Car Accident

Our lives are becoming increasingly “automated.” From smart homes to smart cars, we rely on technology more than ever to make our lives easier and, above all—keep us safe. But these technologies aren’t infallible. As the number of autonomous vehicles on the road rises, so does the number of accidents associated with them. In fact,…

Here in Tennessee, our roads are full of lovely views and winding highways, but some routes can be dangerous. Certain stretches have gained a reputation for frequent accidents and hazardous conditions, from heavily trafficked interstates to tricky rural roads. These accidents can cause devastating injuries and serious property damage. Today, we want to talk about…

Chattanooga drivers are very familiar with the difficulties of navigating the roadways during rain, snow, fog, hail, or sleet. While it is recommended to stay home and off the road, poor weather causes roads to become icy and slippery. In snowy or freezing rain conditions, drivers often weather conditions; some people still need to go…

Each year, between 250,000 to 500,000 people experience some level of spinal cord injury (SCI) around the world. In the United States alone, there are about 282,000 people currently living with an SCI while over 17,000 new cases are introduced each year. Spinal cord injuries in Chattanooga can happen due to a variety of causes,…

All parents in Tennessee should be aware of the state’s child passenger safety laws. While some motor vehicle accidents cannot be avoided, you may be able to prevent your child from suffering severe and catastrophic injuries by ensuring that they are seated and properly buckled up. As a parent, your child’s safety should always be…

Anyone who is injured in a Chattanooga car accident can seek damages through a personal injury claim or lawsuit – and that includes passengers. The rules which govern these types of claims are a little different, however, so your path to recovery should be guided by an experienced injury attorney. Today, we want to look…

When people think of speed-related accidents, they usually think of motor vehicle drivers driving too fast. However, there are a lot of speed-related accidents that involve slow driving. It may be less common, but it does still happen. In fact, driving too slowly can be almost as dangerous as going over the speed limit. Although…

In 2020, over 3,000 people were killed in car accidents involving distracted driving. If you are wondering what exactly distracted driving is, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines it as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling…

Most people believe that larger roads and highways mean less car accidents. In fact, there have been many efforts in the United States to make our highways wider in hopes that it will minimize car wrecks, especially among large trucks and tractor trailers. However, there is strong evidence showing that wider lanes and roads actually…

Every year it seems like there’s new automated technology created for cars in order to help prevent accidents. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems are now required in all new cars, and they do cut down on rear-end crashes by a significant amount, but AEB is not infallible. Researchers have found the AEB system will not…