5 Things to Know about Insurance Company Settlement Offers
Posted in Car Accident on December 22, 2017
When people are involved in auto accidents, they’re not only hurting and potentially disabled—they’re also facing expensive medical bills and long periods away from work. Having a stack of medical bills on the coffee table with no way to pay for them can quickly put any family in a major financial crisis. Many auto accident… read more
5 Dangerous and Overlooked Causes of Accidents
Posted in Car Accident on December 22, 2017
Most drivers are aware of the major causes of auto accidents. Behaviors like speeding, driving under the influence, and driving while distracted are all among the top contributing factors for car accidents. In fact, those three causes are factors in around 75 percent of fatal car accidents in the U.S. annually. But there are far… read more
What You Should Know about Teen Driver Safety
Posted in Car Accident on November 12, 2017
From the day they turn 16, many teens can’t wait to get their driver licenses and get the independence and freedom that comes with driving. Getting a learner permit or driver license is a major milestone in life for teens in Tennessee, but it also comes with many significant risks. The Centers for Disease Control… 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
3 Injured after T-Bone Crash Pushes Vehicle into Barn in Springfield
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 22, 2017
Three people suffered injuries that required treatment at local hospitals after a T-bone collision pushed a vehicle into a nearby barn in Robertson County on Friday. Per a report by Smokey Barn News, the crash happened at the intersection of Memorial Blvd and William Woodard Drive just before 10:30 p.m. A spokesperson with the Tennessee… read more
Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide after Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
Posted in Car Accident,Drunk Driving on August 14, 2017
A 58-year-old man is being charged with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault after he traveled the wrong way down Briley Parkway in Nashville and collided head-on with another vehicle on June 30. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident caused a passenger in the vehicle that the man hit to suffer fatal injuries. Metro Nashville… read more
Metro Police Officer Injured by Intoxicated Driver Still Recovering
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 10, 2017
The officer with Metro Nashville Police who was seriously injured when his patrol car was struck by an SUV on Tuesday in Davidson County is still recovering in a local hospital. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash occurred at around 6:30 p.m. on W. Old Hickory Boulevard near Cedar Hill Park at around 6:30… read more
Tennessee Highway Patrol SUV Struck on Side of I-40 in Dickson
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 31, 2017
A Ford Explorer used by the Tennessee Highway Patrol was struck by a passing vehicle in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 on Friday afternoon. Per a report by WSMV.com, the accident happened at around 2:45 p.m. when the trooper driving the SUV stopped to investigate a non-injury crash near mile marker 180 and the… read more
TDOT Concerned about People Stopping in Roads Due to Solar Eclipse
Posted in Distracted Driving,Tennessee Accident Law on July 28, 2017
A spokesperson with the Tennessee Department of Transportation says that anywhere from 300,000 people to more than one million people could come to Middle Tennessee to view the solar eclipse next month, and the agency is concerned about large numbers of drivers stopping in the middle of the road when the event occurs. Per a… read more
Injured Couple Thanks Good Samaritans after Accident on Highway 46
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A couple from Hickman County were seriously injured in an accident on Highway 46 recently, and now they want to thank the witnesses who helped them after the crash. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred on the highway near the Dickson County line when the couple’s vehicle was struck by a Dodge Ram… read more