Auto Accidents

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently reported that Polaris Industries confirmed it would pay a $27.25 million civil penalty for failing to immediately notify CPSC that two of its ROV models created an unreasonable danger of death or serious injury due to product defects. The defective vehicles included the RZR 900 (model years…

On March 18, 2018, a self-driving Uber Volvo SUV killed 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg as she walked her bicycle across a street in Tempe, Arizona. She’s believed to be the first pedestrian killed by a self-driving vehicle. This tragic accident is raising many new questions about the safety of autonomous vehicles. The Uber was in autonomous…

Cell phone use, including texting and driving, caused 18,122 traffic crashes in Tennessee in 2017. Even though texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, cellphone-related traffic crashes continue to increase year after year. The law banning texting and driving, TN Code section 55-8-199, has been on the books since 2009, but the law…

Vehicle safety standards have continually increased over recent decades, as the government and automakers cooperate on making the cars we love to drive safer for both drivers and passengers. Car manufacturers understand that safety is also a big selling point with customers. This is particularly true when a manufacturer can point to one or more…

One of the questions we hear the most from our clients right after they’ve been in an accident is, “What about my car?” Whether or not you sustained an injury in an accident, the frustration (and stress) of dealing with property damage and repairs can be a bit overwhelming. We can help you through the…

Motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of death for children. Although there are many variables on the road—reckless drivers and inclement weather—there are proven ways to reduce the chances of injury and death. Use caution when driving and take advantage of safety measures to help your kids stay safe. Seat belts are…

Remember when people drove two types of vehicles: a truck or a car? Sure, there were a lot of types of cars – coupes, sedans, station wagons, etc. – but they all kind of looked the same. They had 2 or 4 doors, were relatively low to the ground, and didn’t have a bed in…

After you have been in an auto accident, especially one where you have sustained injuries (whether they were immediately apparent or not), there’s a lot of commotion. You need to call the insurance company, get a copy of the accident report from the police, rent a car while you figure out what to do with…

Roads and highways are an integral part of the American transit system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) helps oversee and regulate the system and recently announced a new strategy, “The Road Ahead,” as part of its larger project “The Road to Zero,” to improve America’s roads and the lives of the people who…

It might seem strange to think that you might be held liable for a traffic accident just because you sent the driver a text message, but the issue is currently being litigated in a Pennsylvania court room. There is a story in the Washington Post about Daniel E. Gallatin, who was killed in a motorcycle…