Category Archives: Car/Motorcycle Accidents
A drunk driver is a threat to Tennessee residents
Many hazards come with driving on Tennessee’s roads. Dangers exist, too, when a vehicle is pulled over to the side of the road — sometimes distracting passing motorists and causing collisions. When the motorist is a drunk driver, the parked car by the side of the road can act as a shining beacon with… Read More »
Motorist in auto accident with pedestrian from Anderson County
Being the victim in a pedestrian auto accident can be a very traumatic experience. This is exacerbated when the driver of the perpetrating vehicle flees the scene of the accident — leaving the victim injured, and possibly alone, by the side of the road. The driver therefore avoids facing up to the responsibility of… Read More »
As U.S. ages, older drivers proving to be safe behind the wheel
There have long been negative stereotypes about older drivers – they’re too slow, they can’t see very well, they can’t react quickly enough and they often drive for miles with their turn signal on – just to name a few. Many of these stereotypes were unfounded, but some were backed by statistical data; particularly… Read More »
Lawsuit blames pedestrian death on restaurant’s delivery practices
Americans have become accustomed to instant gratification. We want what we want, and we want it as soon as possible. Companies that cater to this desire for instant gratification tend to be handsomely rewarded. But when companies promise both home delivery and incredibly fast service, that speed of service should never come at the… Read More »
Are reckless & inattentive driving the new drunk driving? Part II
Earlier this week, we began a discussion about reckless, careless and inattentive driving. All of these behaviors are dangerous and preventable, and each increases the likelihood a car accident. Compared to drunk drivers, however, reckless/careless/inattentive drivers rarely face criminal charges for causing injurious or fatal crashes. Moreover, the American public seems to be much… Read More »
Are reckless & inattentive driving the new drunk driving? Part I
One of our posts last week focused on a study showing that alcohol in any measurable amount is associated with a higher risk of car accidents. Research like this contradicts a widely held perception that drinking and driving is relatively safe as long as the driver has a blood-alcohol level below the legal limit… Read More »
Study: Even buzzed drivers much more likely to cause a car crash
Drunk driving has long been and continues to be one of the most deadly hazards on U.S. roads and highways. Here in Tennessee and around the country, a person is considered legally drunk when they have a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher. Does this mean that a BAC below 0.08 percent is… Read More »
Cellphone dialing dangerous for experienced drivers, study says
Some of our recent posts have focused on distracted driving; which continues to be one of the most prevalent road hazards here in Tennessee and around the country. Texting while driving is strictly prohibited in most states, but there are other types of distraction that may be just as dangerous but have not been… Read More »
Road fatalities in Tennessee dropped to less than 1,000 last year
If you were pulled over and cited at some point in 2013, you are certainly not alone. Tennessee state troopers increased the number of DUI arrests made last year and issued more seat belt and child restraint device citations. But this was not just increased enforcement for its own sake. It was in pursuit… Read More »
Distracted driving may be the defining safety issue of our time
There are a lot of safety innovations and safety laws that we now take for granted. They are so commonplace, in fact, that it is hard to imagine a time when they did not exist or were not considered common practice. As just one example, consider seat belts. Seat belts only became standard issue… Read More »
