People are caught off guard every winter when cold, wet weather changes driving conditions. Whether this is your first winter behind the wheel or your 30th, we can all use a timely reminder about keeping safe on the road. Do not underestimate fall weather Tennessee...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Memphis firefighters are vulnerable on the road
Being a firefighter can be an extremely dangerous profession and firefighters are constantly putting themselves in harm's way. Of course, that never seems to stop them from getting out there day after day to save lives and property whenever that is possible. They are...
October highlights importance of pedestrian safety
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...
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...