Car accidents
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
How do I Know if I Have Whiplash?
Posted in Car accidents on July 8, 2019
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
Posted in Car accidents,Personal Injury,Uncategorized on July 1, 2019
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?
Posted in Car accidents on June 25, 2019
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?
Posted in Car accidents on June 13, 2019
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?
Posted in Car accidents on June 11, 2019
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