Your car's airbags are some of its more valuable safety features. In fact, a driver- or passenger-side airbag may reduce your odds of dying in a motor vehicle accident by as much as 30%. Still, because inflated airbags can be rock-hard, you may be at risk of breaking...
Tennessee saw more than 14,000 work zone crashes in 5-year span
Work zones are common across much of Tennessee as communities continue to grow and more motorists travel the same roads. However, research shows that an increasing number of crashes, injuries and fatalities are taking place in construction zones across the state....
Fatal Tennessee car crashes up 20% in the first half of 2021
Motorists across Tennessee would be wise to exercise extreme caution anytime they take to the state’s roads because data from the first six months of 2021 shows that fatal car crashes are on the rise. Fewer drivers took to the state’s roads in 2020 than they did in...
Do you live with mental trauma following your car crash?
Avoidance behaviors. Hyper anxiety. Replaying the events in your mind over and over. If you experience one or more of these odd behaviors — or if you feel like you are not yourself after an accident — you may have mental trauma. According to the North American Mental...
4 reasons wrong-way crashes occur
Car accidents remain a leading cause of injury among all age groups. In fact, every year, about 4.4 million Americans suffer serious enough injuries in car accidents to need emergency medical care. While some accidents lead to minor injuries, wrong-way crashes often...
Are these warning signs of a fractured skull?
Your head serves as one of the most vulnerable points when you get into a car crash, which means issues like traumatic brain injury (TBI) surface often in cases like yours. TBIs can manifest in many ways and often spread a span of severity. Among the more severe...
What is wound debridement?
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...