Many people nowadays have hands-free technology in their car, truck, SUV, etc. The problem with this technology, however, is that it gives drivers a false sense of security. It lets them believe that they can safely talk or text on their cellphones while driving. The...
Car Accidents
100 deadliest days should prompt focus on teen driver safety
Teen drivers often become negligent and reckless, and this becomes a big problem during the summer break. In fact, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which largely coincides with summer break, is called the "100 deadliest days." Parents in Tennessee should...
Pedestrian deaths rise 60% from 2009 to 2019
Tennessee residents who like to take a walk should be aware that the number of pedestrian accidents, and specifically the number of pedestrians who die, is going up. Pedestrian fatalities had been declining between 1988 and 2009, but now they have seen an unusual...
What to do when accident-related pain is delayed
Auto accident victims in Tennessee may not become aware of certain injuries they incurred until days or weeks after the event. This is why it's important to know what sort of conditions can be delayed and what their symptoms will be. First, victims may experience...
Slow driving and what to do about it
Drivers in Tennessee may find themselves being held up on the freeway by a slow driver in the left-hand lane. Driving below the speed limit is illegal when it impedes the reasonable flow of traffic, yet this does not mean that other drivers should behave in risky ways...
Study: Apple CarPlay more distracting than texting
The U.K.-based safety charity IAM RoadSmart has conducted a study on Apple CarPlay, a system that allows drivers to access an iPhone without touching it. Tennessee residents should know that contrary to what Apple has said about the safety benefits of CarPlay, the...
Giving too much information after an accident is a bad move
After a car accident, you may have a lot of overwhelming emotions. You may feel as if you need to rush through wrapping things up. This may lead you to take steps that will end up hurting you in the long run. A good example is when you offer too much information to an...
What to do when involved in a distracted driving accident
After Tennessee's legislature passed the Hands-Free Law in 2019, motorists may not hold a mobile device in their hands while driving. Talking on the phone through a hands-free device, however, continues to cause distractions and may cause serious collisions. It...
Teens more likely to crash when school starts early
Many car crashes in Jackson, Tennessee, involve teenage drivers. However, these are not always due to teens who were drinking, using a smartphone or acting in some other obviously negligent way at the time of the crash. It may be good to know about another factor that...
Determining liability when autonomous vehicles cause accidents
It may be difficult to determine who is liable for an accident between an autonomous vehicle and one controlled by a person. If such an event were to take place on a Tennessee road or highway, it is possible that multiple parties will be held responsible. This was the...














