Motorcycle accidents happen quickly and have the potential to lead to serious injuries or death. As a motorcyclist, you know that the last thing you want to deal with is a crash that results in life-altering injuries.To avoid being involved in a serious motorcycle...
Year: 2017
Crashes are avoidable with prevention and safety tips
Car accidents cause injuries and take lives. This changes everyone involved for the better or worse instantly. Since car accidents have such a major impact on people, it's important that you take time to learn how to avoid them. It's always best to take preventative...
What happens if you refuse a breath test?
You decided to go out for drinks with your friends, but you didn't drink much yourself. That's why you were surprised when an officer decided to pull you over. Initially, he said it was because you had a tail light out, but then he alleged he could smell alcohol. From...
Defending against drunk driving charges for a second time
No matter what your criminal history includes, a drunk driving charge is serious. Whether it is your first offense or you have multiple DUIs on your record, you may benefit from confronting these charges with a strong defense. When you are facing drunk driving charges...
Tennessee does not allow marijuana on its streets
You didn't think much about smoking marijuana in Tennessee, particularly because it's so common in other nearby states. Unfortunately, the law is not on your side.With states changing their marijuana laws at different times, it can be hard to keep track of where it's...
Reporting dangerous truckers can help save lives
When you're traveling, one of the things that might bother you is riding alongside 18-wheeler trucks. These vehicles are long and have poor visibility, which means it's harder for the driver to know you're there.If you've ever had to rush into another lane or slam on...
How can motorcyclists stay safe on the roads?
As a motorcyclist, your main concern is staying safe on the roads. You know there are dangerous drivers out there, and you just want to get where you're going without trouble. Is that a realistic expectation?Based on data from 2014, motorcyclist deaths happen up to 27...
How can you prevent pedestrian accidents?
Every time you go on a walk near a roadway you are at risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident. With 5,376 people killed in pedestrian accidents in 2015, it is vital that you are careful anytime you are near the roads.Around 129,000 pedestrians had to be...
What are the commercial DUI regulations?
Commercial drivers are held to a higher standard than a noncommercial driver. For example, did you know that commercial drivers cannot drink within four hours of driving a commercial vehicle? Additionally, they may not have a BAC of .04 or higher while they're behind...
Police chase ends violently in Murfreesboro
It's not everyday that you hear about a long-lasting police chase that ends in a collision, but that's what happened recently in Tennessee. While the police tried to stop the chase earlier by ceasing to follow the suspects, that didn't prevent a multi-vehicle accident...