurance that covers expenses for injuries and conditions caused…
Read MoreFormer Governor Barbour’s Accident Highlights the Dangers of SUV Rollovers
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour was in an SUV rollover accident. He was driving on a rural road and swerved to avoid hitting a dog, causing him to wreck his vehicle. Barbour was driving close to Yazoo City, where he resides, and crashed near Wolf Lake. The Republican former politician…
Read MoreCan I Sue if a Doctor-in-Training Causes Me Harm?
When you go to a hospital for any reason, such as to undergo surgery or receive treatment for a serious injury, you expect the physicians and other staff to provide the best care possible. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can occur, resulting in physical harm and possibly psychological trauma. And while physicians, surgeons, and nurses often come…
Read MoreThe Risks of Revision Surgeries
No surgery is without risk, especially if the individual is older and or immune-compromised. Revision surgeries, or those where surgeons correct or alter their patients’ previous surgical procedures, are arguably even more risky. Errors resulting in revision surgeries are sometimes due to medical malpractice, though not always. In some revision surgeries, an erroneous 501(k) Clearance…
Read MoreAgricultural Equipment Poses Safety Risks for Mississippi Farmers
Farming is one of the toughest—and dangerous—jobs in the United States. Working on a farm requires long hours, lots of manual labor, and operating heavy machinery. When those three things are combined, it can become a recipe for disaster. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mentions that more than 120,000 farmers sustain tragic…
Read MoreNew Injection Could Help Heal Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can change a person’s life forever. While some may be able to continue a relatively normal life with the help of physical therapy, others are not always so lucky. Any type of injury to the spinal cord, whether minor or severe, can lead to permanent damage. Since the spinal cord is part…
Read MoreAnti-Drunk Driving Technology May Be Here Sooner Than We Think
It has been mentioned before that anti-drunk driving technology could soon be implemented in cars—but it could be even closer than we think. A provision in last year’s proposed Surface Transportation Act would require all new vehicles to come standard with technology that prevents a car from operating if the driver is intoxicated. At the…
Read MoreA New ALS Treatment Drug Got the Green Light
Remember when all of social media was filled with people “competing” in the Ice Bucket Challenge? If not, the gist of it was this: someone tagged you in a post on social media that challenged you to donate to an ALS foundation, or dump a bucket of cold, ice water on your head. There was…
Read MoreThe Seasons Are Changing. Be Careful with Your Hope Chests
Author Elizabeth Spencer wrote that in Mississippi, “July heat is furious, but in August the heat has killed even itself and lies dead over us.” Since she’s a native to the Magnolia State, we’ll begrudgingly admit that she’s right. Heat has a different meaning down here in the Delta. But we feel that cool weather…
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