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Mississippi police warn: Click It or Ticket

Too many times we open the newspaper or watch the T.V. to learn of another person killed in car wreck because they were not wearing a seat belt. With the summer months approaching and families hitting the roadways, police in Mississippi are increasing their enforcement of mandatory seat belt laws. According to a recent article, police in Mississippi have started a concentrated effort to crackdown on those not wearing seat belts. Fact: Seat belts save lives. Use them and make sure your children always wear seat belts while in a vehicle. It could save their life.

Source: WAPT

Provided by: Mississippi Accident Injury Attorney, Robert Kisselburgh

Truck crash closes I-20 for hours in Jackson, Mississippi

An 18-wheeler that jackknifed on eastbound Interstate 20 in Jackson, Mississippi near the Terry Road exit is causing major traffic problems this morning. The truck spilled chemicals and diesel fuel onto the highway and Hazmat workers are on-scene. According to one report, two people were injured in the early morning wreck involving the tractor trailer.

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cases involving serious injury or death including car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, and injuries from defective products. If you have questions, call us at 601.936.4040 or contact us online.

Collision claims lives of two brothers in Jackson Mississippi

Yesterday's storms contributed to the deaths of two brothers who were riding in a red Ford Taurus traveling south on I-55. According to police, the Taurus lost control on the rain-slicked road, crossed the median into oncoming traffic, and collided with another vehicle. The accident killed two occupants of the Ford Taurus. The driver, 18-year-old Preston Grant of Madison, Mississippi was rushed to University of Mississippi Medical Center where he died during surgery. His back-seat passenger and 15-year-old brother was pronounced dead at the scene.

During bad weather, everyone needs to remember to slow down as the rain-slick roads make driving much more difficult in addition to the danger of hydroplaning if you hit standing water on the roadway. Our prayers go out to the family of these two young men who lost their lives.

Source: ABC WAPT

Information provided by Mississippi Accident Injury Attorney, Robert Kisselburgh

Crazy Mississippi laws still on the books

The Clarion-Ledger ran a story this morning about crazy old laws on the books in some cities. Seems there was once fear of drunk elephants in the city. The law, dating back to 1810, prohibits drunken elephants. According to the article, the law was the result of a Natchez resident who offered a live elephant show at his house, the historic Texada home. The elephant was either given beer to drink or the elephant found his own beer, so it is now illegal to have a drunken elephant on the street. So be warned: If your headed to Natchez, don't bring your drunken elephant.

Source: Clarion-Ledger

Information provided by Mississippi Accident Injury Attorney, Robert Kisselburgh

Weight Loss Drugs recalled given link to liver injury and one death

Today the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences, Inc. of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA, Inc. According to the reports, the FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes to liver damage and failure. One death due to liver failure has also been reported.

Marketed heavily as America's #1 weight-loss drug, the Hydroxcut brand was sold at national chain stores including GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe. The list of products being recalled include:

Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
Hydroxycut 24
Hydroxycut Carb Control
Hydroxycut Natural

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by the use of prescription drugs or dietary supplements, you need to speak with an experienced pharmaceutical lawyer. You can contact us at 601-936-4040 or contact us online for a FREE CONSULTATION.

FDA Consumer Warning-Hydroxycut
FDA Hydroxycut Products Page

Tanker truck and van collide in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, killing two

An 18-wheeler tanker truck collided with a passenger van on Highway 45 bypass in Lauderdale County on Thursday afternoon, killing two people and injuring one other. There was no report on the condition of the person injured or the cause of the accident. Clarkdale firefighters responded to the call and the Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck.

Source: NewsCenter 11, Meridian, MS

Information provided by Mississippi Injury Attorney, Robert Kisselburgh