Most drivers understand that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. However, some people still get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. These drivers are the cause of numerous accidents that result in serious injuries and even death....
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Five things to do in the aftermath of a car accident
Car accidents can be too chaotic and confusing times for everyone involved. After an accident, it can be hard to remember what you need to do to protect your best interests and your health. An accident with injuries involved can cost a victim thousands of dollars or...
Rates of certain fatal motor vehicle accidents are rising
Advancements in motor vehicle technology save countless lives every year. As safety standards improve, fatal crash rates also improve. Experts continue to work with the aim of preventing more and more fatal motor vehicle accidents, optimistic that one day people will...
Why you should seek medical help even after a minor crash
Let us say that on your way to work one morning, you are the victim of a distracted driver who rear-ends your car at an intersection. You sustain jangled nerves but otherwise feel fine. Later in the day, you develop a headache and find it hard to concentrate on the...
A rear-end collision, TBI and your recovery
After becoming the victim of a rear-end collision, you may not think you sustained any injuries. Many people walk away from this kind of accident, more concerned about the damage to their vehicles. However, it would be a good idea for you to seek medical attention....
Summer driving hazards and what to do about them
You may assume summer is not a dangerous time to drive, especially compared to winter. It may seem like summer is safer, but this is not necessarily true. The summer months bring various dangers to motorists. In fact, summer months are the most deadly times for...
Was your accident caused by a distracted driver?
Distracted driving is an ongoing problem in our country, and it does not appear to be going away any time soon. Drivers confront numerous distractions every day, but they create some of these issues on their own. What distracted the driver who ran into the back of...
How underride guards on semi trucks can prevent deaths
Vehicles come in all shapes and sizes these days, and they also come with a wide variety of safety features. Semi trucks have a lot of those same safety features and a few that are specifically for the protection of people in smaller vehicles. One of these that safety...
Thanksgiving Safe Driving Tips
This Thursday, families across the United States and throughout Tennessee will gather together to break bread and give thanks. This year, roughly 44 million Americans are expected to travel 50 or more miles by car to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. If...
Dos and Don’ts After A Traffic Accident
According to statistics from Tennessee's Department of Homeland Security, during 2015 alone, police officers throughout the state responded to more than 197,000 traffic accidents. In total, these accidents resulted in the fatalities of 916 and serious injury of more...