Car accidents

Parking lots are dangerous settings, especially for pedestrians. Drivers speeding, going the wrong way, failing to yield the right-of-way, and driving distracted can all cause serious pedestrian collisions. According to the National Safety Council, more than 50,000 accidents, 60,000 injuries, and 500 deaths occur in parking lots and garages every year. The best way to…

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…

Car accidents occur in many scenarios, and determining fault when two cars collide tends to be straightforward. However, not all car accidents involve only two parties, and one collision may cause a chain reaction, especially in high traffic situations. When multiple cars are involved, determining liability becomes more difficult. Tennessee law makes those responsible for…

Driving on any highway includes the chance of needing to merge. Lanes may switch, an incident may have occurred ahead, and sometimes merging helps the overall flow of traffic. However, it’s not always easy to get to the lane you need to be in, especially when everyone else is trying to do the same. Sometimes…

There are many types of car accidents, and rear-end collisions are one of the most common. Though these fender bender situations seem simple, they can still result in a variety of injuries. Even a collision at slow speeds can cause serious damage. Some injuries following a rear-end collision are obvious, while others may be a…