If you were hurt at work, the physical impact the injury had can help to prove the injuries that you suffered. For example, if you got your hand stuck in machinery, the harm to your hand can be quite easily attributed to the incident. However, in many cases, showing a...
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Be careful with insurance companies after a car crash
After you get into a serious motor vehicle collision, you likely anticipate that insurance will cover your losses. From the medical expenses related to the injuries to your lost wages at work, there are many negative financial consequences associated with motor...
Don’t let a dooring accident hurt you while riding a bike
One of the most horrible things that can happen to a bicyclist is to get "doored." Dooring accidents happen when a motorist or vehicle passenger opens a car door into the path of a bicyclist. The bicyclist could strike the edge of the door and suffer catastrophic and...
Distracted truck drivers could put you at risk on the road
Drivers of passenger vehicles have to share the road with smaller and larger vehicles. They need to be aware of pedestrians, motorcyclists and people on bicycles, while also watching out for themselves when driving close to large commercial vehicles. If you're like...
These bicycle safety tips will give you peace of mind
It doesn't matter if you're riding your bicycle to and from work or for nothing more than pleasure, your safety is priority number one. If you don't have your safety in mind at all times, there's a greater risk of being part of an accident. Fortunately, there are...
5 important steps to take after a car accident
Even if you think you're prepared to deal with the aftermath of a car accident, you never know what you'll actually do if you find yourself in this position. By taking the right steps at the right time, you put yourself in position to deal with the many challenges...
Post-accident brain injuries in children
Anyone can suffer a traumatic brain injury during a car accident, and the ramifications are often serious and long-lasting. They can change your life forever. All it takes is one driver who is drunk behind the wheel or distracted by a cellphone and you could wind up...
Tips to stay safe as a pedestrian in Tennessee
As an individual walking outside, it can be easy to forget how defenseless you are to cars and trucks that are on the road. A recent NPR article reports pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes at a 25-year high. What tips can you follow to avoid an accident? Abide...
Reducing risks to motorcyclists is everyone’s task
Motorcyclists are at an increased risk of injury when riding down the road in Tennessee. Accidents involving motorcycles often result in some of the worst and most catastrophic injuries due to the heightened levels of exposure and danger to these travelers. To reduce...
Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles at risk of catching fire
Toyota is in the process of recalling more than 1 million hybrid vehicles worldwide. The company found problems with their electrical systems, specifically the wire harnesses that connect to the car’s power control units. The wire harnesses could wear away over...