Research shows women are more likely than men to suffer injuries in car crashes. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that men generally drive heavier vehicles. And yet crash tests seeking ways to improve safety are still done using crash-test...
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Is reckless driving still on the rise?
It is no secret that the global pandemic led to many changes across the globe. As many news sources reported and even previous blog posts of ours covered, it also resulted in changes on the road – particularly in drivers’ behaviors. There were many reports of...
3 things to do when confronted by an aggressive driver
Aggressive drivers are not difficult to spot, especially when one follows you, bumps your car and even points a gun at you. Any of these actions can lead to a motor-vehicle accident with catastrophic injuries or even worse. Studies have found that aggressive drivers...
Is PTSD possible after a crash?
After a car wreck, the mere thought of getting back into a vehicle can make some crash victims anxious. This is understandable. After all, even a minor wreck can be shocking and frightening. However, if this anxiety is severe and continues long after the accident, it...
Road rage shootings are way up, and Tennessee is in the Top 5
In the United States in 2021, an average of 44 people were killed in road rage shootings every single month. That’s the highest death rate from road rage shootings in six years. Unfortunately, Tennessee is ranked No. 5 in the number of people shot in road rage...
How much insurance should I have in case of a car crash?
We all hope we will never be in a car crash, but statistics show it happens every day in Tennessee. This is why all drivers must carry auto insurance, aside from a very few exceptions. The law requires that you carry a minimum amount of insurance to cover your own...
5 things that can lead to a wrong-way highway accident
For experienced drivers in the Chattanooga area, it can be unimaginable that they would ever go the wrong way on the highway or even a surface road. But head-on car accidents caused by a wrong-way driver happen regularly. Driving the wrong way is usually the result of...
Broken ribs can lead to serious complications
Car accidents can be serious events – no matter how minor they may seem on the outside. It is just as easy for someone to suffer serious injuries in a low-speed crash as it is in a high-speed crash. Of course, various details can play roles in the outcomes of a car...
Why do some crash injuries appear later?
Even minor car accidents on Tennessee roads can result in serious injuries. Those injuries often depend on various factors, such as the speed and direction in which the vehicles were moving at the time of the crash. However, regardless of those factors or the type of...
States embrace new technology to reduce truck accidents
Several states are turning to new safety technology to lessen a continuing significant risk to motorists – the threat of tire blowouts by semi-trucks at high speeds. (Semi-truck refers to the actual truck or tractor that contains the engine and truck driver....