On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | Aug 9, 2019 | Car Wrecks
Drivers in Mississippi may be surprised to hear that women run a higher risk than men of being seriously hurt or killed in a car crash. Much has been written about this trend since as far back as 2011, and there seem to be at least two reasons behind it.One has to do...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | Jul 29, 2019 | Car Wrecks
A study from The Senior List has determined what states have the highest number of car accidents involving drivers aged 65 or older. While Mississippi was neither in the top 10 nor the bottom 10, residents should understand the conclusions made in this study because...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | Jul 26, 2019 | Car Wrecks
In 2017, 690 people lost their lives in fatal car accidents while driving in Mississippi. Though most traffic collisions are minor, the number of major crashes that result in severe injuries or death continues to increase. Avoiding the most common causes of roadway...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | Jun 28, 2019 | Car Wrecks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that there was a 1% decrease in fatal roadway crashes from 2017 to 2018: from 37,133 fatalities to 36,750, to be specific. While it is not a dramatic decrease, it is better than the increase that occurred in...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | Jun 27, 2019 | Car Wrecks
In many ways, drivers in Mississippi are more protected from car crashes now than at any time in the past. Built-in safety technologies have been dramatically improved. However, rear-seat passengers may face more risks, especially as most safety innovations are...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | Jun 13, 2019 | Car Wrecks
Negligence is a term that has a precise definition in legal practice. Knowing something about how negligence works in car accident cases could help Mississippi readers drive more safely or determine whether the other driver in a car wreck was negligent. In order for a...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | Jun 10, 2019 | Car Wrecks
Getting behind the wheel of an automobile can end in a deadly accident, and in more than 90% of them, human error is to blame. Almost 100 people die every day in traffic-related accidents. The average annual death total from 2016 to 2018 was more than 40,000. Alcohol...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | May 16, 2019 | Car Wrecks
Most parents in Mississippi want what’s best for their children. In order to achieve this goal, it’s sometimes necessary to reinforce the importance of taking proper precautions, especially while driving. A good time to start such conversations is when...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | May 9, 2019 | Car Wrecks
Motorists in Mississippi and other states are generally aware of the potential risk for car accidents when roads are covered with snow, ice and heavy rain. However, a new study suggests even light rain can increase the odds of being involved in a fatal crash for...
On behalf of Law Office of George B. Ready | Apr 23, 2019 | Car Wrecks
Driving while intoxicated can easily put Mississippi motorists at risk. This is one of the reasons why Volvo has announced plans to install cutting-edge safety tech in its vehicles. If driver intoxication is detected, the automaker’s proposed system could...
