Auto Accidents

Car accidents are sudden and often-traumatic events. More than 22 percent of car accident survivors are estimated to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a meta-analysis of studies published by the National Institutes of Health. PTSD is a serious condition that affects the lives of accident victims just…

It’s the phone message no parent wants to hear: “There’s been a school bus accident.” Your chest pounds and your mind races. Whether your child is preschool age or a teenager, as you dash out the door to the crash site, you fear the worst. You may try to remind…

If you’re involved in a car accident in Mississippi, one of the most important things you can do is to take pictures of the vehicles involved, the crash scene, and any injuries you’ve suffered right away. These photos can serve as vital pieces of evidence if you need to file…

In the aftermath of a car accident that wasn’t your fault, it may be tempting to allow the insurance providers to handle everything. After all, if you weren’t the cause of a wreck, everything should work out in your favor, right? While this may seem like a reasonable assumption, car…

As a responsible driver, you follow all of the rules of the road to keep you and others safe. Unfortunately, even the safest driver could become the victim of a serious car accident if others on the road do not exercise the same care and caution. Although you cannot control…

A seven-vehicle pileup in McComb claimed the lives of two people one September day, and sent several patients to nearby hospitals. The effects of the tragedy will be long-lasting and costly for families who are faced with the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of the collision. If you become the…

The Jaws of Life: a dramatic name for a critical life-saving tool used when people suffer collisions and become trapped in their vehicles. First responders have been trained in the most safe and efficient manner to perform these rescue operations for good reason; minutes can mean the difference between life…

Although snow is a rarity in the Magnolia State, driving conditions are often treacherous due to other weather issues. In fact, Mississippi is among the most dangerous states in the union for driving during rain. While you may use common sense to handle your vehicle safely, the sad fact is…

Every day, millions of Americans hit the roadways to commute to work, school, and other destinations. All too often, however, those destinations remain elusive, as collisions preempt a safe arrival. In many instances, human error is the cause of those accidents. In the unfortunate event that you have fallen victim to an…

Rear-end crashes occur all the time. They sometimes result in no more than property damage, while in other situations minor injuries may occur. In more severe instances the outcomes can be dire. Such was the case one June 2019 evening in Pine Belt, when a Ford Escape careened into the…