Our Knoxville readers who drive or ride in cars rightfully expect that the car manufacturer assembled a product that is safe to drive. And while driver error often plays a role in car accidents, cars are designed and marketed with certain safety features to keep...
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Drowsy driving may be putting other Tennessee drivers at risk
We discussed earlier this week the dangers of being out on the roads when there are serious weather factors playing at safety, but what if there are other drivers doing the same? A recent study explored potential trends and reasons for people falling asleep while...
Tennessee roads getting slick: Motorists take care
With the changing of the seasons, so comes the changing of the weather. This is not news to most, but it could be surprisingly dangerous if Tennessee drivers aren't aware of the state of their roads. There have been reports recently about the worsening condition of...
Tennessee road signs displaying death totals stirs controversy
Tennessee residents have likely seen the TDOT signs on the roadways, displaying the painful number of those who have perished on a Tennessee road. They inspire many different reactions, including those who appreciate them and those who find they are even more...
Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper still recovering from car crash
It was 3 o'clock in the morning and the Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper was working inside his stopped vehicle on some documents when a tractor-trailer travelled toward his and collided with the sergeant's car. Knoxville residents may remember the story about the...
Tennessee drivers: proposed initiative for louder cars
A new year brings a new legislative table. One proposal was announced earlier this week as being open for deliberation regarding the noise levels of cars and the safety features to help alert pedestrians and bicyclists when quiet cars are around or approaching. So...
Unwelcome guests: Car slams into Tennessee home
As bizarre as it may sound, one Tennessee family received quite the ringing in of the new year last week when a car crashed into the front of their home. A report explains that the young man driving was unable to slow the car down and as he traveled down a hill,...
Foreign exchange student gets settlement after Tennessee crash
Crashes can terrify, paralyze and haunt victims who have had to go through such trauma. At times, it is possible to receive compensation for the injuries or effects a Tennessean suffers after they survive a crash. In the case of a young foreign exchange student, just...
Months after Knoxville truck accident, officer still recovering
Late last winter, the life of one Tennessee Highway Patrol officer would take a sudden, unexpected turn. While pulled to the side of the road to complete paperwork, the officer's cruiser was struck by a drowsy semi truck driver. Had emergency workers responded to the...
