Drowsy driving is one of the riskiest behaviors that drivers could engage in. At the same time, it does not seem to garner as much media attention or pushback as other forms of distracted driving, like intoxicated driving or texting while driving. Why is it that...
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Fatal highway accident claims lives of newlywed couple
Even when motorists in Tennessee do their best to pay attention, they may encounter a distracted driver who changes everything. Unexpected motor vehicle crashes can have severe and long-lasting consequences. For one Tennessee family, the untimely death of a newlywed...
Types of driver negligence that commonly cause car accidents
When any person gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, they take upon themselves the responsibility to keep other motorists safe. Unfortunately, there are some drivers who are so negligent that they cause auto accidents resulting in injury and death. In Tennessee, there...
What types of catastrophic injuries can result from a car crash?
When you think of the likely types of injuries you could sustain as the result of a car crash, what comes to your mind? Broken bones? Whiplash? Cuts, scrapes and bruises? While it is true that a car crash can produce all of these types of injuries, unfortunately, you...
Tennessee car accident statistics: What to know
Unfortunately, car accidents happen every day, and at some point in their lives, most people experience a collision. When you sustain injuries due to a motor vehicle crash, you need to know your rights. Tennessee car accident statistics Understanding the data...
Are these signs of post-traumatic stress disorder?
After getting into a crash, you will likely have seen a doctor to ensure that you have no lingering physical injury or effects from it. But what happens when it comes to the potential mental impact of a crash? Even if you physically feel fine after a crash, you can...
Driver errors and negligence lead to serious car accidents
All drivers on the road have a duty to follow traffic laws and drive as safely as possible. They must be aware of the other vehicles around them as well as any pedestrians they might encounter. All too often, driver errors and neglect lead to crashes that can result...
Police: No one was in driver’s seat in fiery, fatal Tesla crash
The promise of self-driving automobiles is enormous. Proponents of autonomous vehicle technology say it will reduce our nation's reliance on fossil fuels, ease traffic congestion and virtually eliminate motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities. The importance...
Woman critically hurt, child injured in DUI auto accident
The roads in Knoxville and throughout Tennessee can be dangerous even if drivers are cautious and maintain all the rules for safety. With the possible risks seemingly amplifying, the number of ways in which collisions can occur are a problem. This includes worsening...
In a crash, just a few miles per hour can make a deadly difference
Over the past 25 years or so, highway speed limits have gone up in most states, including Tennessee. We once had a nationwide speed limit of 55 mph, but now the interstate speed limit in Tennessee is 70 mph. Some states have 80 mph limits or even higher. A new study...
