Corinth Personal Injury Law Blog

Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries even when it is a low-speed impact. Despite helmets and other types of protective gear, the impact of the large and heavy steel frame of a passenger vehicle is no match for a person on a bike. This is why it is particularly crucial for drivers to know how to share the road safely with bikers.

There are other factors that could also affect the likelihood of a motorcycle accident. For example, motorcycles may be less visible to other drivers, which may increase the chance of a driver coming too close, side-swiping the bike or hitting it directly. Often, collisions involving bikes and larger vehicles are the result of driver error or reckless actions, such as speeding or following too closely.

Mississippi residents who work in construction may spend at least some of their time on a job site on a ladder. While they are useful tools, they also present the risk of falling. Failing to observe proper ladder safety could result in work-related injuries that prevent being able to work for an appreciable amount of time.

Obviously, workers could use any number of ladders. However, it is crucial to choose the right one for the job being done. A ladder that is too short or too tall could create the need to contort in unnatural positions that affect a worker's balance. Even a fall from a short ladder could cause injuries that require medical attention and a significant amount of time off work.

Every job comes with risks. The difference is that, in many industries, the dangers are more apparent and prevalent. In other industries, workers and employers alike tend to forget about the hazards -- that is, until someone gets hurt. In fact, the possibility of a fatal workplace accident exists in many jobs, and occasionally, Mississippi workers may be reminded of that when a tragedy happens.

For instance, a pizza delivery man in another state recently lost his life during the performance of his duties. It should have been a routine delivery. After all, he was only taking the order to a building across the street from the pizza shop where he worked.

If you are ever in an accident with a large commercial truck, you know how serious this type of motor vehicle collision can be. Due to the large size and heavy weight of these types of vehicles, an accident with a semitrailer can have devastating consequences. Victims often sustain serious injuries, and extensive property damage is likely.

This type of accident is devastating, and you may not be sure how you can pick up the pieces and move forward from this point. If you are suffering from the reckless or negligent actions of a trucking company or trucker, you have options. It is in the interests of every Mississippi motorist to know how to pick up the pieces and fight for a full and fair recovery.