On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 21, 2018 | Car Accidents
Hydroplaning—which happens when water comes between a car’s tires and the road surface, often causing loss of control—is one of the scariest situations a Tennessee driver can face. Not being able to control a sliding car traveling at high speed is...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 21, 2018 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Tennessee drivers have been educated in a variety of road hazards. You know to slow down approaching a blind turn and when traveling through intersections. You know a good rainstorm coupled with driving too fast may cause you to lose control of your car. You know it...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 15, 2018 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
When children are victims of a car accident, it is tragic. When a school bus crash causes multiple child deaths, the entire community is touched by the tragedy. Despite the high-profile incidents of ongoing school-bus crashes, including one in 2016 in Tennessee, the...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 14, 2018 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Losing a friend or family member is always difficult, but when the death is through an accident or another surprising event, trauma is added to grief, giving survivors a one-two punch that sends them reeling. If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one from an...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 9, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
The debate over whether motorcyclists should wear protective helmets when riding has been a seemingly endless one. Motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation are divided on this subject, some arguing that it crosses the line in terms of one’s freedom. Tennessee...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 5, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Among the many concerns that Tennessee residents must contend with on the roads is the danger posed by large commercial trucks. Fatigued drivers can be a serious problem given the number of long and lonely hours that truckers spend behind the wheels of their rigs. The...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 4, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
One might say that motorcyclists in Knoxville are already at an inherent disadvantage when it comes to staying safe on the road. The lack of protection offered by their bikes means that even in a minor collision, they could be at risk of suffering severe injuries....
