A Tennessee woman recently lost her life after a serious multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 51. Her husband was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries suffered in the car accident. The force of the collision caused the woman to be ejected from the vehicle. Three vehicles were…

When people are too tired to drive safely, it can have serious or even fatal consequences for themselves and other motorists. This is especially true for truck drivers who are behind the wheel of large and extremely heavy vehicles, capable of inflicting serious harm. When truck driver fatigue causes harm,…

State routes throughout the country can be difficult to navigate for drivers, as the speed limit and number of lanes can change often. Many times, the speed limit can fluctuate greatly and without much warning when going through a town, and the road can change from a two lane highway…

As Tennessee readers already know, smartphones and developing technology are some of the leading causes of distractions for drivers. However, recent accidents have led some people to make the connection between the social media app Snapchat and dangerous driving. There is a growing concern that this app causes an increased…

A motor vehicle accident of any kind can inflict serious injury and leave a victim with extensive physical and emotional trauma. Bus accidents are particularly dangerous as they involve a type of vehicle that can easily overturn, often with disastrous consequences. If you have been hurt because of the reckless…

Parents are responsible for teaching their children to be safe and act responsibly, including when they are behind the wheel. Tennessee readers know that teen drivers are often too immature, ill-prepared or inexperienced to operate a vehicle safely. What many readers do not know is that parents may actually be…

When a car accident results in a concussion, it can leave a victim with symptoms and side effects that last for weeks or months. It can be hard to overcome this seemingly minor type of injury, and many Tennessee car accident victims fail to realize that they do not have…

Thanks to the unseasonably cool weather, many homes and businesses throughout the state of Tennessee have been keeping their furnaces on and their thermostats set to higher temperatures. While the simple act of running a furnace seems unremarkable on its own, it’s important to understand that it’s never without risks….

Most prospective car buyers put a premium on safety, meaning they want their car, truck or SUV equipped with a full complement of safety features including comprehensive airbag coverage, braking assist technology, vehicle skid control and other computerized systems designed to protect occupants. Interestingly enough, however, there is another safety…

Recent advancements in auto safety technology have the remarkable distinction of shifting the focus from ensuring that vehicle occupants walk away from a crash to preventing the crash from occurring in the first place. Indeed, things like lane departure warning systems, backup cameras and, of course, emergency automatic braking have…