These days, it is common knowledge that distracted driving behaviors take a huge safety toll on everyone who drives. Some of the most well-known distracted driving risks include drowsy driving and texting while driving. In particular, texting while driving has gone...
Car Accidents
How to deal with insurance companies after a car accident
Car accidents can happen to anyone, and often leave people unsure how to proceed and who to trust. Dealing with insurance companies is tricky since they may appear to be on your side, but their goal is always to minimize their payout. They are in business for a...
Looking at bicyclist injuries
Anyone involved in a traffic collision could become seriously injured, but it is vital for bicyclists to understand the unique risks they face on the road. In comparison to those riding in passenger vehicles, those riding a bike have an especially high chance of...
How can you use photos to document car crashes?
In the aftermath of a car crash, the scene will quickly end up swarmed by everyone from medical personnel to police officers to roadside workers and other emergency service crews. Vehicular debris and damaged vehicles get toted off the road within minutes in order to...
Self driving car accidents and liability
Many cars in Tennessee have autonomous technology built-in like lane keep assist and cruise control. However, completely self-driving cars are a lot rarer. In fact, many people argue that self-driving cars don’t exist yet, as even the most advanced autonomous...
Some injuries manifest themselves days or weeks after a car crash
Catastrophic car crashes can result in immediate, easily recognizable injuries that can change the course of their victim’s life – such as broken limbs or bones. However, even minor accidents can result in painful, life-altering injuries. The dangerous aspect of some...
Tennessee among top 5 states for road rage
Aggressive driving, or “road rage,” when it is particularly severe, is on the rise across Tennessee and the rest of the United States, and this spells trouble for all motorists. Research shows that road rage is a factor in more than half of all fatal car wrecks...
What else can compensation include besides medical bill coverage?
A motorist who sustains an injury due to another driver’s negligence has a right to expect financial compensation from one or more insurance companies. A common belief is that compensation will only pay for medical bills, but coverage extends to other needs associated...
3 common mistakes people sometimes make after a car accident
The screech of tires and the clashing of metal may be the only signs you are about to be in a car accident. Afterward comes the disorientation and confusion, along with the lights, sirens and people trying to ask questions about what happened. Although upset and...
The importance of prompt medical attention following a car crash
Even a seemingly minor vehicle crash such as a low-speed, rear-end collision can cause serious injuries. Victims should seek prompt medical care since symptoms may not appear at the time of the accident. Moreover, a medical report will be essential when filing a claim...