Memorial Day Weekend 2018 Safety Tips
Posted in Car Accident on May 23, 2018
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off in just a few days, and that means the unofficial start of summer is almost here. Like other summer holiday weekends, Memorial Day means more vehicles on the road than normal, and that also means an increase in the risk of auto accidents for many drivers. At Matt Hardin Law,… read more
10 Essential Tips for Staying Safe as a Pedestrian in Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident on May 4, 2018
In 2017, Nashville was ranked as the 37th most dangerous city for walkability out of 104 cities studied throughout the U.S. That represented a significant improvement over its ranking of 15th in 2014. The Tennessean reports that 209 pedestrians were struck and killed by vehicles in Nashville between 2004 and 2014. The city has added… read more
Car Accident Statistics All Tennessee Drivers Should Know
Posted in Car Accident on February 15, 2018
Every time you get behind the wheel of your car, truck, or SUV, you know there are risks involved. It’s common to see accidents during your daily commute to and from work, and you read about crashes or see them on the news. You may have even been involved in wrecks in the past. But… read more
How Does Car Maintenance Factor into Safe Driving?
Posted in Car Accident on December 28, 2017
Thanks to the efforts of police and safety-focused organizations, the basics of safe driving are well-known by almost everyone in Tennessee. They include things like never exceeding the speed limit, never getting behind the wheel while intoxicated, and never driving while distracted. But there’s another key factor in driving safety that’s often overlooked: vehicle condition…. read more
Posted in Car Accident on November 21, 2017
The 2017 holiday season is here. It’s both a hectic and joyous time for families, but it can also be dangerous—especially as people hit the road to travel long distances to see friends and loved ones. Experts predict that the 2017 holiday season will be the busiest since 2005, as more than 50 million Americans… read more
Nashville Car Accident Frequently Asked Questions
Posted in Car Accident on November 19, 2017
Nashville Car Accident Frequently Asked Questions At Matt Hardin Law, our Nashville auto accident attorneys know that car crash victims have many questions after accidents. The hours, days, and weeks after crashes can be a confusing, frustrating, and painful time, especially when victims feel like they’re in the dark about their injuries, their chances of… 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
Advanced Vehicle Safety Technology Reducing Car Accident Risks
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 25, 2017
Seat belts and air bags have long made drivers and passengers safer in their vehicles in the event of accidents, but in recent years, a whole host of additional high-tech safety features have been added to cars, trucks, and SUVs, further improving their safety. Per a report by the Associated Press and WKRN.com, two of… read more
Smyrna Woman Killed in Accident Involving Arrington Fire Department Vehicle
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 14, 2017
A 27-year-old woman from Smyrna, Tennessee, was killed when her vehicle was struck by a vehicle belonging to the Arrington Fire Department last week. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash occurred Thursday night in Nolensville, Tennessee, at around 6 p.m. at Williams Road and Nolensville Road. An investigation by the Nolensville Police Department revealed… read more
TDOT Workers Injured At Job Site in Fayette County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 26, 2017
TDOT Workers Injured At Job Site in Fayette County Two workers with the Tennessee Department of Transportation were struck by a vehicle while working at a job site in Fayette County on Monday morning. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened on Highway 59 south of Interstate 40. A spokesperson with TDOT says that… read more
