If you tell someone that using their phone while they drive is a distraction, they’re probably going to agree with you -- even if they still do it from time to time. If you tell them that listening to the radio or a playlist is a distraction, though, they may...
Passenger cars and tractor-trailers are no match for one another. Trucks are larger, sit up far higher and weigh much more, even when not fully loaded, compared to standard automobiles such as sedans. It's no wonder that crashes between these two types of motor...
When you’re involved in a traffic collision, there is a chance that you could suffer serious injuries. In fact, if you’re involved in a head-on collision, there is a greater chance that you’ll be significantly injured because of the force involved. Head-on collisions...
Have you never been involved in a car accident before? If not, you may find the constant news reports about car crashes surprising. After all, around 40,000 Americans die in them every year, and far more are injured, so there’s a constant string of related stories. A...
Several states have adopted a relaxed stance toward marijuana in recent years, with some of them decriminalizing the substance altogether. Unfortunately, this has led to a widespread misunderstanding of the laws associated with marijuana in Tennessee. Before you...
It can be a bit difficult knowing where to begin in any spotlighting of safety risks linked with tractor-trailers that routinely traverse Tennessee roadways and national corridors. First of all, there is often a bit of confusion to begin with concerning the...
Tennessee doesn't have particularly cold or snowy winters, and the snow that does fall usually doesn't stay for very long. However, your risk for a crash may be higher in the winter months than it is in the summer. Understanding what causes those risks can help you...
Spend any time at all on the road, and you quickly pick up on the signs of road rage. One driver might ride the tail of the vehicle in front of their own, gesturing wildly all the way. Another might roll down their window and shout threats at someone they think cut...
Determining who is legally and financially at fault for a crash is often a difficult process. However, in certain situations, it can be obvious that fault for a crash falls to one person in particular. Drunk driving or operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs...
People across Tennessee will be celebrating the holidays in the upcoming weeks. With all of the family get-togethers and big meals, there will certainly be plenty of alcohol flowing. One of the downsides of all of the celebrating that comes with the holiday season is...