Car accidents

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2016 there were more than 6,700 people over the age of 65 killed in traffic accidents, representing about 18% of all traffic-related fatalities that year. It’s crucial for older drivers to acknowledge the impact their personal health has on driving ability and the…

Finding the right car seat for your child may feel overwhelming. Countless brands, varieties, and styles are available to choose from, and finding the right one may be difficult. Parents should keep several things in mind when purchasing car seats; finding the right one typically depends on the size and age of the child. Car…

Teen drivers face many significant risks on the road. A teenager who just earned his or her driver’s license may be eager to enjoy his or her newfound freedom and hit the road as soon as possible, but new drivers face one of the highest rates of serious accidents. Parents may feel nervous at the…

Thousands of car accidents happen in the United States every day, and drivers injured in these accidents may wonder how to pay for their damages. If another driver causes an accident, an injured driver can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver to recover his or her losses. However, an at-fault driver may also wonder…

Not all car crashes are accidents. Some occur on purpose, from someone trying to get money out of an insurance settlement. Insurance fraud is a common crime that costs insurance companies more than $40 billion each year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Unfortunately, many insurance fraud schemes involve unsuspecting victims who suffer real…

Distracted driving is an ongoing epidemic. Year by year, distracted driving accident statistics continue to increase around the globe. In Tennessee alone, distracted driving accidents increased from 10,822 in 2008 to 24,785 in 2017. While many things inside and outside the cab of the vehicle can distract a driver enough to cause an accident, certain…

Parents might know their teens aren’t the safest drivers on the road, but they may not realize that certain periods of time – particularly in the summer – pose even more threats than usual to a teen driver’s safety. Even if your teenager does everything right, a negligent or reckless fellow motorist could cause a…