Auto Accident
Protecting Yourself on Dangerous Tennessee Roads Like “The Dragon”
Residents of Blount Country and visitors of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park know all too well the dangers of driving on “The Dragon’s Tail.” It’s a stretch of road on US 129 that’s named for it’s tight, winding curves along a very steep drop. The portion of roadway boasts 318 curves along 11 miles.…
Read MoreRevolutionary Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Hits the Market But Will It Solve the Biggest Problem
Dianese, an Italian manufacturer of protective wear for motorcycling, mountain biking and downhill skiing announced the creation of a new motorcycle jacket called the Misano 1000. The state-of-the-art jacket includes a built-in airbag and all of the tech necessary to automatically know when to deploy it. The manufacturer isn’t the first to the airbag jacket…
Read MoreKeeping Your Kids Safe in Cars: Tennessee Child Safety Laws
Even when you do everything to keep your child protected, there are still reckless drivers on the loose on Nashville roadways. But knowing and abiding by Tennessee’s child safety laws can help protect you and your kids while you’re on the road. In case you get hit, give your child the best possible chance to…
Read MoreMultiple-Car Accident Caused by Driver Running a Red Light
A five-car crash, resulting from a driver running a red light, wreaked havoc on Antioch Pike in Nashville on October 21st. A reckless driver barreled into a tractor-trailer after ignoring a stop light, and three more cars were hit as a result. Two people were transported to Vanderbilt Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.…
Read MoreHow Auto Accident Reconstruction Experts Find the Cause of a Car Crash
On August 20th, 23 vehicles – including a box truck and an 18-wheeler – were involved in a multi-vehicle accident that shut down I-24 for hours, according to reports from WKRN.com and The Tennessean. While many people went to the hospital for injuries, no fatalities were reported. An accident of this magnitude means it can…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Lien Against your Auto Accident Claim
Let’s say you have been injured in a car crash, and your Nashville auto accident attorney has negotiated a settlement on your behalf –but then to your surprise, you discover that a lien has been placed on your claim. What at first seemed like a healthy amount for your settlement might be diminished significantly by…
Read MoreBackup Cameras Are Not Foolproof: Safety Precautions for Drivers
Driving a vehicle in reverse can be one of the most dangerous driving maneuvers. Every vehicle has blind spots, so vehicle manufacturers began adding backup cameras to help drivers get a clear view of what is behind their vehicle when they are backing out of a parking space or driveway. But drivers can be lulled…
Read More“Failure to Yield” on the Police Report Doesn’t Mean It’s All Your Fault
Rocky Law Firm takes a closer look at the fatal crash involving a speeding rented Lamborghini in South Nashville On April 4, 2016 at around 4:30pm along the 4800 Block of Nolensville Road in South Nashville, 28-year old, Suk Rai, was killed when he was ejected from his Nissan Altima after being struck by a…
Read MoreCan Wearing a Seatbelt in a Car Accident Really Save My Life?
On April 9, 2016, two people were killed and five others injured in a single vehicle crash that happened around 10pm on Interstate 40 West near mile marker 238 in Lebanon, Tennessee. A Chevrolet Suburban carrying the 6 passengers along with the driver were traveling westbound when the vehicle lost control and rolled, coming to…
Read MoreI Didn’t Realize How Bad I Was Hurt After a Car Accident Until a Few Days Later
Rocky Law Firm comes to the rescue of a young woman who was injured in a car accident when the at-fault insurance company turns its back on her. “I was hurt in a car accident. He hit me from behind on the left side. When it happened, I was just upset my brand new car…
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