Mississippi has the highest rate of road accident-related deaths in the United States. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that our state had a traffic fatality rate of 23 per 100,000 in 2016, which breaks down to 690 lives lost. Thousands more victims...
Now that winter is over and spring is well under way, you can expect to see motorcyclists virtually every time you hit the road. In fact, since so many riders take out their bikes and dust them off just before summer starts, May has been designated Motorcycle Safety...
According to WREG, a tragic collision between an Amtrak train and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) resulted in the deaths of two individuals earlier this month. The accident happened in Crenshaw on a Saturday night shortly before 10 p.m. Amtrak officials released a...
Since St. Patrick’s Day is on a Saturday this year, it’s reasonable to assume that the parties are going to be bigger than usual. More people will likely start drinking earlier in the day, and they will probably end up drinking far more than they did last year as a...
Do you remember learning how to drive? The first few times you got behind the wheel, you were probably overwhelmed by all the factors you had to consider at any given moment, from speed to lane positioning to the space between your car and the vehicle ahead....
Despite the many innovative safety features that all new cars are equipped with nowadays, even a minor collision can result in debilitating injuries. Common accident injuries include whiplash, facial fractures, broken ribs, internal organ damage, and meniscus tears....
Collisions between vehicles and pedestrians are almost always devastating for the pedestrians involved. People who are walking have essentially no protection from cars, and because of this, motorists owe a certain duty of care to those on foot. Just because drivers...
The simple act of putting on a seat belt is a subtle reminder that riding in a motor vehicle is inherently dangerous, and there is always the chance of getting into a collision. There are no such reminders for pedestrians, though, and as a result, people on foot may...
What do you love most about Thanksgiving? Although everyone enjoys the mouthwatering food and inspired cocktails, your answer probably has more to do with the company. Autumn place setting with leaves, candles and pumpkins. Most people get at least four consecutive...
According to WLOX, a fatal collision occurred at the intersection where East Wortham Road meets Highway 67 in Harrison County earlier this month. The accident happened at around 5:45 p.m. on the Friday before Christmas and resulted in the death of a 52-year-old woman....