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Nobody ever wants to get into a car crash, but we know they are a reality. During the latest reporting year in Tennessee, there was more than 67,000 vehicle crash injuries and 1,063 fatalities. While the vast majority of crashes are considered “property damage only,” there are many others in which people do not realize…

Pedestrian accidents are a rising problem everywhere in the United States, including right here in Tennessee. Over the last decade, most states have passed stringent laws related to driving while distracted. In many states, it is illegal to text and drive or talk on the phone without a hands-free device. But what about when we…

Those who work in manufacturing, industrial areas, and construction face risks from heavy equipment accidents. Workers in these fields and others are exposed to dangerous situations each day. Even with the best safety equipment and training, injuries and fatalities still regularly occur. In many cases, these incidents happen because of the carelessness or negligence of…

Road construction can be frustrating for drivers, but it is important for all of us to remember that real people work in these construction zones. They put their lives on the line each day to ensure our roads are safe. Unfortunately, US Federal Highway Administration says that there were 132 roadside construction worker fatalities in…

Impaired driving is dangerous driving. Nearly everyone knows that, but so many people still make the choice to drive while impaired. However, there are different kinds of impaired driving. Today, we are going to cover the five types of impaired driving. Alcohol-Related Impairment During the latest reporting year in Tennessee, there were nearly 6,000 known…

We hear about rear-end vehicle collisions all the time, but they are far more severe when a motorcycle is rear-ended. In most rear-end collisions involving passenger vehicles, there are only minor injuries or no injuries at all reported. A rear-end crash involving a motorcycle is almost always going to result in an injury or a…

One of the most common injuries that result from a car accident is whiplash. However, many people do not fully understand what whiplash is or how devastating it can be. Today, we want to give an overview of what whiplash is as well as what you need to do in the aftermath of a car…