Tag Archives: Car Accident
Tennessee truck accidents kills 3, injures 6
Three people were killed and six were injured in a Tennessee collision on June 27. Reports indicated that charges were pending for the tractor-trailer accident though information was withheld about the nature of the charges and who was being charged. The accident occurred at about 1:20 p.m. near mile marker 161 on eastbound Interstate… Read More »
Auto accident leads to man’s death in Tennessee
Left-turn accidents frequently occur in Tennessee because the person who is going straight on the road doesn’t see the driver turning left until it is too late. A person can easily suffer critical injuries or even die due to the sudden forceful impact of the two-vehicle auto accident. When a person loses his or… Read More »
Simulators educate Tennessee students about car accidents
Young drivers are among some of the most vulnerable on the road. For people between the ages of 16 and 24, car accidents are the leading cause of death. Tennessee is currently using cutting edge technology to show students the importance of safe driving and eliminating in-car distractions. The Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office… Read More »
Tennessee drunk driver ignores DUI campaign
Despite national campaigns for the prevention and elimination of drunk driving, many people in Tennessee are still driving under the influence of alcohol. The stiff legal consequences a drunk driver may face are seemingly not a big enough deterrent to these people who put their lives and the lives of others at risk. A… 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 »
