You may not even think about it, but at some point during the day it is likely you are a pedestrian. Whether you are crossing the street, walking on the sidewalk or even merely walking through a parking lot, you are at risk of being hit by a car. Pedestrian accidents...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Tennessee sees uptick in fatal crashes amid increased traffic
In Tennessee and across the nation, the current situation in which people were forced to live in vastly different ways than they did before has sparked many changes. Part of that included many people were driving far less whether that was because they were working...
The devastating consequences of truck accidents
Each day, thousands of commercial trucks transport essential goods, materials, and food products throughout Tennessee, helping the economy thrive. However, with so many large trucks on the road, accidents are bound to happen. When they do, the consequences can be...
Is driving with a hangover negligent?
We all know that alcohol impairs a person's judgement, making it dangerous to drive while under the influence. However, those who have drank too much to drive in the past know that the morning after isn't always much clearer. Is that monster hangover during the...
Even minor motor vehicle accidents can cause injury
You were out doing your normal thing. Maybe you were driving to work, school, taxiing children around or just running errands when it happened -- someone hit your car. At first, you were stunned, but the overall damage seemed minor, so insurance information was...
Memphis motor vehicle accidents: Child hit by car dies
On March 26, police in Tennessee were called to the scene of an auto versus pedestrian accident. This incident occurred in the Whitehaven area. The victim has been identified as a female child, age 11. Sadly, she died shortly after the crash. According to...
Tennessee motor vehicle accidents: Crash kills 1, injures 2
Police in Tennessee are in the process of investigating a recent car crash that claimed the life of one man and left two other individuals injured. This event occurred in early March in Shelby County. Following motor vehicle accidents like this, according to state...
The role of inattentional blindness in motor vehicle accidents
Car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents all happen for a number of reasons. One reason that some Tennessee residents may not be familiar with is inattentional blindness. What it is? What causes it? Can victims of inattentional blindness-related motor vehicle...
Truck weigh stations help prevent motor vehicle accidents
Truck weigh stations are commonly seen on the sides of Tennessee highways. Most people just drive on by, not giving these stops a second thought. The truth is, truck weigh stations serve a valuable purpose. The work done at these stops help keep dangerous trucks off...
Tennessee motor vehicle accidents: Several injured in crash
A multi-vehicle car crash in a Memphis neighborhood left several people injured. This event occurred in the early evening of Jan. 21. Motor vehicle accidents involving numerous cars can do a lot of damage -- not only to physical property but to the victims physically,...