Category: Car Accidents
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Injured by a drunk driver? Know your rights
If you are like millions of other people in the U.S., you tuned in to the Super Bowl this weekend. Sadly, many of the other people who watched the game ended their night with the reckless decision to drink and drive home. This is an unfortunately common decision people make on Super Bowl Sunday. In…
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Car crashes can sometimes be avoided, but not always
Trying to avoid a car accident is something that most drivers do without thinking. There are some circumstances that are more commonly associated with crashes than others. Learning how to avoid these causes can help you to stay safe on the road. These preventative methods won’t prevent all accidents, so if you are involved in…
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Woman’s car smashed by tanker truck rollover
Semi trucks pose very serious risks to the people who drive around them. These vehicles are very large and very heavy, which can prove devastating if they are involved in an accident with a smaller passenger vehicle. This was recently highlighted when a tanker truck rolled over on a sedan. It is unclear exactly how…
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How to avoid cellphone distraction while driving
There are numerous sources of driver distractions, but one of big concern in this age of electronic devices is cellphone usage. Almost every state has banned texting while driving, including Tennessee, and some also forbid all use of handheld cellphones. Tennessee may soon join the latter group, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press, as the House…
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Find out your options for seeking compensation after a crash
Car crashes are life changing events that you can’t control. In our previous blog post, we discussed what you should do after a car accident. That information is a good starting point if you find yourself in that situation. We know how scary it is. Once you have gotten the medical care that you need…
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Make a game plan for what you will do after a crash
Your nerves are likely to be rattled when you are involved in a car accident. This can make it difficult to remember what you should or shouldn’t do after the accident. Because of this, it is best to take a few minutes to refresh your mind about what you should do if you are in…
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Tennessee bus crash claims the life of elementary students
The news of the school bus crash in Chattanooga shocked the nation. Learning that elementary school students died while on a vehicle that is often touted as being safer than a passenger vehicle was harrowing. The crash sent dozens of children to the hospital, killed at least five children and led to the driver being…
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How are whiplash cases handled?
Some television shows and movies poke fun at people who were involved in a car accident and suffered whiplash. These injuries are actually quite serious, so claims for compensation associated with them must be taken seriously. If you suffered from whiplash, you should learn about the settlement process so that you know what to expect.…
