5 Tips for Protecting Your Sanity and Safety in Nashville Traffic
Posted in Car Accident on May 21, 2018
A proposed mass transit plan was recently voted down in Nashville, and that means commuting options for most drivers into and around the city will remain the area’s major interstates and highways. People who have lived and worked in the area for any amount of time know that traffic can be significant, especially during the… read more
Tips for Staying Safe on Nashville’s Highways and Interstates
Posted in Car Accident on May 13, 2018
Nashville is home to four major interstates: Interstates 24, 40, 65, and 440, as well as several major highways. Thousands of drivers use the city’s interstates and highways everyday to get to and from work, and accidents and major traffic issues are a common occurrence on those busy roadways—especially as the area’s population increases. fastest… read more
5 Ways You Can Immediately Reduce Your Risks while Driving
Posted in Car Accident on April 27, 2018
Cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles are integral parts of our daily lives. And while they’re necessary for a significant majority of the population in both Tennessee and throughout the country, they also pose serious risks to our health and well-being. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 37,461 people were killed in auto… read more
Separating Facts from Myths during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Posted in Distracted Driving on April 19, 2018
Distracted driving is a major safety epidemic on the nation’s roadways, and in response to the increasing dangers, the National Safety Council named April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Despite increased enforcement by police officers and state troopers, more and more people are being injured and even killed in distracted driving-related crashes every year in… read more
5 Essential Steps to Protect Your Health and Your Rights after an Auto Accident
Posted in Car Accident on April 5, 2018
If you’ve just been involved in a car accident, your life may feel like it has been turned upside down. You and your loved ones may be in pain, you may be unable to return to work for the foreseeable future, and you may be facing piles of expensive medical bills that you can’t afford…. read more
5 Overlooked Causes of Distracted Driving
Posted in Distracted Driving on March 27, 2018
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration says that nearly 3,500 people lost their lives in distracted driving-related accidents in the U.S. in 2015 alone. The organization defines distracted driving as “any activity that diverts attention from driving.” In addition, nearly 400,000 people were injured in distracted driving crashes that year. To make matters worse, an… read more
Share the Road Safely and Effectively with These Tips
Posted in Car Accident on March 5, 2018
When you get behind the wheel of your car, you have two things on your mind: getting to your destination and avoiding accidents. The first goal is straightforward, especially if it’s a familiar location. But the second goal is far more complicated, as you have to contend with hundreds, if not thousands of other drivers… read more
The 10 Biggest Post Car-Accident Mistakes
Posted in Car Accident on February 15, 2018
If you were just involved in an auto accident, you’re dealing with pain, possible disability, and an uncertain future—especially if you’re too hurt to go back to work. To make matters worse, you may already be dealing with the insurance company and its team of adjusters who will use every trick in the book to… read more
Common Auto Accident Injuries and How They Affect Victims’ Lives
Posted in Car Accident on January 31, 2018
At Matt Hardin Law, it’s our goal to stand up for the rights of people who were hurt in car accidents that weren’t their fault. Even minor crashes can result in debilitating injuries, and our Nashville auto accident attorneys have seen how those injuries can change lives forever. Victims may suffer profound losses personally, professionally,… read more
10 Things to Know about Winter Weather and Its Effects on Roads
Posted in Car Accident on January 16, 2018
Winter weather caused numerous wrecks throughout Middle Tennessee on Friday, and temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for the next several days. Inclement weather is one of the biggest contributing factors to accidents, especially winter weather. When ice and snow accumulate on roads, they become slick, causing tires to lose traction and brakes to… read more
