Category Archives: Car Accidents
Multiple Injuries Involved in Hayride Crash
A hayride may sound like fun around the holidays, but for more than a dozen people, a hayride crash led to serious injuries. The accident happened in Wilson County on an evening in late October. The crash happened on Central Pike near Beckwith Road. A “hayride-type vehicle” and several other vehicles were involved in… Read More »
10 Injured in Head-on Crash in Mt. Juliet
It is important for drivers to stay in their lane and travel in the correct direction. Otherwise, they can cause head-on collisions. This recently happened in Tennessee. A head-on crash involving two cards occurred on the afternoon of November 29 in Mt. Juliet. The accident was so severe that it triggered a “mass casualty”… Read More »
Driver Not Injured in Lake Crash But Arrested for DUI
It is never fun when a vehicle crashes into a lake. These accidents tend to end badly, with someone getting seriously injured or drowning. Fortunately, a driver of a pickup truck that was submerged in a lake in Tennessee was able to escape without injury. However, he was arrested for DUI. A truck ended… Read More »
What to Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries in car accidents. It is especially prevalent in rear-end collisions. It occurs when the neck and head are suddenly forced forward and then violently snapped backward, overstretching the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the neck. While many people assume whiplash is a minor injury, it can… Read More »
Woman Killed in Crash With Pickup Truck
One wrong move while out on the roadway can lead to a crash. Right of way issues are especially common and can lead to fatal accidents. Sadly, this was recently the case in Murfreesboro. A 63-year-old woman was killed in a crash with a pickup truck. The fatal accident occurred on July 18 on… Read More »
Car Accidents Involving Road Debris
When you’re driving on the roadway, you may be worrying about the actions of other drivers, but you should also be worrying about what’s on the road. Road debris is a serious issue that can lead to accidents and even fatalities. It’s important to be especially careful on interstate highways. In fact, debris-related crashes… Read More »
Why Uninsured Motorist Coverage is Necessary
You are required to have auto insurance in almost all states. Tennessee mandates the following for drivers: $25,000 for each injury or death per accident. $50,000 for total injuries or deaths per accident. $25,000 for property damage per accident. While insurance is costly, you probably want to add an additional coverage: uninsured motorist insurance…. Read More »
Panera Bread Closed After Alcoa Crash
Unfortunately, vehicles often lose control and drive through objects and buildings such as restaurants. This is what recently happened in Alcoa. A car crashed into a Panera Bread restaurant on the morning of August 23. A witness reported the crash to the Alcoa Police Department. Police officers and members of the Alcoa Fire Department… Read More »
Dangers of Driving on Flooded Streets
Flooded streets are common in Tennessee, so if you’re driving on the road, you need to stay alert at all times. Floods can happen even during the summer months. You should never trust water in the road. Floods can pose serious threats to both your vehicle and personal safety. Even seemingly shallow water can… Read More »
Back and Neck Injuries From Car Accidents
Car crashes can lead to various injuries. Back and neck injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. Even a seemingly minor collision can cause significant damage to the spine, muscles, and soft tissues. Back and neck injuries can be painful and hard to treat. They can also affect mobility to… Read More »