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...
Statistics on motor vehicle accident deaths in 2020
Whether you are struck by a drunk driver or involved in an accident caused by someone going over the speed limit or using their phone behind the wheel, there are many risk factors to watch out for when it comes to driving or riding in a vehicle. Sadly, many of these...
Authorities cite speed as cause of Murfreesboro crash
Most people in Tennessee likely understand that there is always an inherent risk of experiencing a car accident when they choose to drive on the state's roads and highways. Yet most assume this risk without much thought due to the collective assumption that most...
Whiplash – An Overview
The drivers and passengers involved in motor vehicle accidents often suffer injuries such as whiplash. A neck injury, whiplash occurs when the force of collisions causes the neck to rapidly snap back-and-forth. Understanding the symptoms of whiplash and what to expect...