Blog Posts in 2013

Failure to yield right of way results in teen pedestrian's death

A fatal truck accident out of Nashville this month is highlighting the importance of driver vigilance, especially when pedestrians are present, because not only are these types of accidents life-changing but also incredibly preventable as well. It’s a fact many of our readers here in Morristown likely know because of their own personal experiences and probably have an incredible amount of sympathy ...

Studies show how dangerous the roads can be over the holidays

Now that the holidays are officially here, you can relax and spend some much-needed time with family and friends. However, if you stop and reflect on the last few weeks out on the roads and highways, chances are very good that you may feel as if things not only seemed especially hectic, but perhaps even dangerous. As it turns out, this feeling is actually more than likely reality, as several ...

New report identifies the ten states with the worst drivers

It often seems as if every time you log onto the Internet that you are bombarded with news items discussing some seemingly random set of rankings or ratings. From electronics and cars to restaurants and universities, there is virtually no topic that is immune to this level of scrutiny. Indeed, several groups have recently released reports ranking the individual states in terms of which has the ...

New microdevice offers hope to those diagnosed with TBIs

Those unfortunate enough to have suffered a serious brain injury in a motor vehicle accident or as a result of the negligent conduct of another often face a long and uncertain road to recovery. That's because rehabilitation therapy -- which is both time-consuming and costly -- doesn't always produce the desired results, meaning a person may have to adjust to an entirely new and decidedly difficult ...