Some people come to Tennessee to vacation. Temperate winters, lush wild spaces and exciting urban centers all draw people to the Volunteer State for vacations. Others travel to Tennessee to do business here. There are even some people who end up driving through...
Many pedestrian accidents happen when the pedestrian is out for a jog, simply going for a run to get some exercise. Drivers tend not to see these individuals or may misjudge the speed at which they are moving, leading to accidents that often happen on sidewalks, in...
If you have ridden a motorcycle for long, you’ve probably experienced the following scenario: A driver pulls out in front of you or moves across you, forcing you to brake hard to avoid them. On realizing they nearly knocked you off, they raise a hand and mouth,...
A car accident can be disorienting, to say the least. If you are involved in one, your primary concern should be your well-being. Next, you want to know who is to blame for the accident. This is especially important because it will form the basis of any claim by or...
When you look at fatal accident statistics, you can quickly see that teenagers are responsible for a disproportionate number of these serious crashes. When compared to other age groups, they simply cause fatal wrecks too often, showing that they are a high-risk...
Backup cameras, automatic guidance systems, lane departure warnings and more are all commonly seen safety features in modern vehicles. Yet, something very basic – your vehicle’s color – may actually have more influence on whether or not you end up in a crash than many...
A wreck with an ordinary passenger vehicle – even an SUV or a pickup truck – is never going to carry the same danger as a crash with a commercial vehicle. Largely, that’s for obvious reasons. Even an unloaded semi with its empty trailer attached weighs around 35,000...
Regardless of where you travel in Tennessee, you are bound to see dozens of large commercial trucks. While you can typically pass these vehicles without incident, if the truck’s load is not balanced properly, serious accidents, injuries and fatalities may occur. If...
As a driver, there have probably been times when you’ve felt intimidated driving next to a truck. They can make you feel dwarfed by their sheer size and it’s hard not to think about what might happen if they suddenly lost control. In 2020, just over 4000 people died...
Brain injuries can range from (relatively) minor concussions to life-changing traumatic injuries. They’re very common in motor vehicle crashes. Brain injuries aren’t like many other injuries because the brain is a very unique part of the human body. Here’s why your...