Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is commonly associated with events like seeing combat while serving in the armed forces. However, it's important to remember that many traumatic events can spur PTSD, like being involved in a car accident.In fact, one study...
Yes. That slow moving vehicle in front of you that causes you intense frustration also poses a risk to your life and the lives of everyone else on the road. Most law enforcement agencies and safety advocates focus on how excessive speed kills and neglect the fact that...
Snow storms may not be as common in Tennessee as they are in states farther north, but they do happen, and the impact can be severe. To help you prepare this year, here are a few hazards you may face:1. Abandoned cars. When a blizzard strikes, drivers who get stuck...
To start with, it's only fair to note that not all motorcycle clubs promote drinking, and some of them expressly forbid it while riders are on their bikes. They know the dangers and work hard to keep riders safe.However, there is clearly a link between drinking and...
A rather strange case has come out of Tennessee this month, as the police investigated a car accident and decided that the driver had fled the scene. They turned the minivan over to a tow truck driver, who towed it away and then attempted to shift the van into park at...
More than likely, you got into your car on the day of the accident and expected the other drivers on the road to pay diligent attention to the traffic laws. Sadly, not all Tennessee drivers take their responsibilities seriously when they are behind the wheel, and you...
A brutal head-on collision took the lives of a couple in Tazewell, Tennessee. The accident happened on Sunday, Dec. 11, in the early morning hours.Reports indicate that just two vehicles were involved in the accident. The first was being driven by a 47-year-old man,...
In a lot of traffic accidents, it is fairly obvious which parties are liable for the resulting damages and injuries. However, some factual scenarios may require more investigation by a Tennessee personal injury attorney to determine who is at fault, and who may be...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has put rules in place regarding how many hours truck drivers can work during a week, when they need to take breaks and more. The idea here is to keep truckers from being overworked and overly fatigued behind the wheel....
We're very conscious of distracted driving these days, but that typically just means cellphone use. There are other serious distractions, though, such as trying to eat while driving. Does that mean hitting up the drive-thru and then eating your hamburger on the road...