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Posted in Car accidents on August 22, 2018

Distracted driving is an ongoing epidemic. Year by year, distracted driving accident statistics continue to increase around the globe. In Tennessee alone, distracted driving accidents increased from 10,822 in 2008 to 24,785 in 2017. While many things inside and outside the cab of the vehicle can distract a driver enough to cause an accident, certain… read more

Posted in Car accidents on August 20, 2018

Parents might know their teens aren’t the safest drivers on the road, but they may not realize that certain periods of time – particularly in the summer – pose even more threats than usual to a teen driver’s safety. Even if your teenager does everything right, a negligent or reckless fellow motorist could cause a… read more

Posted in Car accidents on August 15, 2018

Parking lots are dangerous settings, especially for pedestrians. Drivers speeding, going the wrong way, failing to yield the right-of-way, and driving distracted can all cause serious pedestrian collisions. According to the National Safety Council, more than 50,000 accidents, 60,000 injuries, and 500 deaths occur in parking lots and garages every year. The best way to… read more

Posted in Personal Injury on August 8, 2018

No family should have to worry about nursing home neglect or abuse. The unfortunate reality of the matter, however, is that thousands of vulnerable older adults suffer abuse and neglect in nursing homes every year. Finding a “great” nursing home means finding one that will take care of your elderly loved one as you would… read more

Posted in General Law Firm on August 6, 2018

The attorney-client relationship is one of the strongest and most confidential professional affiliations. When someone retains an attorney, that attorney enters into a legally-binding agreement in which he or she cannot disclose the client’s secrets or information to others. This agreement is the attorney-client privilege. Confidentiality is key in your relationship with a personal injury… read more

Posted in Truck Accidents on July 23, 2018

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported approximately 475,000 accidents involving large trucks in 2016. Of these accidents, police attributed six to cargo load losses or shifts. While this might seem like a comparatively small number, it represents six serious commercial truck accidents and personal injuries that would not have happened with the simple… read more

Posted in Brain injury on July 18, 2018

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a brain injury that arises from an external force, such as a blow or bump to the head. If the jolt is hard enough, it could move the brain around inside the skull, resulting in swelling, bleeding, tissue tears, or other brain injuries. A victim’s odds of recovering… read more

Posted in Car accidents on July 16, 2018

Drivers who are just starting out can’t possibly have the experience, knowledge, and skills as seasoned adult drivers. This already puts teen drivers at a disadvantage on the road and increases the risk of collisions. In fact, the risk of car accidents is nearly three times higher among 16- to 19-year-olds than drivers 20 and… read more

Posted in Car accidents on July 11, 2018

Unsafe lane departures caused about 1,950 car accidents in Davidson County in 2017. According to national statistics, lane departures caused 53% of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. from 2014 to 2016. Lane departure accidents refer to collisions that occur after a vehicle leaves its lane, traveling either off the road or into another lane…. read more

Posted in Car accidents on July 9, 2018

In Tennessee, people reported 393,912 car accidents in 2017. A breakdown of the accident causes for Davidson County shows that “improper lane changing,” “failure to signal intentions,” and “failure to keep in proper lane” caused almost 4,200 accidents in 2017. These are all common mistakes drivers make when trying to merge lanes. The best thing… read more