Knoxville Personal Injury Law Blog
Halloween is a deadly holiday for drivers, pedestrians
Halloween this year in Knoxville may look a little different than Halloween in years past. However, according to one report, 58% of people in the U.S. still plan on celebrating this spooky holiday. But these festivities can come to a quick and tragic end if a person...
Rollover accident in Knoxville kills one teen, injures another
The excitement that teenagers in Tennessee inevitably feel after getting their drivers' licenses is almost always apparent. The newfound freedoms that the ability to driver offers can open up several new opportunities to them related to their participation in social...
Can new safety features prevent all car accidents?
The automobile industry is constantly coming up with new safety features that will hopefully reduce car crashes or keep occupants safe in the event a crash happens. While seat belts, mirrors and crumple zones are common safety features that all modern automobiles are...
Work-related stressors and the risk of a traffic crash
Many people struggle with challenges at work on a daily basis, resulting in fatigue, distractions, high levels of stress and rushing around. Sadly, all of these difficulties can increase the odds of a motor vehicle collision. If you were involved in a crash and the...
Motorcyclist thrown from bike at intersection
A motorcyclist traveling in the Knoxville area suffered injured that landed him in the hospital because of a recent accident. While the condition of the motorcyclist was not released, witnesses said that the motorcyclist involved in the accident got thrown from the...
Driving with a foot injury
Motor vehicle crashes occur for a host of reasons, but some accidents have unique causes. For example, some drivers cause an accident because they attempt to operate a vehicle even though some type of physical or mental challenge interferes with their abilities, such...
Self-driving cars not likely to be common any time soon
It seems like news reports have been talking about self-driving cars for years now. More and more, we hear about companies like GM and Tesla test-driving prototypes on streets and highways. When will these robot vehicles be for sale at Knoxville-area dealerships? Not...
Fatal accident in Monroe County
Everyone knows that our highways and roadways can be dangerous. After all, the roads anywhere can be dangerous. But, no matter how dangerous we know the roads are, we likely do not expect to be involved in a police chase, let alone involved in an accident that results...
Road user awareness and motorcycle accident prevention
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 4,900 motorcyclists lost their lives in fatal accidents during 2018. In fact, recent statistics show that motorcyclists are roughly 28 times more likely to lose their lives in collisions when...
Wrongful death in Kentucky
The death of a loved one is a painful experience. When the death happens because of the negligence of someone else, the emotional and monetary ramifications may be catastrophic. Wrongful death laws in Kentucky provide an option for family members to hold someone...
