Pregnant women face unique health risks and pregnancy complications from injuries in a car crash. Being involved in a car accident during pregnancy can potentially harm the unborn baby, often causing intense worry and additional stress on the pregnant woman. Receiving medical care after a car accident while pregnant is essential for diagnosing injuries to […]

Concussions and whiplash injuries often result from motor vehicle accidents. However, they aren’t the same type of injury. Whiplash and concussion injuries may have similar causes. They nevertheless qualify as different injuries because they involve different body parts. However, both may influence how much compensation you could receive in a car accident settlement or court […]

Covid-19 has had a significant effect on Social Security Disability claims. Not only has it created new disabilities that keep people from returning to work, but it has also changed how disability claims are processed. SSA is still developing its policies on how they evaluate Covid-based disabilities, and this will continue to change as research […]

If you have an injury or illness that is going to keep you out of work, filing for Social Security Disability benefits may be a good option for you. The initial application for disability benefits is filed online and requests personal and financial information, as well as 15 years of work history. A separate portion […]

Even though people only do one-quarter of their driving at night, half of all traffic deaths happen in the evening hours, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Why is driving at night more dangerous? What makes nighttime driving so dangerous, and what can you do if a negligent driver hits you after dark? At […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the number of hours a truck driver may drive per day and the number of hours they may work per week. These rules and regulations, which were established for the safety of the drivers and others on the road, limit how much time a truck driver can be on the […]

We recently discussed how more and more bicyclists will be returning to the roads in the coming weeks now that favorable weather conditions have returned. We also discussed how of these bicyclists will need to be especially careful given the negligent driving practices of many of the motorists with whom they share the road. Indeed, […]

With warmer conditions returning, it’s only a matter of time before we can resume our favorite outdoor activities from fishing and softball to gardening and, of course, biking. However, it’s important for those ready to return to the streets on their bicycles — whether for leisure, exercise or as a primary mode of transportation — […]

Many households across the state of Tennessee will be extra busy this week, as parents and children are putting the finishing touches on Halloween treats, decorations and, of course, costumes. However, before heading out on the night designated for trick-or-treating, both motorists and parents need to take a moment to think about safety. That’s because […]

When the clocks turned back this past weekend bringing an official end to daylight savings time, countless people across the state of Tennessee likely rejoiced as it meant another hour of sleep. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning people to know that with this extra hour of sleep comes extra responsibilities outside […]