The Most Dangerous Types of Car Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Posted in Car Accident on September 5, 2018
Every time you get behind the wheel of your vehicle and head out onto a roadway in Nashville or Middle Tennessee, there’s a chance you’ll be involved in an auto accident. Car crashes accounted for 40,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2017 and significantly more victims were injured. Driving is unavoidable for most of us,… read more
10 Labor Day 2018 Driving Safety Tips
Posted in Car Accident on August 30, 2018
School is back in session and the unofficial end of summer is right around the corner. For many families, Labor Day weekend is an opportunity to send the season out on a high note, and that means road trips and vacations are common during this time of year. At Matt Hardin Law, our Nashville car… read more
What You Need to Know about Drugged Driving
Posted in Car Accident on August 23, 2018
Drunk driving is one of the primary causes of injury-causing and fatal auto accidents in Tennessee and throughout the U.S. That’s because alcohol consumption causes a variety of effects that can make it difficult for drivers to navigate roadways and stay in control of their vehicles. Some of those effects include blurry vision, delayed reaction… read more
7 Overlooked Car Accident-Related Dangers
Posted in Car Accident on August 10, 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that more than 40,000 people were killed in automobile-related accidents in the U.S. in 2017. That’s a slight decrease from 2016—around one percent—but it’s still six percent higher than the total number of crash-related fatalities in 2015. Despite increased enforcement from police officers and state troopers and… read more
The 8 Biggest Risks Drivers Face During the Summer
Posted in Car Accident on July 13, 2018
Although there’s only a few weeks left until school starts back for many children throughout Middle Tennessee, summer has just begun. It’s important to remember that while summer may seem like a more relaxed and carefree time of year, the National Safety Council reports that car accidents and pedestrian deaths both spike between the months… read more
8 Ways We Can Protect You from the Insurance Company
Posted in Car Accident on July 6, 2018
If you were recently hurt in an auto accident that wasn’t your fault, you need compensation for your accident-related expenses, including your medical bills and lost wages. Civil complaints against other parties, whether they’re individual drivers, corporate entities, or even governmental bodies, allow victims like you an opportunity to get money for the damages you… read more
Matt Hardin Named President-Elect of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Posted in Personal Injury on June 28, 2018
We’re excited to announce that Matt Hardin, owner and founder of Matt Hardin Law, was recently named the President-Elect of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) at the group’s annual convention in Memphis, Tennessee. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the TTLA is comprised of trial attorneys from West, Middle, and East Tennessee. Three attorneys are chosen… read more
Be Safe This Summer while Driving through Nashville’s Work Zones
Posted in Car Accident on June 23, 2018
On June 5, 2018, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that it will be work on two different downtown interstate loops over the course of summer 2018 that will both require weekend lane closures and shutdowns. In late April 2018, a water truck crashed into the Interstate 40 overpass at the I-65/I-40 split, necessitating… read more
The 6 Risky Behaviors That Cause Auto Accident Injuries in Tennessee
Posted in Car Accident on June 19, 2018
For victims, car accidents can seem like random, chaotic, and even unavoidable events that leave a path of pain and destruction in their wake. But multiple studies conducted in recent years have shown that more than 90 percent of car accidents that occur in the U.S. are due to driver error. Despite new and advanced… read more
8 Things You Need to Know about Seat Belt Enforcement and Safety
Posted in Car Accident on June 13, 2018
No matter how short your drive will be or how familiar you are with the route, there’s a chance you’ll be involved in an auto accident every time you get behind the wheel of your vehicle. Modern cars, trucks, and SUVs are equipped with a bevy of safety features, including advanced airbags, stability and traction… read more
