With 2021 in the books, Tennessee agencies, researchers and road safety advocates are assessing the number of auto accidents with injuries and fatalities that occurred in the state. While taking to the road in any capacity – as a driver, passenger, motorcyclist,...
In Tennessee, auto accidents with injuries and fatalities can happen in many circumstances. Frequently, they result from a driver being distracted, behaving recklessly, being under the influence or driving drowsy. Other factors can play a role in these collisions...
It’s go, go, go time for many parents in Tennessee. From rushing the kids to school, enduring the daily commute, driving home in time to take the kids to extracurricular activities such as dance class or soccer, doing the shopping and more, many parents in Tennessee...
A recent pedestrian accident in the western part of Knox County left one person dead. Authorities say that the driver of a semi struck and killed a pedestrian while the pedestrian was on a city street. The accident happened early in the morning. Authorities are...
Head-on collisions are often difficult to explain, but no doubt exists about their potential for causing significant injuries and death. A recent head-on collision near Johnson City killed three people, leaving police to scratch their heads about why the crash...
Although fewer vehicles were on the road last year due to an increase in telecommuting, the rate of traffic fatalities went up across the nation. Experts suggest that this was due a dramatic increase in risky behaviors, such as distracted or impaired driving, speeding...
A lot of the focus in car accident cases is on establishing liability and proving the extent of damages suffered. Make no mistake. These are vital aspects of your personal injury claim. Without proving liability and damages, you’ll be prevented from recovering...
Even though motorists are aware that there are risks each time they operate the car, most drivers in Tennessee and elsewhere still choose to get behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the same is often true when the dangers of using a phone while driving are highlighted....
A motor vehicle accident can be an overwhelming ordeal. When a Tennessee resident is harmed in a crash with another car, truck, or commercial vehicle, it can leave them with physical pain and financial worries. They may not know how they will work while recuperating...
Drivers in Tennessee and across the U.S. are looking forward to a future where self-driving cars have totally eliminated all accidents. Yet the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that these cars, so long as they do not put safety above speed and comfort,...
