Teen drivers have some of the highest fatal accident rates in the United States. It is well-known that young drivers pose a great risk on the roads, and their accident rate is disproportionate to their small age group. There are many things that contribute to this,...
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Has Tennessee found an incentive to minimize distracted driving?
Parents of teen drivers and those who share the road with these drivers (which is all of us) will be disturbed but perhaps not surprised to learn that according to the Tennessee Department of Safety, crashes involving teen drivers rose significantly in 2023 over the...
People may overlook broken bones after a car crash
The injuries possible in a motor vehicle collision can put someone in the hospital and force them to take leave from work. Car crash injuries can potentially cost tens of thousands of dollars or far beyond that. Spinal cord injuries and brain injuries, for example,...
Young kids or cellphones: Which is more distracting?
Distracted driving is one of the top reasons for car accidents in the United States. Part of the reason for this is that it comes in numerous forms. Drivers have to constantly be vigilant if they’re going to avoid distraction. One of the easiest ways to do this is to...
What is a safe following distance when driving?
Rear-end crashes can lead to all sorts of injuries for those in the front vehicle. The impact could throw their head forward with considerable force and damage the spine or spinal cord. If their brain hits the inside of their skull or their head hits the windshield...
Does speeding actually cause accidents?
It is well known that speeding can make an accident worse. Accidents at higher speeds tend to result in more severe injuries. The odds of fatalities are also higher. A high-speed crash simply means that there is more energy and a greater amount of force enacted on the...
The cost of a car crash fracture could exceed insurance coverage
There are many different types of severe injuries possible after a Tennessee car crash. Some people develop soft tissue injuries, like whiplash, while others may end up losing a body part. There are a host of injuries that are not minor but are also not necessarily...
Why crashes will increase next month
Despite calls for years now to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent and even proposed legislation in Congress to do so, the semi-annual time changes continue throughout most of the country, including Tennessee. The next time change is coming up on Nov. 5 when DST...
Why is whiplash such an elusive auto accident injury?
Whiplash is a term often thrown around in the context of car accidents, but its true nature remains elusive to many. It's not just a physical injury; it's a puzzle with many pieces. This injury occurs when the head is suddenly forced forward and then backward, causing...
3 types of injuries that result from side-impact accidents
When it comes to automobile accidents, those that involve side impacts can be particularly devastating. These collisions, often called T-bone accidents, transpire when one vehicle crashes into the side of another. They are known for causing a range of injuries because...

