Automobile Accidents

December 28, 2023

Safe Ride Home: Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is

Since 2018, The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. has offered a safe ride home on New Year’s Eve in Rutherford County, and we are excited to continue the tradition again this year.

Tennessee is one of the worst states for drunk driving, ranking 12^th according to Forbes. And, according to the most recent data, despite decades of awareness campaigns, drunk driving fatalities in the United States have actually increased by 14% over the last year.

At the Law Offices of John Day, we see the horrible impact of drinking and driving. Every year, we represent multiple clients who have been injured or lost a family member to drinking and driving, so we are deeply committed to preventing these tragedies and ensuring the safety of our community. By sponsoring Lyft rides, our firm hopes to help people in Rutherford County make smart decisions about how to get home on New Year’s Eve.

November 17, 2023

No More Right on Red?

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Before we talk about the possible end of right on red, let’s talk about how it got started. During the 1970 energy crisis, the federal government launched two initiatives in an effort to reduce fuel usage. The first was the 55-mph speed limit for fuel efficiency. The second was the right on red concept. Experts believed that allowing right turns on a red light would permit motorists to keep moving and help reduce fuel consumption. Continue reading

November 3, 2023

Don’t Be Cute

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Litigation is fighting with rules, confrontation with a referee. Most people do not enjoy confrontation, and for others, it brings out their worst. If you are involved in litigation or have a claim that may result in litigation, please take our advice: don’t get cute. A few news articles lately have shown what happens when people try to get cute during litigation. Continue reading

October 27, 2023

Prevention of Pedestrian Accidents

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

The first person killed as a pedestrian in the United States was Henry Bliss. In 1899, Mr. Bliss had just exited a streetcar when a New York City taxi struck and killed him. More than a century later and despite significant advancements in technology and awareness, pedestrian deaths continue to rise in the U.S.. This seems to be a uniquely US problem according to research by Rutgers University and Virginia Tech. After studying 28 years of data and comparing it to four other countries comparable to U.S. in both affluence and travel, the four other countries substantially outperformed the United States in reducing pedestrian deaths. Read on to learn more about the results and ways you can help to decrease pedestrian accidents. Continue reading

September 13, 2023

Car Accidents: Three New Statistics and One Important Piece of Advice

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Despite decades of public safety campaigns, drunk driving is on the rise. According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most recent data shows nearly 14,000 people lost their lives to drunk driving in the last data year, a nearly 15% increase over the prior year. Drunk driving accidents account for almost 1/3 of all traffic related deaths. Continue reading

August 18, 2023

Golf Cart Accidents in Tennessee

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Golf carts are no longer just for golf. If you go to the beach, the lake or even in your own neighborhood subdivision, golf carts are likely to be on the road. In our little area at Tims Ford Lake, 80% of the residents have a golf cart. The Days have resisted the trend in an effort to force ourselves to walk more but we are definitely in the minority. Each year there are approximately 15,000 golf cart injuries. If you own a golf cart or have been injured in a golf cart accident, you should understand some key legal issues. Continue reading

August 4, 2023

Pedestrian Accidents in Nashville Are Increasing

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

As Nashville injury lawyers, we have seen an uptick in the number of pedestrian accident cases in our office, but these new numbers are startling. Nashville has roughly double the number of pedestrian accidents resulting in death as the rest of the country. Last year alone, 49 pedestrians lost their lives in Nashville. Read on to learn more about the causes and what can you do to help reduce these statistics. Continue reading

June 5, 2023

100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers. In fact, according to AAA, more than 2,000 teen drivers will be killed nationwide during that period. Car crashes involving teen drivers spike during this period in large part because teens are out of school and so they have more time to be out on the roads. Do you know the risks for your teen driver? Read on to learn about the dangers and safety tips for preventing the most common killer of teens. Continue reading

May 23, 2023

Knoxville Manufacturer of Air Bag Inflators Refuses Recall Request

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the federal agency charged with overseeing the safety of vehicles on the country’s roadways. After an eight-year investigation, the Knoxville company, ARC Automotive of Knoxville, Inc., has been told to recall roughly 67 million inflators in the United States because they could explode and hurl shrapnel. According to the NHTSA, two people have been killed and seven have been injured in the United States and Canada. Here is what you need to know and some legal thoughts on this issue. Continue reading

May 10, 2023

Pedestrian Accidents: What to Know

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

May is National Walking Month. Walking is a fabulous form of exercise. It also helps reduce carbon emissions, allows you to see a city or area more closely, decreases road congestion and saves money. But, walking can also be dangerous. Pedestrian fatalities have increased every year for more than a decade and pedestrians now account for 17% of all fatalities involving cars and trucks. In 2021 (which is the most recent data-analyzed year) there were 1,512 pedestrian involved crashes in the State of Tennessee. In the country as a whole, a pedestrian is killed every 81 minutes. Nashville’s data has been released for 2022 and the city saw a record high 49 pedestrians killed. Read on to refresh yourself on Tennessee pedestrian law and some things you can do to help reverse this trend. Continue reading