Motor Vehicle Accidents

Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA predicted that a record number of people will travel more than 50 miles to celebrate this year’s feast. If their prediction holds, then the number of people traveling to Thanksgiving destinations will approach 80 million and will...

The days are getting shorter as winter gets closer. Also, with Daylight Savings Time ending for the year in early November, many Memphis residents will be traveling both to and from work in the dark or, at best, in the twilight. Those who operate vehicles on...

The moments after a car accident can be incredibly confusing, disorienting and traumatizing. Your immediate focus is likely to be on treating injuries, ensuring everyone’s safety and assessing the damage to vehicles. In the days following the accident, you might start...

A key part of preventing auto accidents is research. For drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others who take to the Tennessee roads, it is imperative to be aware of trends and what is causing collisions. This is a vital part of staying safe. Still, a recently...

According to recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, the number of traffic fatalities related to medium and large trucks increased slightly between 2021 and 2022. As reported by a trucking industry source, NHTSA determined...

When people in Tennessee are in an auto accident, their lives can be upended in an instant. Getting treatment and dealing with the aftermath of a crash can lead to a long list of problems with their health, finances and family. Assessing the collision and determining...

According to a report from the National Safety Council, the recent Christmas and New Year’s holiday weekends may have ended in tragedy for some families. The Council estimated that across the country, over 700 people would lose their lives in holiday motor vehicle...

Motor vehicle accidents happen very rapidly. Many events that are crucial to understanding why the accident happened may be condensed into a few seconds. People involved in an accident often do not observe – or cannot remember – the sequence of events that caused the...

Auto accidents are one of the main causes of serious injuries and untimely deaths in Tennessee. To combat the problem, state entities track the number of fatal crashes. In addition, they assess the causes and strive to craft solutions to reduce their frequency....

The roads across the nation are getting increasingly dangerous with a spike in auto accidents causing injuries and fatalities. In Memphis and throughout Tennessee, this is also a major concern. For people in Tennessee, however, they might not realize the level of risk...