Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on September 3, 2021
Labor Day Weekend ranks just behind Memorial Day Weekend for the most dangerous holiday period of the year. On average, there are 308 fatal auto accidents around Labor Day compared to 312 around Memorial Day. Vehicle crashes are only part of the equation, as many people take to the water to enjoy one of the… read more
Why You Should be Extra Cautious while Driving this Labor Day Weekend
Posted in Car Accident,Drunk Driving on September 2, 2020
Who doesn’t love a holiday weekend? They extra day off from work or school makes them great times for road trips, vacations, and spending time with friends and family. But there’s also a major downside to holiday weekends—an increased risk of accidents. Labor Day weekend is particularly dangerous for people on Tennessee’s roads. In 2018… read more
8 Vehicle Maintenance and Safety Tips for Driving on Hot Summer Days
Posted in Car Accident on July 7, 2020
Summer heat is here and in full force in Nashville and the Middle Tennessee areas. Temperatures are soaring to well above 90 degrees most days. That combined with excess humidity can make being outside for more than brief periods of time uncomfortable and even dangerous. But did you know that hot weather can affect your… read more
Stay Safe with These Winter Driving Tips
Posted in Car Accident on February 25, 2020
While temperatures are continuing to fluctuate in Middle Tennessee, it’s important to remember that there’s still several weeks of winter left—and that means the possibility of dangerous roads. Inclement weather is one of the biggest risk factors for auto accidents, and few weather events are more dangerous than freezing temperatures that result in the accumulation… 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
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
TDOT Begins Preparation for Construction Project Planned for I-24 this Fall
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 20, 2017
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has begun preparing for a major construction project that will significantly impact drivers who travel on Interstate 24 in Nashville later this year. Per a report by WKRN.com, the project involves the replacement of two bridges along I-24 that cross over Oldham Street and Spring Street in Davidson County. The… read more
Vanderbilt Trauma Doctor Urges ATV Riders to Wear Helmets
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 20, 2017
All-terrain vehicles are popular for recreation among adults and children, but they can be dangerous, as riders have little to no protection. A trauma doctor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center says that the best way riders can protect themselves is to wear a helmet. Per a report by WKRN.com, Vanderbilt’s main hospital and it’s Monroe… read more
Head-On Crash in Springfield Injures 3
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on February 8, 2017
Head-On Crash in Springfield Injures 3 A head-on collision near Springfield, Tennessee, caused three people to suffer serious injuries late Sunday morning. Per a report by Smokey Barn News, the accident occurred at around 10 a.m. on Highway 49 between Wilks Rd and Owens Chapel Rd. An investigation by police revealed that the crash involved… read more
Matt Hardin a Top 50 Nashville Super Lawyer, Top 100 Tennessee Super Lawyer
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2016
Matt Hardin a Top 50 Nashville Super Lawyer, Top 100 Tennessee Super Lawyer Matt Hardin, owner and founder of Matt Hardin Law, was recently named to two prestigious lists by Super Lawyers. In addition to being named to Super Lawyers Top 50: 2016 Nashville Super Lawyers List, he was also named to the organization’s Top… read more