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One of the first questions your insurance company will ask you after a collision is, “Were you and your passengers wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash?” If your answer is no, you might fear that this will interfere with your ability to recover compensation for the accident – even if you weren’t at…

In 2017, 1,699 pedestrians in Tennessee experienced traffic collisions (405 in Davidson County alone). A large percentage of these pedestrians were likely children and teenagers, based on statistical trends. Pedestrian accidents are the fifth-leading cause of death for children and teens ages five to 19, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. Why are teenagers so prone…

Serious injuries may always affect a person’s livelihood, but few personal injuries are as challenging as the loss of a limb. These types of injuries affect a person for his or her entire life and physical and psychological complications can follow. Phantom Limb Pain from a Medical Standpoint One of the complications following amputation is…

Safe home births are now possible with today’s modern medicine and the capabilities of healthcare. Nearly 35,000 pregnant Americans decide to deliver their babies at home each year instead of in the hospital. Parents understandably have the right to choose a preferred place to bring their newborn into the world. Reasons a family may decide…

Large commercial vehicles and trucks create a unique set of risks on Tennessee roadways. Not only are these vehicles big in size, they are also typically heavy loaded semi trucks may weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Because of this, accidents involving trucks often lead to serious damages and injury. Trucks carrying hazardous material pose another…

Drivers often find themselves in frustrating situations, whether it be unfavorable traffic conditions or any other factor that can lead to a frazzled state of mind. These conditions can lead to road rage, a form of deliberately aggressive driving used to intimidate or cause damage to another vehicle or driver. Many law enforcement officials consider…

Most commercial vehicle companies are exploring ways to increase safety, efficiency, and reduce the use of fuels. One of these options is a step closer to autonomous driving called platooning. What Is Truck Platooning? Platooning is a driving process that has camps both for and against it. Before we get into the benefits and dangers,…