Car accidents
Sustaining PTSD as a Result of a Car Accident
Posted in Car accidents on October 3, 2019
Car accidents can result in serious and long-lasting injuries for victims. When most people think of car accident injuries, they think of traumas like broken bones, head injuries, bruises, lacerations, spinal cord injuries, and more. However, there are other types of injuries associated with motor vehicle crashes that are not considered as often, including severe… read more
What the New Tennessee Laws Say About Using Your Cellphone While Driving
Posted in Car accidents on September 24, 2019
Distracted driving is dangerous driving. Over the last ten years, we have seen a rise in the number of distracted driving incidents. Much of this coincides with the rise of the popularity of smartphones. States and local municipalities have struggled to keep up with laws relating to distracted driving. However, there have been changes to… read more
How to Get Out of a Car When Trapped
Posted in Car accidents on September 19, 2019
Getting trapped in a vehicle is a scary ordeal. If we are being honest, most people only think of being trapped in a vehicle when they see situations on TV – maybe a dramatic kidnapping on a show or a vehicle being submerged after a storm. There are many ways that a person could find… read more
What is a Safe Driving Distance?
Posted in Car accidents on August 21, 2019
One of the most common types of car accidents is a rear-end collision. There are various reasons that these crashes occur, but one of the main ones is drivers following other vehicles too closely. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that nearly one-third of all collisions in the United States are rear-end collisions,… read more
What are some of the most dangerous intersections in Nashville?
Posted in Car accidents on August 15, 2019
Our firm is dedicated to helping people recover from serious injuries. However, our commitment to the safety of our community led us to ask; how can we help people before they need to step foot in our office? We wanted to find out where Nashville residents are exposed to the highest risk of collision and… read more
Dealing with an Intoxicated Driver at the Scene of an Accident
Posted in Car accidents on August 14, 2019
Getting into a car accident is stressful and complicated, but it can be even difficult if the other driver is intoxicated. Do you know what to do if this happens to you? Today, we want to talk about how to handle a situation like this so you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe…. read more
Tennessee Car Accident Report Basics
Posted in Car accidents on August 12, 2019
The aftermath of a car accident can be confusing for everyone involved. Whether there are injuries or not, one of the most important things you need to be concerned with is the car accident report. Most people never think of these reports until a crash happens, meaning they unfamiliar with crash report procedures. These reports… read more
What are Common Delayed Symptoms After a Car Accident?
Posted in Car accidents on August 7, 2019
Nobody ever wants to get into a car crash, but we know they are a reality. During the latest reporting year in Tennessee, there was more than 67,000 vehicle crash injuries and 1,063 fatalities. While the vast majority of crashes are considered “property damage only,” there are many others in which people do not realize… read more
What are the Five Kinds of Driving Impairment?
Posted in Car accidents on July 15, 2019
Impaired driving is dangerous driving. Nearly everyone knows that, but so many people still make the choice to drive while impaired. However, there are different kinds of impaired driving. Today, we are going to cover the five types of impaired driving. Alcohol-Related Impairment During the latest reporting year in Tennessee, there were nearly 6,000 known… read more
What Happens When a Motorcycle is Rear-Ended?
Posted in Car accidents on July 10, 2019
We hear about rear-end vehicle collisions all the time, but they are far more severe when a motorcycle is rear-ended. In most rear-end collisions involving passenger vehicles, there are only minor injuries or no injuries at all reported. A rear-end crash involving a motorcycle is almost always going to result in an injury or a… read more