Crush injuries can happen to anyone, and not just construction workers or employees who work with heavy machinery or equipment. In fact, many people involved in car crashes will experience crush injuries. Thus, it is important for everyone to understand the most...
Car Accidents
How to spot a reckless driver
The morning commute to work, a quick run to the grocery store, or even a trip to visit family can all turn deadly at the hands of a reckless or negligent driver. There is little a safe driver can do to change someone’s habits while driving, but it is possible to learn...
6 types of traumatic brain injury
A devastating car accident can cause catastrophic injuries. A severe injury from a car crash can significantly affect your entire life. You might become unable to work, temporarily or permanently disabled, and struggling with new financial and emotional burdens. One...
Man killed in car crash; police indicate his failure to yield
Many accidents that occur nationwide, including in Tennessee, present difficult questions about which driver was primarily at fault. That appears to be the kind of question that is being raised regarding a recent car crash in South Nashville that reportedly involved a...
2 teens die in fiery car crash when 15-year-old loses control
Tennessee has a graduated license program that allows teenagers younger than 18 to gain driving experience under adult supervision. As experience is gained, a driver graduates to less restrictive driving until eventual full licensure. When a teenager applies for a...
Bill tries to stop personal injury caused by bus drivers
Tennessee law prohibits bus drivers from using a mobile phone while the bus is in motion and while transporting children unless there is an emergency need to use the phone. The current law is a Class C misdemeanor with a $50 fine. That was criticized as totally...
Car crash sends 2 women to the hospital after car crosses median
The task of driving defensively is underplayed in Tennessee and throughout the country; however, significant numbers of lives might be saved each year if a bit more promotion would be devoted to that safety subject. It is crucial for a driver to anticipate bad things...
1 woman dies after fatal rear-end car crash on I-24
A rear-end collision is generally caused by the negligence of the driver who hits the other vehicle in the rear. The rules of the road in Tennessee and other states, whose violation usually indicates negligence, require that a driver be on the lookout for slowing and...
Widow in Tennessee says car crash should prompt road upgrades
Suffering the unexpected deaths of family members can cause long-lasting grief and devastation. A recent Tennessee car crash occurred on a section of road that some people consider dangerous. A woman whose husband and son were involved says it is time for officials to...
Driver, 2 passengers dead in crossover car crash on I-65
Crossover accidents are often the most gruesome to investigate, both in Tennessee and nationwide. When motor vehicles cross over the median and go into oncoming traffic on a busy interstate, horrific crashes are often the outcome. That can be said for the Feb. 23...