Forecasts for continued heat across Middle Tennessee mixed with typical summer storms are the perfect combination to produce hot and sweaty weather over the next week. Tennesseans may have adjusted to this summer weather but with the increase of tourists in our great city of Nashville it may be a good time to set out…
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On May 12, 2016
Move Over, It’s The Law
Move over Tennessee. Did you know you are breaking the law if you don’t slow down and move over to the farthest lane away when you see an emergency or utility vehicle on the side of a road or interstate? The Move Over Law has been in force in Tennessee for years, yet drivers are…
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On May 9, 2016
The Most Likely Car Wreck
Statistics have spoken. The most common type of car wreck in Tennessee has the following identifiers: Who: 21-29 Year Old Driver When: May to October: Thursday or Friday between 3-5pm Why: Tailgating or Not Staying In a Lane Statistically, we are at the start of car crash season. Over 2,500 crashes were reported in May…
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On April 25, 2016
An End To Distracted Driving
A recent study by Virginia Tech has found that drivers more than double their crash risk when they choose to engage in distracting activities that require them to take their eyes off the road. The study collected data from over 3,500 participants from 6 different locations across the United States. It was also found that…
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On April 14, 2016
I Was Injured In A Car Wreck: What Do I Do?
Don’t Leave the Scene: stay at the scene of the collision with your vehicle. Make sure you are in a safe place and out of danger. Turn your hazards on to notify other oncoming vehicles. Protect Your Health: call and wait for emergency responders, even if you think you are ok. Wait for the ambulance…
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On April 5, 2016
A Great Day In Court: By Jonathan Williams
I had a great time trying a car wreck injury case today in the General Sessions Court in Nashville. It was a case that many others lawyers probably would not have taken. It was not a “big” case but it was an IMPORTANT case to my clients, the parents of a 16 year old high…
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On March 10, 2016
So, this happened: Google driverless car hits bus
We would hate to say “I told you so”, BUT, we did mention this. Remember last month when we posted our blog: “A Modern Day Space Race: The Self-Driving Car”. We asked “who would be at fault in the instance of an accident with a driverless car?” Well, it has now come time to find…
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