The Terry Law Firm Blog
State routes throughout the country can be difficult to navigate for drivers, as the speed limit and number of lanes can change often. Many times, the speed limit can fluctuate greatly and without much warning when going through a town, and the road can change from a two lane highway to a four lane divided […]
As Tennessee readers already know, smartphones and developing technology are some of the leading causes of distractions for drivers. However, recent accidents have led some people to make the connection between the social media app Snapchat and dangerous driving. There is a growing concern that this app causes an increased risk for a motor vehicle […]
A motor vehicle accident of any kind can inflict serious injury and leave a victim with extensive physical and emotional trauma. Bus accidents are particularly dangerous as they involve a type of vehicle that can easily overturn, often with disastrous consequences. If you have been hurt because of the reckless or negligent actions of a […]
Parents are responsible for teaching their children to be safe and act responsibly, including when they are behind the wheel. Tennessee readers know that teen drivers are often too immature, ill-prepared or inexperienced to operate a vehicle safely. What many readers do not know is that parents may actually be liable when a teen driver […]
When a car accident results in a concussion, it can leave a victim with symptoms and side effects that last for weeks or months. It can be hard to overcome this seemingly minor type of injury, and many Tennessee car accident victims fail to realize that they do not have to suffer the aftermath alone. […]
Thanks to the unseasonably cool weather, many homes and businesses throughout the state of Tennessee have been keeping their furnaces on and their thermostats set to higher temperatures. While the simple act of running a furnace seems unremarkable on its own, it’s important to understand that it’s never without risks. Indeed, the incomplete combustion of […]
Recent advancements in auto safety technology have the remarkable distinction of shifting the focus from ensuring that vehicle occupants walk away from a crash to preventing the crash from occurring in the first place. Indeed, things like lane departure warning systems, backup cameras and, of course, emergency automatic braking have already proven worth their weight […]
One of the first lessons anyone is taught in driver’s education class about navigating the highways or interstates is that once you complete a pass via the left lane — or passing lane — and traffic is clear, you should re-enter the right lane in order to allow traffic to keep moving. However, if you […]
Given their precious cargo, it can be safely argued that one of the vehicle types around which motorists should always exercise the utmost caution is school buses. However, statistics show that this doesn’t always happen. Indeed, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that 327 children lost their lives in school-transportation-related accidents from […]
It may seem hard to believe but Tennessee’s motorcycle helmet law has been on the books since 1967. Indeed, this was the year that the majority of states enacted their helmet laws, as Congress then issued a rather serious ultimatum: either pass a helmet measure, or forfeit much-needed federal highway and safety funds. In the […]