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The Many Preventable Dangers of Distracted Driving
Go to The Many Preventable Dangers of Distracted Drivingpresented by: Gary Massey According to numbers gathered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2013 there were approximately 424,000 people hurt in crashes caused by distracted driving. Per the website Distraction.gov (the U.S. government website devoted to fighting the distracted driving epidemic), there were also 3,154 fatalities. As smart phone use behind the wheel…
[firm-name] File Lawsuit on Behalf of Injured Bicyclist
Go to [firm-name] File Lawsuit on Behalf of Injured Bicyclist, Gary Massey and Danny Ellis, have filed a lawsuit in Hamilton County on behalf of a bicyclist who was struck by a motor vehicle in August 2013. The collision occurred at the intersection of Frazier Avenue and Tremont Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The defendants named in the lawsuit are the driver of the motor…
Knoxville Motorcycle Crash Kills High School Biker, Injures Motorist
Go to Knoxville Motorcycle Crash Kills High School Biker, Injures MotoristA Knoxville motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 15-year-old Karns High School student after his bike collided with a car on West Emory Road recently, according to an article in The Knoxville News. The young man was riding near Copper Ridge Road when he began to pass two vehicles ahead of him that were slowing…
Fire Risk Prompts Toyota to Recall 2.5 Million U.S. Vehicles
Go to Fire Risk Prompts Toyota to Recall 2.5 Million U.S. VehiclesAutomaker Toyota recently announced a recall of several vehicle makes and models due to a risk of fire in the driver’s side door, according to an article in the MIT Tech. The recall affects 7.4 million vehicles worldwide and 2.5 million in the United States. The recall focuses on the automatic window control switch mounted on…
Agricultural Exemptions Make Trucking Easier – But Do They Also Increase Truck Accident Risks?
Go to Agricultural Exemptions Make Trucking Easier – But Do They Also Increase Truck Accident Risks?The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a new exemption for truck drivers and trucking companies involved in transporting agricultural goods and equipment – everything from farm tractors to loads of milk or beets. While the exemption is intended to help farmers and shippers, it may also increase the risk of truck accidents…
Sevier County, Tennessee Church Van Wreck Claims Two Lives
Go to Sevier County, Tennessee Church Van Wreck Claims Two Livespresented by: Gary Massey A recent Sevier County crash claimed two lives when an SUV collided with a church van, according to a recent news report from WATE. The crash occurred on Chapman Highway, not far from Zion Hill Church Road. The fatal car crash was triggered when the driver of the SUV crossed the…
Documentary Drives Home the Real Costs of Texting and Driving
Go to Documentary Drives Home the Real Costs of Texting and DrivingThe dangers of texting and driving are well documented by recent studies. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the average text – sending or receiving – takes your eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds. At 55 miles per hour, your vehicle covers 300 yards in 4.6 seconds without the driver…
Allstate Report Claims Worst Drivers in TN are in Memphis
Go to Allstate Report Claims Worst Drivers in TN are in MemphisDriver safety can include everything from driving distraction free to properly maintaining your vehicle in order to avoid a TN traffic accident. However, driver safety may also include knowing which cities to be particularly cautious in, and according to Allstate Insurance’s annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report,” the worst drivers in Tennessee can be found…
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Marks Third in a Week in Chattanooga
Go to Fatal Motorcycle Accident Marks Third in a Week in ChattanoogaA motorcycle accident in Chattanooga claimed the life of a 67-year-old man, marking the third in a week in the city. As reported by TheChattanoogan.com, a Dodge Caravan was traveling southbound on Broad Street when it turned left onto 25th Street, ultimately striking the victim who was traveling northbound on the same street. The fatal traffic…
