Driving on the backroads of Mississippi, motorists feel that they have a certain freedom to be carefree. This could not be further from the truth. What drivers should be doing is taking extra care because these roads are actually more dangerous than highways. Many...
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Protect your hands from a repetitive strain injury
Your hands feature a complex configuration of bones, tendons and muscles. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, there are also three different types of bones in your hands, which include the metacarpal bones, phalanges and carpal bones. Since the bones, tendons and...
Diagnostic errors affect 1 in 10 patients with “Big Three”
Mississippi residents may have heard about the medical field’s "Big Three." That is the three medical conditions that tend to be misdiagnosed the most. The Big Three comprise vascular events, cancers and infections. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine...
Know Mississippi graduated license laws to keep your teen safe
Are you preparing to have a new driver in the house? In Mississippi, a graduated licensing program prepares teens to become safe drivers. Help keep your child safe by emphasizing the graduated driver's license rules in your home. Learner's permit Mississippi teens...
Established companies find benefits in ignoring worker safety
An international study has found that those companies that are best equipped to provide a safe workplace are more likely not to provide it. The reason, workers in Mississippi should know, is that it's cheaper for such companies to simply pay the fines for safety...
Take the proper steps to protect your workers’ compensation claim
If you sustain an injury at work, you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim. According to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, your employer cannot fire you if you report a work-related injury. Wrongful termination...
The people involved in a collision remain vulnerable to injury
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident here in Mississippi or elsewhere, the people involved are most likely dazed, confused and uncertain of what to do next. By the time they begin realizing they are still in danger, other vehicles could come up on the scene....
Getting back to work after an on-the-job accident
A work accident can affect your life in many ways. It can leave you in pain, unable to work and juggling medical bills. Getting the help and support you need during recovery is important, which is why you will find it beneficial to pursue benefits through a workers'...
Nail guns are useful, but can cause serious work-related injuries
Like other construction workers around the country, those here in Mississippi can take advantage of a lot of equipment to help make their jobs faster and more efficient. One of those pieces of equipment is the nail gun. While this device can be a lifesaver, it can...
Is daylight savings time a risk to your health while on the road?
Daylight savings means losing an hour of sleep, and you know that this can make you feel drowsy and disoriented for a few days. You probably noticed that you have to drive to work in the dark, which can make you feel even sleepier after a time change. This can be an...
