Have you ever been driving on the highway and found yourself sandwiched between two massive trucks? You obviously felt uneasy about their speed and proximity. As a critical part of the transportation industry, trucks are a common sight on highways across the country....
Drivers typically expect bicyclists to be careful – especially when they’re wearing serious biking gear which indicates that they ride many miles on a regular basis. Unfortunately, bicyclists of all ages and experience levels may neglect to follow the state’s bicycle...
Distracted driving happens all too easily. As a result of distracted driving, people can suffer from catastrophes and fatal injuries. Statistically, more than three thousand people are involved in a fatal car accident a day, with a fraction of them likely caused by...
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...