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Texting and Driving Accidents Increase During the Holiday Season

Posted on December 22, 2022

If they ever remake the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Elmo & Patsy might want to include a verse about distracted driving. While we don’t know for sure if putting down his phone is a problem for Santa, we do know that texting and driving has become one of...

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Sobering Statistics About Drunk Driving During the Holiday Season

Posted on December 14, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also one of the most dangerous times to be on Northern Mississippi roadways. Too often what should be a joyful season of celebration is marred by tragic drunk driving accidents. 

Each year, Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman’s team of...

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Under Pressured and at Risk of an Accident

Posted on November 18, 2022

As the temps start to drop in Northern Mississippi it is important to remember that changes in the weather can have a significant impact on tire pressure. Your car may or may not alert you to a drop in pressure, so the Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman team urges you to keep an...

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What Should You Do in an Uber or Lyft Accident?

Posted on June 18, 2022

Ride-sharing apps have made travel possible for many people in some rural communities who otherwise would have no means of transportation. In North Mississippi, there is not exactly a plethora of taxi services or public transportation options. 

For people without easy access to other means of transportation, apps like...

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Common Truck Blindspots and How to Avoid Them

Posted on June 7, 2022

It can be intimidating to drive anywhere near a truck, especially if you’re in a smaller car. After all, when driving, it’s important to not only be careful but also pay attention to the actions of surrounding vehicles.

However, trucks have significantly larger blindspots than smaller vehicles, and this...

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The Most Overlooked Driving Distractions

Posted on April 1, 2022
Four Common Causes of Distracted Driving

When the term "distracted driving" is discussed, it’s often associated with texting and driving or other cell phone use. However, many other actions can become distracting when behind the wheel, and these often go overlooked. These distractions can be classified as manual, visual,...

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Daylight Savings Time May Increase Your Risk of Crashes

Posted on March 1, 2022
Drivers May Experience A "Mini Jet-Lag" During Daylight Savings

The effect that daylight savings time (DST) has on your body and overall driving ability has been hotly debated over the last decade. In recent years, research published in the journal Current Biology reported that there is often a 6%...

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Third-Party Liability In Car Accidents

Posted on February 13, 2022
Can A Third-Party Be Held Liable In A Car Accident?

While most car accidents are caused by at least one driver involved in the collision, there are several instances in which another party or entity may be held responsible for damages. Mississippi observes a "pure comparative negligence" doctrine when determining...

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Why Fatal Crashes Are More Common On Rural Roads

Posted on December 29, 2021
Factors That Increase The Risk of a Fatal Car Crash On Rural Roads

The US Census Bureau reports that only about 19% of people in the United States live in what are considered "rural" areas. However, reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have consistently shown that anywhere...

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December Is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Posted on December 1, 2021
The Dangers of Driving Under The Influence

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of 28 people die and thousands more are injured in alcohol-related crashes each day. Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of collisions in the country and is also...

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