Many commercial truck wrecks that occur across Tennessee and the rest of the United States share similar elements in common. Air brake failure is one such element, and it is a frequent contributor to semi-truck crashes. While some instances of air brake failure result...
Did you know that an officer can pull you over for seat belt or child restraint violations? They can and will if they see your child is not in the proper type of safety seat. As a driver, the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security explains you are...
You do not want to experience an accident with a commercial semi-truck. The damage is exponentially greater than regular passenger vehicle crashes. You also face more life-threatening injuries and complicated lawsuits with large corporations. According to the...
Drowsiness is an issue that can affect any driver at any level of experience. After all, sleep deprivation or tiredness has nothing to do with how skilled a driver is, or even how used to driving without sleep they may feel like they are. Truckers in particular often...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1.35 million individuals perish in global traffic accidents each year. A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration further emphasizes the frequency of motor vehicle accidents, listing...
If you enjoy riding a motorcycle, you need to focus on your safety whenever you take to the road. Every year, motorcycle crashes result in thousands of deaths and devastating injuries, leaving workers sidelined and tearing families apart. As a motorcyclist or a...
After suffering from a head injury, your life will change in ways that you may not have ever anticipated. For example, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has the ability to alter your personality and behavioral patterns, making it difficult for your loved ones to even...
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...
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....
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...