It sometimes happens that the victims of auto accidents here in Tennessee fracture their femur bone, which runs from the hip to the knee. Known as the strongest bone in the body, the femur can give rise to serious complications if it's fractured, including extreme...
Commercial trucking is stressful, and the hours are long. That's why truckers in Tennessee should not be surprised if they constantly feel drowsy. On the other hand, they should not be indifferent to their condition as it can make them unsafe on the road. Below are...
Fall-related injuries are among the most serious that construction workers can be faced with. Such injuries usually affect more than one part of the body, and they can lead to a temporary or permanent disability. Workers may be unable to return to work, at least in...
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...
Anyone who suffers an injury or deals with property damage due to someone's negligence can file a lawsuit. A civil suit provides a potential means to recover losses. The clock does tick when it comes to filing a lawsuit. That is, the statute of limitations rules are...
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...
Tennessee residents who work for a large and well-established company may have some cause to fear that their safety is being neglected. The fact is that most businesses cannot adequately balance safety concerns with the concern for making a profit. Yet the older and...
