Car accidents can cause many different types of chest injuries. The manner of the accident is one contributing factor. Higher-speed accidents, head-on crashes, broadsides, and side-impact collisions can all cause chest injuries. How the driver or passenger reacts is another factor. Drivers who come into contact with the dashboard, steering wheel, or other car occupants are more likely to experience chest trauma. Airbags that deploy after an accident are another known cause of chest injuries. According [...]

Most of us have experienced car accidents like fender benders. But don’t be fooled: even “minor” accidents can cause serious injuries. After all, if the impact was enough to bend your fender, then it was enough to cause you harm. If you’ve been injured in a fender bender, seek medical help immediately and contact an experienced personal injury attorney. What is a fender bender? A fender bender is a term used to describe a automobile [...]

After being in a car accident, motorcycle accident, or any other type of accident, you may be curious to know what type of evidence will help you build a strong case against the individual who is responsible. This is great thinking, as you want to ensure that you have everything ready and in order when reaching out to an attorney about your case. One of the first and most valuable pieces of evidence that your Knoxville [...]

When a driver is involved in any type of car accident and law enforcement is called, the responding officers are required to fill out and submit a car crash report before leaving the scene. This report usually explains to authorities what happened during the crash, what the officer saw at the scene of the accident, and who may be liable. Several days after your car accident, you may start to think about what legal routes [...]

Honda has been in the news recently for a huge recall of their vehicles due to issues with the rear cameras. This information may be beneficial to individuals who have been involved in an accident or struck by a driver who was operating a Honda vehicle. Even though rearview cameras have been placed in all newer model cars, it is important to remember to still look over your shoulder and check your blind spots when the [...]

Multi-car pile ups are traumatic incidents that can result in some devastating consequences for those involved. For an injury victim, determining liability in these accidents is important, as it can determine who is responsible for the damages and all the injuries sustained by everyone involved. These types of chain-reaction accidents are when a car crashes into the back of another car, causing that car to smash into the car in front of it, and the chain [...]

Seat belts are super important when it comes to car accidents—and there is a reason they are required by law in just about every state. When you wear a seat belt, it keeps you securely fastened in your seat, reducing the chances of serious injuries or even worse outcomes in the event of an accident. Like most states, Tennessee has a law that requires everyone to wear a seat belt. However, that does not mean that [...]

A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows multiple midsize SUVs rate badly for backseat safety in crash tests. The IIHS tested 13 midsize SUVs for front crash protection and gave a “poor” rating to six models. Per the organization: “IIHS recently updated its longstanding moderate overlap front crash test to add a rear passenger dummy positioned behind the driver. Although the test still includes a driver dummy, rear passenger protection is [...]

When we are in a car, there is some protection offered by the vehicle itself. Unlike a pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist, drivers of (and passengers in) sedans or trucks are surrounded by thick, hard metal that may offer some shielding against an object or other vehicle that it crashes into. While it can provide that protection during minor crashes, in more severe accidents, the car itself can become a dangerous weapon surrounding you. The steering wheel [...]

As beautiful as our state is, Tennessee is no stranger to some less-than-beautiful weather. Our prime location means we get a taste of all extremes depending on where we are. This doesn’t always mean life-threatening twisters or hurricanes, but that inclement driving weather is nothing too new to us locals. Whether it’s simple rain, slippery leaves, ice and snow, or a terrible mix, our commutes can easily get much more dangerous. Ideally, we just avoid driving [...]