Passenger Distraction Can Lead to Accidents
Passenger Distraction Can Lead to Accidents Generally speaking, a driver is in control of a car, and a passenger has little to no control over what the driver chooses to do. As a passenger, you trust a driver with your safety, and it can be frightening when a driver loses control or makes errors on […]
READ MOREHow Do You Approach a Witness?
How Do You Approach a Witness? Car accidents are a regular occurrence in the Nashville area. While a crash can happen in an instant, it can have lasting effects on your physical health and financial situation. If you can show that another person was to blame for your accident, you have the right to obtain […]
READ MORECan You Get PTSD from a Car Accident?
Can You Get PTSD from a Car Accident? When you hear about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you might first associate the disorder with active military members, assault victims, and others who have experienced traumatic events. You might not think about car accident victims, but car accidents can, in fact, be so traumatic that it triggers […]
READ MORETennessee’s Hands-Free Law
Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law Tennessee lawmakers are hoping that distracted driving has already decreased since a new law took effect on July 1, 2019. Research indicates that Tennessee had the highest rates of deaths due to distracted drivers of any state in the United States from 2015 to 2017. In response to this data, legislators moved […]
READ MOREDistracted Driving Behaviors to Avoid
Distracted Driving Behaviors to Avoid It is well established that distracted driving is dangerous driving. Many of us, however, are so connected to our phones that we fail to recognize how distracted we have become when we’re behind the wheel. Further, there are some distractions that you may not even be aware you are engaging […]
READ MOREWho is Liable in an Accident with a Self-Driving Vehicle?
Who is Liable in an Accident with a Self-Driving Vehicle? For decades, self-driving cars seemed only a thing of the future. However, there are many vehicles on the roads today that use automated driving technology that at least partially relieves the driver of operational duties. While turning the control over to the vehicle and its […]
READ MORERoad Construction Zones Can be Hazardous for Drivers
Road Construction Zones Can be Hazardous for Drivers Many laws aim to keep road construction workers safe from speeding or distracted drivers. However, these work zones are also a hazard to drivers themselves. There are many ways that motorists can get injured when passing through a road work zone, and accident victims often have the […]
READ MORECommon Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents With spring here and summer right around the corner, you can bet many people will be taking their motorcycles out on a regular basis. Whether your motorcycle is your primary vehicle or you ride for recreation, you are always at risk of serious injuries should an accident happen. It is […]
READ MOREGovernors Highway Safety Association: Pedestrian Fatalities at a 30-Year High
Governors Highway Safety Association: Pedestrian Fatalities at a 30-Year High According to a report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association, 6,227 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2018, the highest number in almost three decades. The report indicates that most of these fatalities occurred in large metropolitan areas, and experts point to drivers […]
READ MORECar Accident Compensation for Collisions with Animals
Car Accident Compensation for Collisions with Animals Not every car accident involves a collision with another vehicle. Hitting a large animal can also cause serious damage to your car and injuries. With deer mating season underway from October to December, you should always be on careful watch to prevent hitting a deer. According to the […]
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