3 causes of distracted driving that aren’t cell phones

In this day and age, distracted driving is common in conversation and complaints about commuting. And while there are multiple categories of distracted driving, manual distractions get a lot of verbal real estate in mentions of reckless driving. Manual distracted driving at its core is simply taking your hands off the wheel. And while some tasks don’t need hand-eye coordination, a…

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Mississippi taverns rarely liable for damage by drinkers

Close to 11,000 people die in the United States every year in accidents involving people impaired by alcohol. Awareness campaigns, DUI checkpoints and horrors on the local news often remind people to drive sober, but the role of bars, restaurants, bartenders, and servers is less often discussed. Every state works out its own way…

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How to defend your health license against a formal complaint

Medical malpractice claims are not the only way physicians can be sued. Anyone who interacts with a physician can file a formal complaint against them. These formal complaints are serious and can have a negative effect on your ability to practice medicine in the future. If the medical licensing board sent you a letter…

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Mississippi drivers rated worst in the country according to study

Mississippi has been rated as the worst state for drivers, according to a recent study from Smart Asset. It’s the second year the Magnolia State topped the list, alongside a few of its southern neighbors including Alabama, Tennessee, Texas and Florida. Why Mississippi was ranked so low According to the data, more than 76%…

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What are the risks of Roundup?

There have been many cases heard and claims made about the risk of using Roundup. As of 2019, more than 18,400 people filed lawsuits that were related to the product. Glyphosate is the main chemical causing most of the health problems. Many people use this product either at their job or doing yardwork at…

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Understanding under- and uninsured Mississippi drivers

Just behind Florida, Mississippi has the second-highest rate of uninsured motorists in America. In both states, about one in four are illegally driving without insurance. The problem has proved tough to solve, but individual drivers can best protect themselves with good information. One surprising contributor to high rates of uninsured Most insurance experts say…

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