Auto Accidents
What are the Most Common Causes of Multiple-Vehicle Crashes?
The recent ice storms and snowy weather in Tennessee have caused several crashes on area highways as drivers lose control of their vehicles on slick, dangerous roads. According to the NHTSA, in 2012 there were about 2.3 million people injured and 33,561 fatalities in auto accidents in the U.S. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
Read MoreTennessee Takes Safety at Railroad Crossings Seriously
Some of the most devastating motor vehicle accidents occur when passenger vehicles are struck by trains. Trains are so much bigger and heavier than cars, and they are often unable to stop in time to avoid a collision with a vehicle that is on the railroad tracks. All railroad crossings are not designed in the…
Read MoreHorrific Weather Leads to Hundreds of Car Accidents in Memphis Alone
Winter Storm Octavia did a number on Tennessee in February – and our roads are no exception. On Monday, February 15th alone there were 73 accidents on roads and highways in Memphis thanks to slushy roads and freezing temperatures. The cold has damaged property, caused numerous injuries and has even led to the death of…
Read MoreBig Trucks Banned on “The Dragon”
Motorcycle enthusiasts know that there are certain stretches of road out there that just beg to be ridden. All across America there are roads that take motorists and bikers through places of awe-inspiring natural beauty. Sometimes, part of the appeal in driving on some of these roads is the design of the roads themselves. Roads…
Read MoreThe Wrong Safety Restraints May Put Your Children at Risk in a Crash
It is illegal in Tennessee to drive or ride in a car without a seat belt – and with good reason, too. Of the 70 car crash fatalities in our state in 2015, at least 30 people were not wearing seat belts. But for young children, wearing a seat belt may not be enough when…
Read MoreTruck Accidents on the Rise in Tennessee
Truck accidents tend to make the news because of how large the truck is – and because of how extensive the damage can be. If the numbers from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security are any indication, accidents involving large trucks are on the rise. So far, there have been seven fatalities in…
Read MoreTennessee Ranked 46th When it Comes to Car Accident Insurance
Tennessee has some of the most beautiful roads and highways in the country – but if you get into an accident on one of those roads, you may be in more trouble than you think. WalletHub’s assessment of which states are riskiest for drivers based on the states’ insurance requirements placed Tennessee squarely in the…
Read MoreMemphis Automobile Accident Attorneys Talk about School Bus Accidents
A recent tragedy in East Knoxville claimed the lives of two children and one adult. The children and the adult who were killed were doing something that many children do every week day – they were riding the school bus. This particular accident involved two school buses, and in addition to the three people who…
Read MoreTennessee Automobile Accident Attorneys Discuss Child Safety Seats
Did you know that car accidents are the number one cause of accidental death for children under eighteen years of age? This troubling statistic paired with estimates that child safety seats are used incorrectly up to ninety five percent of the time, is a reminder to parents that choosing the correct car seat for your…
Read MoreHow to Sue an Insurance Company after a Tennessee Auto Accident
If you are the victim of a Tennessee car crash and it was not your fault, you have the legal right to file a lawsuit against the other driver but you generally cannot file against the insurance company directly. Instead you must sue the driver and/or owner of the at fault vehicle. Then the insurance…
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