The National Traffic Safety Board has updated its “most wanted” list of driver and traffic safety improvements, focusing again on vehicle safety issues also commonly discussed on our Tennessee Injury Attorney blog. From seat belt enforcement to distracted driving among teen drivers, the NTSB recognizes that state governments are uniquely…
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“Lights on for Life” aims to Reduce Risk of Car Accidents in Tennessee Involving Drunk Drivers
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies throughout the state will participate in “Lights on for Life” this Friday, as a reminder of the dangers of drunk driving as we head into the busy holiday travel season. Our Knoxville accident attorneys and staff wish each of you a…
Older drivers at increased risk of car accidents in Tennessee
You are encouraged to speak to elderly loved ones about the importance of safe driving this week and throughout the holiday season in an attempt to reduce the risk of Knoxville car accidents. With the retirement of the baby boomers, the number of older drivers is expected to increase by…
Slick roads, heavy congestion, increase risk of Tennessee car accidents this Thanksgiving
As the busiest travel weekend of the year unfolds, heavy congestion is anticipated across Tennessee highways the next few days, the Jackson Sun reports. Tennessee roads are expected to see passage of more than 900,000 travelers this holiday weekend. With the hopes of reducing delays along the highways, the Tennessee…
Tennessee Car Accidents often Involve Tired Holiday Drivers
Nearly half of all drivers admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel and 1 in 10 say they have done so in the last year, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Highway Safety. And 1 in 4 of those admit they have driven in…
Knoxville Car Accidents, Tennessee Pedestrian Accidents a Risk With Early Darkness
The end of daylight savings time brings darkness to the afternoon commute and increases the risk of Tennessee pedestrian accidents and car accidents in Knoxville and the surrounding area. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that dark commutes increase the risk of accidents as the clocks go back an…