Good Samaritan laws protect those who provide safety to others during dangerous situations or necessary rescue. Tennessee’s Good Samaritan Law protects people from liability if they meet certain conditions. These laws stem from public policy considerations that those who voluntarily perform care in emergencies outside of a medical setting should…
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Earlier Sunsets Increase Risks for Knoxville Pedestrian Accidents
Car and pedestrian accidents in Knoxville are much more likely now that the sun sets earlier in Daylight Saving Time. With the time change, we get more evening hours, increasing the increased risks of accidents. Unfortunately, drivers’ abilities behind the wheel are hindered when it’s dark out. Even though only…
Distracted Driving Accident in Knoxville Seriously Injures Local Competitive Bicyclist
The life of a local competitive bicycle racer completely changed on day after a speeding vehicle, traveling on Foothills Parkway, collided with the his left leg and sent him 50 feet through the air, according to Knox News. The rider suffered a number of fractures from the Knoxville bicycling accident.…
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…
Pedestrian Accidents a Common Danger in Knoxville and Maryville
Doctors agree that we have become too sedentary in our lives so we should get out there and exercise to reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease. Unfortunately, walking and biking, traditionally used as forms of exercise, are proven to be almost as deadly when using streets that are…
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…