Halloween is a wonderful holiday for kids: costumes, trick-or-treating with friends, candy. But, it can also be a very dangerous holiday. A child is twice as likely to be hit and killed by a car on Halloween. Here are some steps to help avoid a tragic accident that will affect the lives of…
Deer are on the move due to migration and mating season. Typically, deer are most active in the mornings and early evenings, which unfortunately just happens to coincide with the rush-hours. And, October through December are the most dangerous months for deer-related collisions. Deer can be very dangerous to motorists. The…
A few weeks ago, a mob of motorcyclists and the Lien family, who were in a black Ranger Rover SUV, were involved in a violent incident. In recent days, more information has came out about the incident and it raises some interesting legal implications. Based on a video of the incident and…
In Nashville and other cities across Tennessee, pedestrian traffic has increased as more and more people have chosen to live in an urban environment that allows for easy walks to work, restaurants, bars, museums, and retail centers. Tennessee is also blessed with many beautiful roadways which walkers, joggers and runners use for…
With summer’s sweltering temperatures coming to an end, more Tennessee bicyclists and runners will take to the streets. So, it is a good time for all of us to remember our respective rights and responsibilities on the roadway. In Part One, we will start with bicyclists and Part Two will cover pedestrians.…
Sports bars can be a great place to watch a football game: huge televisions, multiple games on at one time, wings, pizza and beer. In the fall, it is easy to see how an entire Saturday or Sunday afternoon can be spent at the bar watching college or professional football. Of course,…
It’s football time in Tennessee: the Titans, Vols, Commodores, and Blue Raiders are all well into their seasons. Saturdays and Sunday game day rituals often begin with a bloody mary and sausage balls during tailgate set-up and progress to hotdogs, chili and beer before game time. Once inside the stadium, many fans continue…
Teenagers who are riding with friends of a similar age are at increased risk of being in fatal accidents. A recent study by the Texas A & M Transportation Institute finds that 15-to-17-year-old drivers are almost eight times as likely to get into a fatal accident when they are carrying…
Pedestrian deaths in traffic accidents nationally increased from 4109 in 2009 to 4432 in 2011, according to the United States Department of Transportation. Deaths to men numbered deaths to women (3086 versus 1345) and 19% of the deaths were a result of hit and run accidents. In Tennessee, 1221 pedestrians…
We receive calls almost every day from people who have been in a Tennessee car, motorcycle or truck accident and are unable to get medical treatment because they do not have health insurance. Many doctors refuse to see accident victims unless they have health insurance or are willing to pay…