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What is the sudden emergency doctrine?

Published on Sep 3, 2024 at 3:49 pm in Car Accidents.

What is the sudden emergency doctrine?

The United States Department of Transportation released a crash statistics report in 2021 that is not good news for Mississippi. According to it, Mississippi leads the nation in the percentage of fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers at 37.98%.

Each of those accidents comes as a surprise for those involved. In the immediate aftermath of a Jackson auto collision, assessments are made as to what happened and who might be liable, especially when catastrophic injuries occur. That is when the issue of the sudden emergency doctrine can be a factor.

Are City or Rural Roads More Dangerous?

Published on Aug 20, 2024 at 3:21 pm in Car Accidents.

Are city or rural roads more dangerous?

Every road trip is a choice. You can choose to take a direct or scenic route. You make the same choices when planning your work commute or running errands. What roads you drive on not only determines how fast you arrive at your destination but also how safe you might be. Which are more dangerous: city or rural roads?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), of the 42,939 motor vehicle accidents that involved a fatality nationally, 40% occurred in rural areas, while 60% happened in city areas. However, in Mississippi, those numbers are flipped. Data collected by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) finds that 67% of fatal accidents occur on rural roads, and 29% occur on city roads.

What Time of Day Do Most Car Accidents Happen During?

Published on Aug 20, 2024 at 3:12 pm in Car Accidents.

What time of day do most car accidents happen during?

As a motorist, you’re extra-vigilant. You make sure that you’re well-rested and don’t allow yourself to be distracted by your phone or anything else before getting behind the wheel of your car. You also give yourself ample time to get to your destination in case you encounter traffic congestion, so there’s no need to speed, run lights, or otherwise drive recklessly.

While you do your best not to cause or become involved in an auto accident in Jackson, MS, you’ve found that others don’t necessarily do that.

Does a Traffic Ticket Determine Fault for an Accident?

Published on Aug 13, 2024 at 3:00 pm in Car Accidents.

Many states assign points for every type of traffic violation. The more points you get, the more likely you will have your license suspended. Mississippi does not use the driver’s license point system. However, moving violations will remain on your driving record for three years.

A traffic ticket can determine who is at fault for an accident. That is good if you’re filing a claim against the other driver. Of course, it can also work against you if you are held responsible for the accident. Because Mississippi is a comparative negligence state, you could share in the blame for the accident if both drivers get a ticket.

Who Is At Fault in a Parking Lot Backing Out Accident?

Published on Aug 6, 2024 at 3:24 pm in Car Accidents.

Who is at fault in a parking lot backing out accident?

For most folks, the goal when pulling into a parking lot is to find a spot that is closest to your destination. That might take a few loops around the lot, but it will be worth it if you can score that sweet spot. Unfortunately, the parking lot is also the zone where tens of thousands of crashes occur each year. That is according to information provided by the National Safety Council (NSC). That brings up the issue of who is at fault in a parking lot backing out accident.

Speeding is rarely an issue in parking lot accidents. However, there are plenty of other distractions. The NSC conducted an opinion poll that had 66% of respondents admitting they make phone calls while driving through parking lots. Here are the other reported distractions:

What Happens If I Get Insurance After a Car Accident?

Published on Jul 30, 2024 at 2:57 pm in Car Accidents.

A car accident can happen at virtually any intersection or along any stretch of highway, on any street, or in any parking lot. Those accidents can be anything from a minor fender bender to a major rollover. The immediate aftermath of an accident is a check for injuries and damage. Once you get over that shock, it is time to assess the next move to recover any losses by filing an insurance claim. What happens if you get insurance after a car accident in Mississippi?

How To Sue an Insurance Company After a Car Crash

Published on Jul 24, 2024 at 2:43 pm in Car Accidents.

How to sue an insurance company after a car crash

Data from 2020, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2022, shows that there were an estimated 5,250,837 police-reported accidents. Of that number, 2,282,015 of these accidents involved injuries. Those numbers could also reflect the amount of insurance claims filed by the motorists to collect compensation for their losses.

Generally, motorists who suffer injuries in a crash or family members who lose a loved one in a collision file a claim first. What happens if they offer less compensation than their claim is worth or deny it altogether, though? This is when filing a lawsuit may be necessary. Are you at that stage? If so, we’ll share how to sue an insurance company after a car crash.

How To Recover Compensation From a Hit-and-Run Accident

Published on Jun 4, 2024 at 3:47 pm in Car Accidents.

How to recover compensation from a hit-and-run accident

A hit-and-run accident occurs when a driver flees the scene without stopping to exchange information or provide aid.

Unfortunately, these accidents can happen anywhere.

In most car crashes, the victims can identify the responsible party and collect compensation from them. But what happens when the driver is unknown? Well, that can lead to several challenges.

Victims of hit-and-run accidents often face an uphill battle when trying to recover damages. In many cases, identifying the responsible driver can be difficult. Let’s examine how to recover compensation from a hit-and-run accident in Jackson, MS.

How To Tell if a Car’s Brakes Need to Be Replaced

Published on May 21, 2024 at 5:18 pm in Car Accidents.

How To Tell if a Car's Brakes Need to Be Replaced

If you research the different factors that contribute to car accidents, you’ll find car maintenance issues on that list.

Some reports suggest that there are, on average, around 45,000 crashes across the nation that are attributable to this. Other estimates show that as much as 20% of all auto accidents that occur in our country are caused by a lack of roadworthiness. While most of these wrecks appear to be attributable to tire issues, there are undoubtedly some that can be blamed on brake issues.

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