If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a crash, you’ve likely already been told that TBIs can have a wide range of effects on a person. The symptoms someone suffers depends largely on what part of the brain was injured. Some people, in...
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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...
A Tennessee doctor’s words can be used as evidence of malpractice
The evidence on whether an apology from a doctor for a mistake or misdiagnosis minimizes the chances of a patient or family taking legal action is mixed. That decision is often based on several factors, like how serious the resulting harm was and how egregious the...
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...
Dangers of roadside billboards in Memphis
Billboards have long been a staple of American advertising, towering over highways and city streets. While their presence can liven up a dull commute through Memphis, there's concern over their impact on driver attention. Distractions on the road can lead to accidents...
Why are rural accidents so deadly?
Roughly 19% of the population of this country lives in rural areas, and only 31% of the total miles people travel in their vehicles involve rural roads. Yet, 43% of all traffic fatalities in 2020 occurred in rural areas. Given that rural roads see so much less traffic...
Events that shouldn’t ever occur during surgeries
Surgical never events are alarming and significant errors that should never occur during surgery. Unfortunately, they do occur, which causes considerable harm to patients. These mistakes are so egregious that they're often considered preventable with proper care and...

