Social media usage has become increasingly popular in the last two decades. While only 5% of Americans regularly used social media in 2005, nearly 75% do today. Posting to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or another platform after a car crash, though, may be more trouble...
For people in Tennessee who are involved in serious car accidents, post-traumatic stress disorder is an invisible injury that some people suffer. People who have been seriously injured in car accidents should understand the signs of PTSD and get help if they are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
