Auto Accidents

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…

A chaotic scene ensued after a number of vehicles were involved in a significant collision on U.S. Highway just south of Scooba in June 2019. Several individuals were injured, and transported via ambulance or helicopter to nearby hospitals. More sobering is the news that three individuals from three different vehicles…

If you’ve never been involved in an automobile collision, count yourself lucky. Some reports indicate there are roughly 7 million automobile crashes annually across the United States. Well over 2 million Americans are injured and another 37,000 are killed in crashes in this country every single year, at a fiscal…

Many law-abiding citizens would never even consider getting behind the wheel of their vehicle after drinking alcohol. But countless of those same people don’t think twice about driving after taking prescription or over the counter medications that can impact one’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. Unfortunately, that’s precisely the kind…

There are few things worse than moving along in traffic that comes to a sudden halt. As you quickly brake, giving yourself plenty of room between yourself and the car ahead, you keep one eye in your rearview mirror. Is that driver paying attention and slowing as well, or will…

Many of us have seen the online videos showing vehicles crashing into homes and businesses. While most people view these incidents as isolated incidents, the truth is, they are more common than you might think. If you find yourself in the hospital following this type of accident, you should seek…