Category Archives: Car Accidents
Woman Killed in Crash Caused by Police Chase
Police chases are among the most dangerous situations on the road. While they are often initiated to apprehend suspects, they can quickly put officers, bystanders, and other drivers at serious risk. Unfortunately, this recently happened in Nashville. A man had stolen a truck and was being pursued by Metro Nashville Police when he drove… Read More »
Man Killed in Crash With Trees
Car accidents do not always involve multiple vehicles. Sometimes drivers collide with large objects and suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries. Sadly, this was recently the case in Nashville. A man was killed after he went off the road and crashed into two trees. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of January 4. The… Read More »
Uninsured Motorists in Tennessee: What Drivers Need to Know
In order to drive in Tennessee, you need to have enough auto insurance. While this is the law, many people ignore it. In fact, there are approximately 29 million uninsured drivers in the United States. Tennessee also has one of the highest rates of uninsured motorists in the country, at 23.7%. Almost every state… Read More »
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 »