On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 29, 2016 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Although setting speed limits has been a somewhat controversial topic in Tennessee and across the nation, many states have decided to increase the speed limit on highways and freeways. In Texas, for example, state officials increased the speed limit to 85 mph on one...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 27, 2016 | Motorcycle Accidents
If you enjoy riding your bicycle throughout Knoxville, you should know that navigating the roads alongside cars and trucks can be dangerous. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that approximately 743 people were killed and an...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 22, 2016 | Car Accidents
If you are like many other motorists in Tennessee and across the nation, you may put your seat belt on as soon as you get into your car. For many people, this practice has become a ritual and as a result, many lives have been saved. According to the Centers for...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 20, 2016 | Car Accidents
Tennessee law currently prohibits people from texting on their hand held cellphones while driving. However, drivers in the state may soon be unable to even talk on their handheld devices while operating a vehicle. A bill that was recently approved by the house panel...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 15, 2016 | Motorcycle Accidents
As a motorcyclist in Tennessee, you face a number of risks when out on the open road. Not only do motorcycles lack safety features that motor vehicles provide, but you are not protected against the bare road if you should become involved in an accident. One common...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 13, 2016 | Truck Accidents
In an attempt to reduce the number of fatal truck accidents caused by drowsy truck drivers, federal regulations are set in place to limit the amount of time truckers can spend behind the wheel. Not all truck drivers follow these rules, however, and some negligent...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 8, 2016 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Whether you are driving through Knoxville, Tennessee or anywhere else across the country, there is the threat of becoming involved in a catastrophic car accident. In 2015, the rate of motor vehicle accident fatalities increased by more than 8 percent when compared to...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 6, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents
While most people are well aware of Tennessee’s laws on drinking and driving, motorists in Knoxville and across the state continue to climb behind the wheel while intoxicated. Alcohol can affect a driver’s ability to respond to certain situations, and can...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 1, 2016 | Car Accidents
Whether you have been involved in a seemingly minor fender bender, or a more serious auto accident, you may have suffered significant injuries. Traumatic brain damage is one of the most common accident injuries that can occur. According to Brainline.org, out of the...
