The Terry Law Firm Blog
Every year, hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists take to the roads throughout the United States to experience the thrill and freedom offered by the open road. Unfortunately, a large number of these motorcyclists also end up in serious accidents every year, suffering life-changing brain injuries despite wearing a helmet and traveling at relatively low speeds. […]
The Tennessee Highway Patrol recently issued a warning to drivers to be on the lookout for a certain type of danger as they make their way on the roads and highways this fall and coming winter season. Here, the danger of which they are warning is not speeding, distracted driving or even drunk driving, but […]
Last week, the state of Tennessee was rocked by the news of a tragic bus accident that left eight people dead and 14 others with serious personal injuries. While state and federal officials are still trying to piece together the exact events leading up to the deadly crash, friends and family of the victims are […]
When most of us board a city bus, we are more concerned with having the right amount of change or finding a seat than we are about the safety record of the bus driver currently behind the wheel. That’s because we simply take it as a given that the city would hire someone who not […]
There is no disputing that every motorist making their way down the highways here in Tennessee and across the U.S. has a responsibility to abide by the rules of the road and operate their vehicle in the safest manner possible. In fact, it could reasonably be argued that this responsibility is perhaps even greater for […]
The unfortunate reality is that if you pick up a newspaper or access a local news site on a Monday morning, there is a very good chance that you will read a story outlining how a drunk driving accident over the weekend claimed the lives of innocent motorists or caused them life-altering personal injuries. While […]
Chances are very good that the last thing on your mind as you make your way on the highways throughout Tennessee is whether the big rig racing by in the left lane has undergone the necessary maintenance. You simply take it for a given that the trucking outfits for which the truckers work or the […]
Whether you are a football fan, hockey fan or baseball fan, there is a very good chance that you’ve heard or read a fair amount about the issue of serious brain injuries in sports. In particular, you’ve probably learned more about how undiagnosed concussions are leading to both serious physical and mental issues for players, […]
Earlier this month, our blog explored statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which revealed that a staggering number of serious personal injuries and wrongful deaths here in the U.S. can be attributed to intoxicated walking. It’s important to understand, however, that this is only one subset of the much bigger problem of pedestrian […]
Computers, cell phones, televisions and even some kitchen appliances now enjoy many expanded capabilities thanks to advancements in wireless technology over the last decade. Interestingly, it appears as if this wireless innovation might soon be spreading to the hundreds of thousands of automobiles traveling the roads here in Tennessee and across the U.S. every day. […]