Riding the roads on your motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, but as you are aware, there is also the potential for a serious or deadly injury if an irresponsible driver hits you. The impact could throw you off your bike and impact you against the solid pavement....
Summer and fall road construction may turn deadly
Because the population of middle Tennessee is growing quickly, new roads, bridges and overpasses are popping up seemingly everywhere. Road crews are also hard at work keeping existing infrastructure in a safe condition. Consequently, you are likely to notice several...
Speed, alcohol common crash factors during 100 Deadliest Days
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year is a deadly time to be on the road. More than 3,500 people died in car wrecks during this span across Tennessee and the nation between 2013 and 2017, with many safety advocates and others now referring to the...
Does drowsy driving cause deadly crashes?
Drivers face many risks on the road. Some are avoidable, while others happen without much warning. Unfortunately, distracted driving always falls under the former category. A driver can and should do everything they can to avoid hitting the road while tired. But just...
Aggressive driving: How to identify the signs of road rage
Rush hour traffic in Tennessee can be frustrating. Especially if you are on your way to an important meeting or running home from a long day at work. If you have felt feelings of rage while navigating the busy roadways, you are not alone. Many drivers in Tennessee...
Is it dangerous to eat and drive?
Distracted driving is a major cause of accidents all across the United States. Many people when asked to picture “distracted driving” imagine a teenager with a cell phone. While it is true that mobile devices contribute to many accidents, one of the most common forms...
Pedestrian injuries a spiked concern in Tennessee, nationally
Candidly, every individual in Rutherford County and elsewhere across Middle Tennessee interacting with or in close proximity to traffic faces some challenges and risks. Vehicles spin out of control. Careless drivers run red lights, excessively weave between lanes and...
One killed, another injured in Knoxville collision
For most of those people in Tennessee that experience a car accident, seeking legal action is rarely the first thing that comes to their minds. Rather, they only begin to consider the prospect after realizing that the expenses they face due to their injuries (along...
How should I handle a hit-and-run?
Hit-and-run accidents have a way of ruining your day. Of course, experiencing any variety of car accident on your daily commute is a very stressful event, but watching the perpetrator speed away from the scene of the crime is a special variety of frustration. The idea...
Can a crash leave you with memory loss?
After getting into a crash, you could deal with difficult effects in the aftermath. Some last for hours or days while others can be lifetime affairs. One of the issues you may face involves memory loss. But how does a crash impact your memory? And to what degree can...