Car accidents

Dealing with an Intoxicated Driver at the Scene of an Accident

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

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?

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?

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?

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

How do I Know if I Have Whiplash?

One of the most common injuries that result from a car accident is whiplash. However, many people do not fully understand what whiplash is or how devastating it can be. Today, we want to give an overview of what whiplash is as well as what you need to do in the aftermath of a car… read more

Get Ready Tennessee…. We’re Going Hands Free July 1

Beginning July 1, it’s illegal for Tennesseans to hold their cell phones while driving a vehicle. Beginning today, T.C.A. 55-8-199 has been amended and it affects every driver in the state. It is now illegal to operate a motor vehicle while holding or supporting a cellphone or mobile device with any part of his/her body…. read more

How Do I Obtain the Police Report for My Car Accident in TN?

After a car accident, some drivers might want to request a copy of their police report. A police report is the documentation an officer fills out while responding to your call. Typically, the report contains details surrounding your collision, including information on all individuals involved. Police reports are unique because they also give you and… read more

Why Don’t School Buses Have Seatbelts?

Many people remember – though never questioned as children – the lack of seatbelts in school buses. Though as children we might have reveled in the freedom of being able to switch seats while the bus driver wasn’t looking, as adults we might look back and wonder why this was allowed. Why have school buses… read more

Is Fault Automatic in a Rear-End Car Accident?

Sometimes the circumstances surrounding car accidents can be murky, especially if neither driver has a dash cam and witness reports are scarce. In some cases, unknowing drivers might assume that certain types of accidents possess the same causes. This is often what happens in rear-end collisions. Because this accident occurs with one car following another,… read more