Driving at night comes with additional risks and hazards that we do not have to deal with during daylight hours. Taking steps to keep yourself safer on the roads at night can help you avoid costly and painful collisions. Fight drowsiness Staying alert helps you notice...
Injuries
Tennessee among top 5 states for road rage
Road rage occurs when someone sharing the road with you demonstrates extreme aggression in an attempt to cause you physical harm. It is also becoming increasingly prevalent across Tennessee and the rest of the nation. The road rage issue has become so pronounced...
Older motorcyclists need to brush up on skills to avoid injuries
People of all ages love to ride motorcycles and these days it is not unusual to see riders who are in their 60s or 70s. However, older people are vulnerable in terms of a potential crash. Some experts believe that brushing up on motorcycle-riding skills could help...
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...
Amusement ride injuries may lead to legal actions
The amusement park industry includes businesses and operators who provide visitors with rides, shows, and refreshments. Despite crowded conditions, more than 155 million Americans visited the nation’s top amusement parks in 2018, according to the National Institute of...
Healing from emotional injuries after a catastrophic accident
When an unexpected event causes life-altering harm or the death of a family member, severe emotional and economic injuries may affect an entire household. An otherwise preventable catastrophic accident requires holding responsible parties accountable for their...
Moving forward with a product liability claim
You expect the products you purchase to work correctly, but that is not always the case. When a company makes a defective product, there is the chance that it may cause injuries to consumers. When a defective product causes an injury, you may have a product liability...
A checklist to keep you safe while riding
As winter looms, the chances to ride in good weather grow slimmer. But it is not too cold, yet, so you decide to hop on your motorcycle and take a ride around your beautiful city of Knoxville. As a motorcycle rider, you are more apt to be in an accident than those...
Does Tennessee have a motorcycle helmet law?
Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. If your small, open vehicle collides with a car or truck weighing thousands of pounds, it stands no match. You are at a much higher risk of sustaining injuries than someone in a passenger vehicle. This is one of the reasons why...