Governor’s Highway Safety Office Promotes Pledge to Stop Distracted Driving
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on April 7, 2015
Governor’s Highway Safety Office Promotes Pledge to Stop Distracted Driving The Governor’s Highway Safety Office is highlighting awareness of April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month by encouraging drivers to sign a sign a pledge to end distracted driving. Distracted driving is a growing problem year after year in Tennessee, and it continues to contribute to… read more
April 6 Designated as “Drowsy Driving Awareness Day”
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on April 6, 2015
April 6 Designated as “Drowsy Driving Awareness Day” Drowsy driving is a major problem in Tennessee and throughout the nation, and that’s why Monday, April 6, has been designated as “Drowsy Driving Awareness Day” to put a spotlight on this important issue. A report by wkrn.com says that a poll by the National Sleep Foundation… read more
Mock Car Crash Created for Riverdale High School Students
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on March 30, 2015
Mock Car Crash Created for Riverdale High School Students Hundreds of Riverdale High School Students in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, got an up close and personal view of the aftermath of a staged car accident Thursday on their campus. According to a story by the Daily News Journal, the high school coordinated the crash scene with Monroe… read more
Tennessee Highway Patrol Working to Reduce Traffic Fatalities in the State
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on February 12, 2015
Tennessee Highway Patrol Working to Reduce Traffic Fatalities in the State Traffic fatalities in Tennessee decreased for the third straight year in 2014, despite there being more vehicles and miles traveled on the state’s roadways than at any point in the past. According to a report by The Leaf-Chronicle, 967 people lost their lives in… read more
Two Injured After Vehicle Struck Scorched Semi-Truck on I-40
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Personal Injury,Truck Wreck on December 23, 2014
Two Injured After Vehicle Struck Scorched Semi-Truck on I-40 A large semi-truck caught fire after wrecking in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, on Tuesday around 2:30 a.m. After the fire had been put out by emergency crews, another car struck the wreckage near mile marker 227 in Wilson County around… read more
Who is Responsible for Truck Accidents?
Posted in Aggressive Driving,Distracted Driving,Personal Injury,Truck Wreck on November 25, 2014
Who is Responsible for Truck Accidents? At Matt Hardin Law, our top priority when presented with a truck accident claim is to determine who is responsible for the victim’s accident-related expenses, such as medical bills and lost wages. Unlike car accidents where responsibility due to negligence is often clear-cut and easily determined, responsibility in truck… read more
Posted in Aggressive Driving,Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Drunk Driving,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 20, 2014
Auto Accident Checklist Whether you’ve just been involved in an auto accident or you want to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of future car accidents, it’s important to be well-prepared and have a plan of action at the ready. After your accident, the sooner you get to a hospital and speak… read more
How Can You Tell if You Have an Auto Accident Claim?
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Drunk Driving,Negligence,Personal Injury on November 19, 2014
How Can You Tell if You Have an Auto Accident Claim? After you’ve been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be facing an uncertain future that could spell financial disaster—especially if your injuries put you out of work. Accident-related medical bills are often expensive, and if you don’t have insurance or… read more
Who Can Be Held Responsible for Car Accidents?
Posted in Aggressive Driving,Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Drunk Driving,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 17, 2014
Who Can Be Held Responsible for Car Accidents? After a car accident that wasn’t your fault, the most important thing to determine is who caused the accident. Often times, finding out who is responsible for the collision is a complicated process, as there may be multiple circumstances and parties to blame. If you’ve been injured… read more
5 Common Causes of Auto Accidents
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Drunk Driving,Personal Injury on November 14, 2014
5 Common Causes of Auto Accidents Auto accidents can happen at any time without warning. Although most drivers take extra care to drive carefully and watch out for other vehicles, all it takes is a brief moment of distraction, a small patch of water or ice, or a reaction time that’s a split second too… read more
