Mississippi law currently caps non-economic damages - compensation for intangible harms such as severe pain and suffering or emotional distress - at $1 million. Mississippi's cap on non-economic damages has come under fire by those who have been subjected to it. Some believe it is unconstitutional. One woman, Lisa Learmouth, is taking...
Getting Mississippi Teens To Engage in Safe Driving Habits (Customer-Supplied)
There is no question that young drivers are at a greater risk of car accidents because of their lack of experience. Throw in a cellphone while behind the wheel and the risk of accident, injury or death is magnified. Despite understanding the danger of distracted driving, though, a significant number of teenage...
Women More Likely To Drive Drunk Today Than 30 Years Ago
Over the past few decades, researchers have noticed an alarming trend - the number of women facing drunk driving charges has increased significantly. While men continue to account for the majority of drunk drivers in the United States, the number of women participating in this hazardous behavior has risen steadily.
Many Parents Admit To Using Cellphones With Children In The Car
As parents, we try to model positive behaviors for our children in many areas - the way we treat other people, the foods we eat, our work ethic, and so forth. Unfortunately, many parents forget that children will also notice bad habits such as the bad habit of using cellphones when behind...
Mississippi Officially Bans All Drivers From Texting And Driving
Until recently, Mississippi was just one of six states in the nation that did not prohibit all drivers from texting behind the wheel. However, in March of this year, according to FOX 13, Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill that bans this form of distracted driving. This bill, which goes into effect...
