The Holidays Are Drunk Driving Season
Posted in Car Accident,Drunk Driving on December 16, 2019
The holidays are upon us, and that means cold weather, gift shopping, Christmas parties, and unfortunately, drunk drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that drunk driving is more prevalent during the holidays than at any other time of year. In fact, there were 285 drunk driving-related fatalities in 2018 alone around Christmas and… read more
4 Things to Know About Car Insurance Coverage After a Crash
Posted in Car Accident on August 17, 2019
Auto accidents often result in serious injuries and major expenses. Like almost all states, Tennessee requires drivers to carry valid auto insurance to be legally allowed to drive their vehicles on public streets, state highways, and federal interstates. However, the type and amount of insurance that drivers must carry varies from state to state. In… read more
4 Memorial Day Weekend Driving Safety Tips
Posted in Car Accident on May 23, 2019
Experts predict that nearly 43 million Americans will travel to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer in 2019. A significant number of those people—nearly 38 million—will get to their destinations in cars, pickup trucks, minivans, and SUVs. That’s an increase of 3.5 percent compared to 2018, and it means highways and… read more
4 Steps to Take After an Auto Accident
Posted in Car Accident on May 15, 2019
The aftermath of a car crash can be a confusing and disorienting time. You may have suffered serious injuries, you may be in shock, and you may be unsure of what to do next. At Matt Hardin Law, our Nashville auto accident lawyers know what you’re going through, and we want to help. The minutes,… read more
What Can You Get Compensation for After an Auto Accident?
Posted in Car Accident on May 2, 2019
If you were recently hurt in a car crash, you know the physical and emotional toll that it can have on you and your loved ones. Your family may be dealing with serious injuries, and you may still be in shock due to what happened. Moving forward with your life while you try to recover… read more
Tennessee Drivers Are the Most Distracted in the Nation
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving on April 20, 2019
Distracted driving is rapidly becoming an auto accident-causing epidemic throughout the U.S., and no state is being hit harder by this growing problem than Tennessee. A recent study found that Tennessee ranks first out of all 50 states for distracted driving deaths from 2015 to 2017. The Volunteer State’s rate for fatal distracted driving-related auto… read more
Why Texting and Driving Is So Dangerous
Posted in Car Accident on April 18, 2019
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Many health and safety organizations have declared distracted driving to be a safety epidemic, and the statistics show that it’s an extremely dangerous behavior. More than 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving-related crashes in 2017 alone, and hundreds of thousands of people suffer serious injuries every year… read more
Tips for Staying Calm and Relaxed Behind the Wheel
Posted in Car Accident on March 20, 2019
There are many important things drivers should focus on when they get behind the wheel to protect themselves, their loved ones, and other drivers. Safe driving habits like obeying the speed limit, not driving while impaired, and reducing distractions are all essential for avoiding accidents. However, there’s one key trait that’s often overlooked when it… read more
Tips for Making 2019 Your Safest Driving Year Ever
Posted in Car Accident on March 16, 2019
In late 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that the number of highway fatalities decreased in the previous year after a two-year increase during the previous years. However, 37,133 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2017. The NHTSA says that safety it its number one priority, and that’s why it’s investing… read more
6 Ways We’ll Protect You from the Insurance Company
Posted in Car Accident on March 12, 2019
Auto insurance rates continue to climb, and major insurers continue to post huge profits year after year. Insurance companies are able to rake in big money annually because they find ways to reduce or deny payments to innocent victims. And because many accident victims pursue compensation on their own, they’re left with no recourse other… read more
