July 2018

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported approximately 475,000 accidents involving large trucks in 2016. Of these accidents, police attributed six to cargo load losses or shifts. While this might seem like a comparatively small number, it represents six serious commercial truck accidents and personal injuries that would not have happened with the simple…

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a brain injury that arises from an external force, such as a blow or bump to the head. If the jolt is hard enough, it could move the brain around inside the skull, resulting in swelling, bleeding, tissue tears, or other brain injuries. A victim’s odds of recovering…

Drivers who are just starting out can’t possibly have the experience, knowledge, and skills as seasoned adult drivers. This already puts teen drivers at a disadvantage on the road and increases the risk of collisions. In fact, the risk of car accidents is nearly three times higher among 16- to 19-year-olds than drivers 20 and…

Unsafe lane departures caused about 1,950 car accidents in Davidson County in 2017. According to national statistics, lane departures caused 53% of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. from 2014 to 2016. Lane departure accidents refer to collisions that occur after a vehicle leaves its lane, traveling either off the road or into another lane….

In Tennessee, people reported 393,912 car accidents in 2017. A breakdown of the accident causes for Davidson County shows that “improper lane changing,” “failure to signal intentions,” and “failure to keep in proper lane” caused almost 4,200 accidents in 2017. These are all common mistakes drivers make when trying to merge lanes. The best thing…

Sepsis is a deadly type of blood and tissue reaction to an infection within the body. Without immediate treatment, sepsis can be fatal. Sepsis is also preventable, by avoiding the original infection. Infections stem from contamination of wounds, such as unsanitary premises, unwashed hands, and unclean medical tools. If you or a loved one has…

Tow-truck driving is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Traveling to a foreign location, calming stressed drivers, working with heavy equipment, and maneuvering busy roads are all just part of a day’s work for tow-truck drivers. They can face many health and safety risks while on the job. Although they require special…