Car accidents continue to be a primary cause of both serious injury and death in the U.S. In fact, according to recent statistics from the Association for Safe International Road Travel, motor vehicle accidents kill about 46,000 Americans and injure another 4.4...
Car Accidents
3 safety tips for your next road trip
A road trip is a great way to travel and explore the country. Each day is a new adventure, and you never know what to expect on the road. Here are three tips to make sure your trip is safe and memorable in the right way. Understand Your Insurance Policy Before you go,...
Who is responsible for accidents caused by poor road conditions?
No matter how careful a driver is behind the wheel, poor road conditions may lead to a crash. Accidents are not only devastating, but they are also expensive. Injuries bring medical bills and loss of wages, and cars are costly to repair. The city or state is in charge...
Will your driving record affect your injury claim after a crash?
The expectation after receiving an injury during a motor vehicle accident is that the insurance company will step in to provide fair compensation. However, any blemish on a driver's record can become a friction point when filing a claim. Those who have been driving...
What is defensive driving?
Safe driving is crucial to protect yourself and others when on the road. When motorists drive defensively, they remain aware of possible hazards and can use the proper strategies to avoid them. It is every driver's responsibility to operate their vehicles in the...
How does texting contribute to car crashes?
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...
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...














