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Tennessee Family Faces Third Loss in Boating Accident
Go to Tennessee Family Faces Third Loss in Boating AccidentA Tennessee man’s body was recently recovered from Panther Creek a few days after he had left his boat to go for a swim, reports The Times Daily. The loss marks the third member of the man’s family to lose their life in the Tennessee River; in 1970, the man’s older sister and her husband also…
Tennessee Increases Penalties for Neglectful Drivers
Go to Tennessee Increases Penalties for Neglectful DriversDrivers who allow distractions or other events to take their attention from the road now face stricter penalties in Tennessee if their neglect causes another person’s injury or death, according to a recent article in The Herald-Citizen. The new law, which went into effect on July 1, makes failing to use “due care” while driving a…
NHTSA Reminds Drivers of 15-Passenger Van Rollover Risks
Go to NHTSA Reminds Drivers of 15-Passenger Van Rollover RisksFifteen-passenger vans are often used by businesses and social groups when a group is too large to travel by car or minivan but too small to justify using a full-sized bus. However, 15-passenger vans pose a large risk of rolling over, especially when they are fully loaded. In order to help drivers avoid 15-passenger van…
Help Prevent Tennessee Boating Accidents by Leaving Alcohol on Shore
Go to Help Prevent Tennessee Boating Accidents by Leaving Alcohol on ShoreSummer in Tennessee is a great time to visit one of the state’s many lakes and reservoirs for boating fun. Driving a boat or personal watercraft, however, requires concentration, the ability to make good decisions, and the reflexes to take quick action if an emergency arises. All these skills are impaired by alcohol, which means…
What is a Motor Vehicle Safety Recall
Go to What is a Motor Vehicle Safety Recallpresented by: Gary Massey When you purchase a new or used car, you expect it to meet the safety standards necessary to protect your family should an accident result. In order to ensure vehicles sold in the United States meet these standards, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) creates and enforces certain safety rules…
Chattanooga Traffic Accidents Leave Two Dead
Go to Chattanooga Traffic Accidents Leave Two DeadTwo separate recent traffic accidents in Chattanooga both left one person dead and another injured, according to the Times-Free Press. In a tragic coincidence, the accidents occurred within an hour of one another, though they were unrelated incidents. The first accident occurred when a fast-moving car rear-ended the second car on Brainerd Road near the…
