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One of the first things you do immediately after a crash is call the police. When the police arrive, they will examine the crash scene and interview all parties involved. The police can act as a buffer between you and the other driver and gain a clear picture of how your crash occurred. Once the police have finished examining the…

When police believe that a crime has been committed, their mission is to find a suspect and make an arrest. In some cases, they end up arresting the wrong person. Wrongful arrest victims often don’t understand what the arrest is for. Nor do they know where to turn for help. Not only can a false arrest be a terrifying ordeal,…

Guardrails are installed on many major roads and highways throughout the Nashville area. They help prevent roadway departures in areas that are deemed dangerous, such as steep declines, trenches, near utility poles and trees, and waterways along the side of the road. In short, a collision with a guardrail may be less severe than driving off the road in a…

Nashville’s traffic congestion is at an all-time high, according to WSMV. Our city was ranked 24th in the nation for having the most traffic congestion in a study conducted by Texas A&M’s Transportation Institute. On average, the daily commuter in greater Nashville spends 58 hours in traffic each year. Nashville’s traffic congestion dipped during the recession from 2007-2009, but commuter…

Among the most likely causes of brake failure is the loss of fluid in the system, which operates on hydraulic pressure. In the event of a serious leak, the vehicle’s warning light should engage when the brakes are applied. Stop driving the vehicle and get immediate mechanical attention. A sudden leak, though, can lead to an accident with little or…

At some point, we have all driven while feeling tired. It’s dangerous for drivers to assume that they can stay awake when their eyelids start to get heavy. There are many drivers who think they can make it just a little bit longer, but suddenly they dose off at the wheel. According to researchers from Australia and New Zealand, drivers…

Slip, trip, and fall hazards are common at Nashville grocery stores. Sometimes, they are difficult to spot, which makes falls unexpected and unpredictable. Grocery store falls can happen in aisles, check out areas, entrances, exits, restrooms, parking lots, and outdoor walkways. If you were hurt in a grocery store fall because the hazard wasn’t properly addressed, it’s critical that you…

Multitasking or engaging in any kind of activity that takes drivers’ attention away from the road has become an unfortunate part of our driving culture. At any given time, a driver within your vicinity could be texting, making a phone call, browsing social media, eating, drinking, or taking care of personal hygiene behind the wheel. According to the Centers for…

Distracted driving is not a new phenomenon, but it’s a problem that appears to be getting worse, according to an Insurance.com study. More drivers are texting, fiddling with navigation systems and getting distracted by children in their car than they were two years ago, the study finds. Insurance.com surveyed 1,000 motorists about distracted driving and other risky behavior behind the…

Damages in a personal injury case shouldn’t just be limited to medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. In many cases, people who are injured in car accidents suffer mental and emotional trauma, as well as other forms of pain and suffering. These damages are considered non-economic and may be compensated with incontestable evidence. According to the U.S. Department of…