On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 26, 2019 | Car Accidents
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise and the Tennessee community is suffering the reality of it. According to a new report, pedestrian fatalities are at a 28-year high, mostly due to large vehicles and smartphones. When a driver kills a pedestrian, everyone involved in...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 12, 2019 | Car Accidents, Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, motor vehicle accidents
Memorial Day weekend is often known as being deadly on Tennessee roads. While the number of deaths may go up and down from year to year, it is a time that is prone to reckless driving, drunk driving, speeding, and crowded roadways. This year two teens died in an...
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 | May 22, 2018 | Car Accidents
The daily demands of life often get in the way of rest for many Tennesseans. Busy workloads, class deadlines and other important tasks can easily push sleep to the back-burner. While life is short and it is important to make the most of it, sacrificing rest...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 2, 2018 | Car Accidents
Most Tennesseans do not think twice about safety before starting a journey on the road; after all, the destination is the ultimate goal. However, forgetting basic driving safety precautions can prove highly dangerous, no matter how short the drive. Recent studies have...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | May 1, 2018 | Car Accidents
Texting and driving has become such a commonplace term in recent years that many drivers no longer hear its message. As technology continues to blend into the everyday lives of Tennesseans, however, warnings about distracted driving become all the more crucial. As...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Apr 21, 2018 | Car Accidents
If you become involved in a Tennessee car crash, there are several things you should do immediately afterward. There also are several things you should not do. As FindLaw explains, the most important thing you should not do is leave the scene until law...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Apr 20, 2018 | Car Accidents
Vehicles that drive themselves present a continuing fascination for Tennessee drivers and others across the nation. Once relegated to pure science fiction and battery-operated action toys, partially self-driving cars are today a reality, albeit a still imperfect...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Apr 16, 2018 | Car Accidents
Residents in Tennessee and around the country understand why so many companies might seek ways to reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents that occur every year. While this may be a goal most people would agree with, the path to achieving this may not be something...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Apr 5, 2018 | Car Accidents
Most Tennesseans have heard it all before: drowsy driving is dangerous driving. Despite these warnings, thousands of tired drivers hit the state’s roads each day — posing a threat to themselves and other drivers. While this issue is hardly a new one, there...
