How Can You Stay Safe in Ride-Sharing Vehicles and Cabs?
Posted in Car Accident on October 19, 2017
At Matt Hardin Law, we know how dangerous impaired driving can be. We help many victims every year who had their lives forever changed due to others getting behind the wheel when their blood alcohol concentrations were over the legal limit. Due to the dangers associated with drunk and impaired driving, we always recommend for… read more
Important Facts about Big Truck Accidents
Posted in Truck Wreck on October 19, 2017
In August 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published its 2017 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics. The FMCSA is a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it’s in charge of governing and regulating the nation’s trucking industry. The pocket guide is released annually and contains important information about… read more
What You Need to Know about Pedestrian Safety
Posted in Pedestrian Accident on October 19, 2017
Like many cities throughout the U.S., city leaders in Nashville are focused on making Music City’s streets as safe as possible for pedestrians—including both residents and the large number of tourists who visit the area every week. To accomplish that, many neighborhoods have seen road construction and road improvements in recent years, including wider shoulders,… read more
Posted in Car Accident on October 9, 2017
As a parent, you do everything in your power to keep your children safe. That includes taking precautions like removing potentially dangerous objects from your home, being careful about the toys and food you buy for them, and making sure they’re always in the company of trusted family members and friends. But one risk factor… read more
Weekend Motorcycle Accidents Continue Dangerous Trend in Clarksville
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Tennessee Accident Law on September 8, 2017
Last week, the Clarksville Police Department issued safety tips for drivers and motorcyclists after recent fatal motorcycles accidents in the city. On Saturday, two more motorcycle accidents were reported within hours of each other in Montgomery County, and both caused riders to suffer serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the first accident happened when… read more
Clarksville Police Encourage Driver Safety after Motorcycle Fatalities
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Tennessee Accident Law on September 8, 2017
Eight people have lost their lives in traffic accidents in Clarksville in 2017 thus far, and four of them were on motorcycles. In response, the Clarksville Police Department wants drivers to be more cautious when they’re on the city’s roadways, especially when they’re driving near motorcycles. Per a report by Clarksville Now, a spokesperson… read more
1 Killed, 4 Injured in Murfreesboro Car Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on September 8, 2017
A 64-year-old woman was killed when the vehicle she was riding in was involved in an accident with another car in Rutherford County on Wednesday night. Per a report by WGNS Radio, the accident happened at around 9 p.m. on West Northfield Boulevard near Sulphur Springs Road. An investigation by the Murfreesboro Police Department revealed… read more
Fatal Injuries Reported after Man is Struck by Music City Star
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on September 8, 2017
Fatal Injuries Reported after Man is Struck by Music City Star A 25-year-old man was struck by the Music City Star passenger train in Nashville on Tuesday morning, causing him to be pushed into the Stones River and to suffer fatal injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened in Donelson at around 7:30… read more
Texas Floods Bring Back Memories of 2010 for Nashvillians
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on August 30, 2017
Several cities throughout Texas, including Houston—which is the 4th most-populated city in the country—are heavily flooded after getting significant rainfall due to Hurricane Harvey over the weekend. The images that have been released that show parts of Houston completely underwater are bringing back memories of the 2010 flood that devastated Nashville for many residents. Per… read more
Fatal Truck Accident Prompts Tennessee Mother to Push for Law Change
Posted in Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on August 30, 2017
A Memphis woman lost her son in 2014 in an auto accident involving a tractor-trailer, and now she’s pushing for legislation that would increase safety standards in the trucking industry. Per a report by WKRN.com and WATN, her son was fatally injured when his vehicle collided with a semi-truck that was making an illegal U-turn…. read more
