Auto Accident
Torso 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 MoreThe Dangers of Freezing Temperatures
Winter is finally here. The air grows colder and colder. Frost decorates the dying grass and trees; maybe you’re evening hearing rumors of snow. Days are chilly, and nights are freezing… So, what does this mean for you? What does this mean for the greater community? Tennessee knows how cruel the cold can be, especially…
Read MoreAre Rural Roads More Dangerous Than City Roads?
Often, we think of driving in the city as treacherous territory, and it does come with its own risks; however, more deaths occur on rural roads. What with less traffic and fewer pedestrians, it’s hard to imagine why there’s an increased risk of crashes and accidents on these roads, but the facts don’t lie. And…
Read MoreWhy Do Insurance Companies Investigate Car Accidents?
After you’ve been in an accident, there’s much to deal with. Insurance is one of them. You file a claim, and then the insurance company has to investigate your claim. It’s a hassle, right? It’s obvious you’ve been in an accident; you might even have sustained injuries from it; so why do they have to…
Read MoreCloudy Headlights and Other Car Safety Concerns
People don’t spend a lot of time thinking about headlights (unless someone else’s is shining directly in your eyes while you’re driving) but they’re critical components for safe driving. Your headlights need to work at all hours of the day. They need to work in the early morning before the sun rises and at night…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Car Accident Caused by a Medical Emergency?
Most accidents happen because one driver violates the traffic laws, drives while distracted, drives while drunk, or is too tired to drive. In these cases, the driver is primarily responsible for any injuries or deaths that are due to the crash. Some accidents, though, occur because of a sudden medical emergency. A driver may lose…
Read MoreWhy Trucks Are Dangerous While They’re Turning
Trucks are dangerous enough when they travel in a straight line. Controlling a truck is even more difficult during a turn. They’re big and bulky, and their blind spots are large. This is why so many commercial drivers are required to have a special license to operate trucks; they need to be safe, and other…
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