Auto Accidents

Filing an insurance claim after an auto accident can be somewhat intimidating. If the other driver is covered by Allstate insurance, filing a claim and receiving adequate compensation to cover your damages may be a challenge you are not expecting. In fact, Allstate has garnered a reputation in the industry and among insurance reviewers as…

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft help people all across Tennessee get to work, meet with their doctors, arrange for social visits, and get across town. Some of the benefits of rideshare services are that you can reserve a ride when you need one, and the cost is often less than taking a taxicab.…

Starting July 1st, Tennessee will no longer allow people to use hand-held devices while driving. The new law makes it illegal to be:  “Physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person’s body, a: Wireless telecommunications device; however, a person 18 years of age or older may use an earpiece, headphone device, or device…

For many people, it’s tempting to try to settle their car accident cases on their own. They think by saving the legal fees and getting their money quickly, that they’ll come out ahead. Unfortunately, too many accident victims realize after the settlement that they made a mistake – often a big mistake. In short, no…

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for 2017 confirm that more than 37,133 people were killed in traffic accidents in 2017. The number of deaths is a slight decrease from 2016 when 37,461 people died in vehicle crashes. The leading causes of traffic deaths include the following: Drunk driving. Drunk and drugged…

Whether you own a brand-new SUV, a well-used sedan, or any other type of car, after a car accident you might need to get the car fixed or replaced. The question of who pays for those repairs depends upon who is responsible, and the type of insurance involved. If you caused the accident, then you…

Science Daily recently profiled a study based on data from the US Department of Transportation (US DOT). The study analyzed over 5,000 vehicle collisions with the aim of determining how sleep affected the likelihood of a car accident. The study was performed because tired drowsy are dangerous drivers. Per the research, drowsy drivers: Lack the…

Defective cars are dangerous cars. Defective car parts cause accidents leading to traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, vision loss, broken bones, and many other serious injuries. When a defective product causes death or injury, the victims and their families have the right to hold the manufacturers and potentially others in the supply chain accountable. One way…

Many times it takes a motor vehicle crash to help you realize your car insurance does not provide sufficient coverage. Having maximum car insurance coverage is essential, as the average car accident that leads to a serious injury can costs tens – if not hundreds – of thousands of dollars. Car insurance is expensive, but…

With all of the new features and technology manufacturers are adding to cars and trucks, driving a vehicle is getting safer than it ever was before. However, statistics for pedestrians aren’t quite as positive. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released a study revealing that nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in…