STANDING UP FOR YOU WITH SKILLED ADVOCACY

The change of seasons is generally a wonderful thing. Something we may not consider, however, is how the change affects driving – even though it’s not winter yet. With the transition from summer to fall, rain showers tend to become more frequent, which can result in standing water on roadways. As little as one-twelfth of

Distracted driving is now at epidemic levels across America. There were an estimated 40,000 traffic fatalities last year alone, a six percent increase from 2015. Furthermore, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports over 391,000 injuries in traffic accidents last year alone caused by distracted driving (driving while texting, talking on cellphones, surfing the web,

Motorcycles offer lots of freedom to riders. There is nothing between you and the wind, the sun, and the fresh air. Of course, sometimes that comes at a price; there is literally nothing protecting you from injury in the event of an accident. Injuries in motorcycle crashes can be particularly severe because there aren’t barriers

Summer is a time to celebrate. Students enjoy a lengthy break, families make memories on the road, teens get their first taste of the work force, and things are just a bit more laid back. Unfortunately, car wrecks peak during the summer months as well. Here are some tips and pointers to help stay safe.

Injuries in pedestrian accident cases can be particularly severe. The reason for this is straightforward: pedestrians don’t have the benefit of airbags, steel frames, seat cushions, helmets, protective gear, and other safety devices like vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, or even bicyclists do. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that about 80 pedestrians die in

The summer boating season is well underway. We hope you enjoy getting out on the water, whether it’s Chickamauga Lake, Nickajack Lake, the Tennessee River, or elsewhere, With nearly two months of summer left, it’s a good time to take note of some boating safety tips, especially considering the recent increase in fatal accidents, both

In the first part of this post, we took note of a couple of inspiring stories about people with spinal injuries making progress to overcome paralysis by using new robotic tools. The tools work by sending signals directly from the brain to the legs through a robotic exoskeleton. How well do insurance companies do in

According to a traffic fatality study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, pickup trucks and SUVs had lower driver death rates in accidents on roadways in Tennessee and across the U.S. Various pickup truck makes and models were analyzed, and some fared much better than others. The report found that for model years

Compared to other states, Tennessee ranks among neither the best or worst states when it comes to enforcing highway traffic safety laws according to a report by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. The report examined state traffic laws concerning impaired driving, teen drivers, child safety, motorcycle helmet use and more. It recommended that all

Tennessee drivers may eventually be unable to text or use apps on their iPhones while they are driving if a class action lawsuit against Apple is successful. However, the lawsuit, which was filed in California, is currently only asking for remedies in that state. The plaintiffs want Apple to be required to place a safety