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Recently, a high speed police chase in southern Mississippi ended in a serious car accident involving an innocent man and his son. Sabree Rashid, of Gauthier, says he and his teenage son are grateful to be alive after the high speed collision. Rashid was driving with his son on a Tuesday evening in Biloxi. He […]
In Mississippi, distracted driving is the second leading cause of traffic fatalities. Each year, more than 3,000 people are killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving may arguably be more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. In fact, 25% of fatal crashes in Mississippi are attributed to some form of distraction, which is a […]
Each year, over 50,000 individuals die and 275,000 are hospitalized from traumatic brain injuries, also known as concussions. Of these deaths and hospitalizations, approximately 173,000 concussions are youth sports related. Sadly, the annual rate of traumatic brain injury among young athletes seems to be on the rise. In fact, emergency room visits for sports related […]
Recently, a medical helicopter made a crash landing in Madison County, injuring the pilot, terrifying the patient and crew, damaging the helicopter, and startling a local man. The helicopter, a MedStat chopper, was carrying a crew of three and a patient. The helicopter left the Pioneer Hospital in Ackerman and headed toward the Baptist Hospital. […]
Earlier this year, a 21 month old toddler was killed in a car accident in Vicksburg. While any child death is tragic, what makes little Brooklyn Weimer’s death so devastating is the fact that it was entirely preventable. At the time of the accident, Brooklyn was not restrained in a car seat. According to first […]
As early as 2014, Mississippi lawmakers might debate whether to require installation of seat belts on all school buses. Currently, Mississippi’s seat belt law only applies to school buses and other vehicles that carry 15 or fewer passengers. The law requires all people in the front seat and those up to the age of seven […]
Being involved in a car accident can be one of the most overwhelming experiences you’ll face. In those critical moments after a collision, your mind races, your heart pounds, and it’s easy to forget important steps that could protect your health and your legal rights. In Mississippi, specific laws and insurance regulations make it crucial […]
While no car accident victim wants to harm their own automobile accident case, there are some innocent mistakes that victims often make which can have devastating consequences on their recovery. The following is a list of commonly made mistakes that can harm your chances of receiving compensation for your injuries following an automobile accident: Delaying […]
Due to their large size and massive weight, collisions involving tractor trailers, 18 wheelers, semi-trucks, and other large commercial vehicles can have catastrophic results. Accidents involving these colossal beasts of the roadway nearly always result in substantial damage to your automobile, and often times they result in serious injuries and even death. The following is […]
While the start of football season brings much excitement to the millions of fans across the U.S. and the hundreds of thousands of football players, it also comes at a cost: injuries, both to fans and players, occur across American football stadiums at high rates each year. Already, during NFL opening day this past week, […]