According to the CDC, about eight people die every day in accidents caused by distracted drivers. Until you experience an accident with a distracted driver, you may not recognize the dangers of the actions drivers take every day. When it comes to distracted driving,...
fatal motor vehicle accidents
Looking at fatal motorcycle accident statistics
As a motorcyclist, you need to understand the risks you face on the road, whether you ride every day or periodically. Sadly, motorcyclists have an especially high chance of suffering serious injuries or losing their lives when traffic accidents occur, which highlights...
The prevalence of deadly pedestrian accidents
A pedestrian accident has the potential to change your life in many ways. Victims often suffer devastating injuries, which can leave them unable to work and generate costly medical bills. Some pedestrians die in these accidents, leaving behind loved ones who will...
Elements of a wrongful death suit in Tennessee
The death of a loved one in Tennessee due to another person’s negligence is often devastating financially and emotionally. If you lost a spouse or family member due to the carelessness or misconduct of an individual or organization, you might have grounds for legal...
A look at fatal distracted driving crashes
From phone use to talking with other people in your vehicle, you need to avoid various distractions when you drive. Unfortunately, some drivers fail to stay focused on the road and they cause serious accidents. Moreover, distracted driving accidents are especially...
4 ways drivers can help prevent a motorcycle collision
While motorists and motorcycles must follow the same traffic laws, for the rider, the results of a collision may easily be deadly. According to the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, in a crash between a motor vehicle and a motorcycle, the cyclist is roughly five times...
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
The loss of life in a fatal auto accident can be devastating for loved ones left behind. A person who dies may be a spouse or a parent. With that person deceased, the survivors have lost someone who provided love and support. This is why Tennessee law provides a way...
Breaking Down Statistics for Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents claim more than 30,000 lives every year in the U.S. This sobering statistic remains fairly constant year in and year out, with fluctuations bringing the total close to 40,000 some years and nearer to 30,000 other years. Only once in the past 24...
Fatal car crashes steadily increasing in Tennessee
For many people in Tennessee, the most preferred mode of transportation is driving their motor vehicles. It may be a car, a truck or motorcycle, but people drive their personal vehicles almost every day. This means that there are many vehicles on the various roads in...
Red light running may be fatal
Some motorists may feel that traffic signals are an inconvenience and driving through them is a minor offense. But driving through a traffic light, known as red light running, can cause fatal motor vehicle accidents. What it is A motorist commits a violation when they...