Emergency vehicles are vehicles such as those operated by the police, fire departments, or emergency medical services. Although the people driving these vehicles save countless lives, they may also cause accidents when responding to the scene of an emergency. According to Tennessee Emergency Vehicle Statutes, emergency vehicles do not have to follow general traffic laws […]
People don’t expect to be involved in a serious accident while enjoying a vacation, but unfortunately, accidents can happen anywhere at any time. Sustaining injuries in an accident is always a frightening experience. It can feel even more overwhelming when you’re away from home. If you have been hurt while on vacation in Sevierville due […]
The COVID-19 virus and the related lockdown have disrupted lives and businesses across the world. Despite the negative consequences of this crisis, recent studies show that there might also be some positive and surprising side effects of the pandemic when it comes to car crash. How Is the Pandemic Affecting Traffic Accidents? According to a […]
A car accident occurs every 10 seconds in the U.S., According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While some accidents are only minor “fender benders” that do not result in serious injury to either party, some – particularly those caused by speeding or distracted driving – ultimately prove to be fatal. Here, we’ll […]
There is currently a shortage of about 60,000 truck drivers at trucking companies across the United States, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), USA Today reported earlier this year. Truck driver shortages can have a significant impact on the truckers who are currently on the road as their employers push them to speed up […]
Like most states today, Tennessee uses a rule called “comparative fault” or “comparative negligence” when awarding partial compensation to injury victims who were partly at fault for the accident that harmed them. Comparative fault replaced the old rule called “contributory negligence.” Under contributory negligence, a person could not recover any damages if they were even […]
