Auto Accident
Common Back Injuries from Car Accidents
A car accident can be quite traumatic; add an injury, and the trauma continues. Many car accident victims suffer back injuries, which can lead to debilitating pain and loss of employment. Even when the damage is not permanent, many victims still take a very long time to heal. Statistics from Good Body report that back…
Read MoreLane Departure Warning Systems Work. Why Don’t We Use Them?
There’s been a lot of new vehicle safety tech introduced over the last few years, but one of the more popular systems offers lane departure warnings (LDW). This system alerts drivers when they cross over a lane marker. They’re a little different from lane keeping assistance (LKA) systems, which affect the steering column to prevent…
Read MoreTop 7 Reasons Why Distracted Driving Is Dangerous
When we hear of distracted driving accidents, some of us have mixed reactions. Some of us are sad to hear of another devastating car accident, and some of us listen with a tinge of guilt. Whether we want to admit it, we all have been distracted while driving. There is not one driver that hasn’t…
Read MoreWe Warned You SUVs Were Deadly
SUVs are proving to be as dangerous as we predicted. While they may look nice and be fun to drive, the truth is that they are proving to be a great risk especially to pedestrians. With a larger hood and wide A-frames, these large and heavy vehicles reduce visibility for the driver, increasing the risk…
Read MoreWhy Are ATVs So Dangerous?
All Terrain Vehicles, or ATVs, are one of Tennesseans’ favorite pastimes. There is nothing quite like getting covered in mud in the woods while bouncing over hills on an ATV. However, along with so many of our seasonal activities, we need to be careful and take extra caution when going out for a ride. We…
Read MoreTorso Injuries from Car Accidents
Every year, thousands of people end up in car accidents. Sometimes, the injuries sustained from the crash are minor – just some bruising and scrapes. But unfortunately, a large number of accidents end up with the drivers severely injured, perhaps suffering an injury that will affect them the rest of their lives. Such injuries can…
Read MoreDo Certain Cars Catch Fire More Than Other Cars?
We love a good fire as much as the next person. Whether we’re toasting up some marshmallows or just keeping warm on a cold night, there’s a lot to be said for a good fire. We just don’t want those fires in our car and truck engines. Yet it seems like every day, there’s another…
Read MoreTesla Under Investigation for “Passenger Play” Video Game Concerns
Electric vehicle giant Tesla is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over its Passenger Play feature. Per its name, Passenger Play allows Tesla passengers to access a variety of video games on the vehicle’s dashboard screen while the car is in motion through the Tesla Arcade system. Although this might sound…
Read MoreWomen Are Dying in Car Accidents. Here’s Why.
A few years ago, we shared with you an advertisement from Volvo about the automobile manufacturer’s plans to test their vehicles using female crash test dummies. Volvo’s decision to do this was vitally important since women suffer more injuries – including more severe injuries – in car accidents than men, particularly whiplash and other neck-related…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Agreeing to a Settlement
Okay, so you’ve been in an accident. Your car is wrecked, and you have sustained injuries. Your insurance company is offering you a settlement, but should you take it? Before you do anything, there are some questions you should consider with your lawyers when considering the settlement: Will it cover my medical bills? Will it…
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