Year: 2015
As you make your way to the homes of friends and family this holiday season, chances are good that you’ll plan your trip in such a way so as to avoid having to drive late in the evening. While some of this may be attributed to the desire to avoid the danger posed by drowsy […]
Last time, we discussed how federal statistics reveal that there are currently more than 36 million licensed drivers over the age of 65 here in the U.S., and how many of these older drivers are at an elevated risk of being involved in serious — or even fatal — accidents due to changes brought on […]
The holiday season is officially upon us, meaning the volume of traffic here in Tennessee and across the U.S. is only going to increase in the coming weeks as more people make trips to shop, attend holiday parties, visit loved ones and perform other seasonal errands. One group of motorists that will undoubtedly be out […]
We tend to think about Thanksgiving turkey this time of year. But Tennessee motorists must have another animal in mind when driving in late fall: deer. Deer are prominent on highways during November and December, which can create havoc for motorists. Deer tend to move often during these months because it is mating and hunting […]
Last time, our blog discussed how even the most vigilant vehicle owners can’t possibly account for every potential safety issue and, as such, why it’s so important for anyone involved in a car accident to consider speaking with a skilled legal professional who can help determine whether a latent auto defect played a role in […]
A report released this past summer by IHS Automotive found that the average age for vehicles out on the roads and highways here in the U.S. is an impressive 11.5 years. While this vehicle longevity has undoubtedly left many people satisfied that their hard-earned dollars have been well spent, it’s important that this long-term reliability […]
In a series of ongoing posts, we’ve been examining the rather stringent testing program put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to combat the problem of impaired driving among licensed commercial motor vehicle operators. Indeed, our first two posts on this subject discussed how the agency calls for mandatory drug screening for […]
One of the most confusing and frustrating tasks for both expecting parents and parents with small children is often selecting a car seat. This is likely because they are confronted with a multitude of options while standing in the store aisle, all of which seem to offer different features and all of which seem like […]
Once their children are old enough to do more than just walk around the yard, most parents will start purchasing toys designed specifically for outdoor use, including sports equipment, bubbles, inflatable pools, wagons and, of course, tricycles. A recently published study in the medical journal Pediatrics, however, indicates that parents perhaps need to be a […]
It’s a nightmare scenario that plays out far too often across the country, including right here in Tennessee: Innocent motorists being struck from behind at full force by fully loaded semi trucks while stopped at a red light or sitting in traffic on the highway. While these serious — and often deadly — rearview crashes […]