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Recent studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) show a concerning trend. Drivers using partial automation systems like Volvo’s Pilot Assist and Tesla’s Autopilot are more likely to engage in distracting activities. These behaviors include...
Some young ladies out at a local establishment got lucky in having all their drinks bought for them by male admirers. Unfortunately, one woman drove off after consuming all these free drinks, and ended up crashing her truck into an apartment building at a high rate of speed. She landed in the 71-year-old resident’s apartment, pinning him underneath her vehicle…
Many drivers overlook the dangers of cognitive distractions, but one study found these activities, including using hands-free devices, pose a serious risk. Although many people understand the dangers of drinking and driving and speeding, many overlook the hazards associated with distracted driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, distracted driving accidents result in over 1,150 injuries and…
Truck accidents often result from poor decisions, responses or focus on the part of truck drivers, and the results can be devastating for other motorists. Large trucks play an essential role in the American economy, and they are a common sight on interstates and smaller roads in Tennessee. Unfortunately, this means large truck accidents present a significant threat to local…
When asked to identify which commercial vehicles pose the greatest risk on the highway, most people would not hesitate to name semi tractor trailers. Although these vehicles can, indeed, be a threat at high speeds due to their size, weight and lack of maneuverability, a recent study indicates that single unit commercial trucks can also be dangerous. According to the…
Experienced drivers know what types of dangers that they have to be on the lookout for. Inattentive drivers who weave outside of their lane, tailgaters and the occasional aggressive driver are common encounters. However, even the most experienced driver probably has not encountered a wrong-way driver. It is true that such drivers are a rarity, but according to the National…
According to a recent report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association, Tennessee leads the nation in the number of teen driver deaths. According to the report, 16 teen drivers (16 and-17-year-old) drivers died during the first half of 2012. This is more than double the number of teen drivers who were killed a year earlier during the same time…
Imagine that you are in a motor vehicle accident, and that the other party acknowledges they are responsible for the accident. Now further imagine that you have medical proof that you suffered damage from the accident. Would you find it fair or reasonable if a jury decided you were owed nothing? That is what almost happened in the case of Watson…
Cognitive distractions, like talking on a cellphone while driving, can be extremely dangerous and is responsible for many accidents each year. Tennessee bans motorists from texting while driving. Although bus and novice drivers are prohibited from talking on both hand-held and hands free cellphones, all other drivers can do so without fear of any legal repercussions. Despite this cellular freedom,…
Car accidents are distressing events, and the consequences can extend far beyond the initial shock. Whiplash, a common injury resulting from rear-end collisions, might seem like a fleeting discomfort at first, but its effects can persist and significantly impact your...