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Standards for Commercial Drivers would help Reduce Risk of Tennessee Trucking Accidents

Road Safe America has been waiting patiently for three years for the federal government to act on Docket # FMCSA-2007-27748, which would require minimum standards for anyone in the U.S. wanting a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Our Knoxville personal injury lawyers know that improperly trained tractor-trailer drivers pose a huge…

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Teens More Likely to Text and Drive Causing Increased Risk for Knoxville Car Accidents

As more and more teens hit the road and the school year winds down, drivers will be at an increased chance of being involved in a Knoxville car accident. Knoxville injury lawyers know all too well the severity of distracted driving among teens. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood states, “Distracted…

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Trucks Pose Threat to Increase Rates of Fatal Knoxville Car Accidents

A 76-year-old Kentucky County Commissioner died after his Fort Explorer collided with a Mack truck last week, reports the Knoxville News Sentinel. Tennessee trucking accident pose a serious threat to motorists — more than 70 percent of those killed in trucking accidents are occupants of passenger vehicles. Most recently, safety…

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Drunk Driving a Leading Cause of Car Accidents in Knoxville, Maryville

Our Knoxville accident lawyers know that in 2009, alcohol was involved in more than one-third of all fatal Tennessee car accidents. Knox News reported on a recent early morning crash that sent 3 people to the hospital. The accident happened in front of Rocky Hill Elementary School, located in the…

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Fewer Tennessee Trucking Accidents if Positive Drug Tests Followed Truckers from Job to Job

Road Safe America joins the American Trucking Association and other safety minded organizations in advocating for a central clearinghouse to monitor heavy commercial vehicle drivers who test positive for drugs and alcohol. Historically, drivers that test positive for drugs and alcohol hop from state to state and job to job…

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15-passenger Vans at High-Risk for Tennessee Accidents

The father of a 15-year-old girl killed in a Knoxville traffic accident involving a 15-passenger van is trying to warn other parents of the dangers, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel. Knoxville personal injury lawyers have seen several horrific crashes in recent months — including a church-van accident in Georgia…

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Cell Phone Captures Evidence in Wake of Knoxville Car Accident

NBC10 News reports a victim used his smartphone to record a hit-and-run driver leaving the scene of a Knoxville car accident. Knoxville personal injury lawyers continue to see technology influence accident cases, for both good and ill. Whether it’s cell phone cameras, red-light cameras, or distracted driving, the wired world…

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41 years without a Tennessee Trucking Accident Deserves Recognition

Tennessee trucking accident lawyers know what an accomplishment it is when a commercial driver makes it 25 years without an accident. And we salute the 180 UPS drivers in Tennessee who have managed to do so. In particular, Stanley Coker of Knoxville and Michael Jenks of Springfield have each driven…

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Increase in Fatal Car Accidents in Tennessee includes more Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

Tennessee car accidents are on the rise after five years of decline, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Authorities are particularly concerned about a significant increase in the number of Tennessee pedestrian accidents. A Knoxville personal injury lawyer can help protect your rights in the wake of a serious or…