On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 27, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents
In Tennessee and in many other states in the nation, drivers who have a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 percent or higher are considered legally intoxicated, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Research has found that when the amount of alcohol...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 25, 2016 | Car Accidents
While some people may feel as though they are able to drive while drowsy or fatigued, many do not know the potential consequences of their actions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 800 people were killed and 44,000 people were...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 20, 2016 | Motorcycle Accidents
As warmer weather approaches, more Tennessee motorcyclists are hitting the open road. It is crucial for motorists and motorcyclists alike to know how to share the road safely in order to avoid tragic accidents from occurring. In 2014 alone, 4,586 people were killed...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 18, 2016 | Truck Accidents
Just as you must meet certain requirements in order to obtain a driver’s license, truck drivers must also pass tests to receive a commercial driver’s license. These highly specialized vehicles require qualified and trained truckers to operate them and to...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 13, 2016 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Although Tennessee is not one of the 11 states in the nation that penalizes overly aggressive drivers, road rage poses a serious danger to motorists. These hostile drivers are involved in approximately 56 percent of motor vehicle accident deaths across the country,...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 11, 2016 | Car Accidents
Most parents in Tennessee and across the country understand the importance of buckling their infants, toddlers and small children into a safety seat when in the car. It is mandatory for parents in Tennessee to use car seats and booster seats to restrain their children...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 6, 2016 | Truck Accidents
Truck drivers must be qualified, rested and fully coherent in order to safely operate their massive tractor-trailers. Unfortunately, a number of large truck operators choose to drive drunk and risk the lives of thousands of people in Tennessee and across the country....
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 4, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents
As motorist in Knoxville, you may follow all of the traffic and safety regulations when sharing the road with other vehicles. Regardless of how cautious you are while driving, however, there is the ever present danger that you may become involved in a car accident...
