Car Wrecks in Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee By The Numbers
Car Wrecks in Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee By The Numbers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qq-V1SqrZ0 I was recently reviewing Tennessee traffic crash data. The following tables list all the information on reported accidents in our local area. As one would expect, the big population boom in the area has led to many more accidents than 5 years ago. However, […]
Deadline For Filing a Car Accident Injury Lawsuit
Deadline For Filing a Car Accident Injury Lawsuit In Tennessee, you have one year from the date of the car accident to file a lawsuit. If you do not file a lawsuit by this time, you lose your claim and are barred from filing a lawsuit as a result of the car accident. The one […]
Vehicle Dashboard Cameras Are Growing in Popularity
Vehicle Dashboard Cameras Are Growing in Popularity The use of vehicle dashboard cameras continues to grow. Consumer Reports notes that dashboard camera sales were expected to hit $68 million dollars in 2017. While they are far from widespread, there may be real utility in installing one in your vehicle. Dashboard cameras range in price and […]
What Statistics Tell us About Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
What Statistics Tell us About Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries https://youtu.be/RDR8ch4KrVk According to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) data, for every motor vehicle accident fatality, there are eight people who are hospitalized due to car accidents, and 99 people who are treated and released from emergency rooms after motor vehicle wrecks. As you can see the numbers […]
Thanksgiving Means Increased Vehicle Traffic and Accidents
Thanksgiving Means Increased Vehicle Traffic and Accidents https://youtu.be/JzPQXEwFRZo Thanksgiving is a time for families to reconnect, have fun, and of course, overeat. Also, Thanksgiving often means more time in the car. The unfortunate reality is that the increase in cars on the road, combined with other factors during this time, leads to an increase in accidents and […]
Speeding is a Leading Cause of Fatal Car Crashes and a Risk We Can All Prevent
Speeding is a Leading Cause of Fatal Car Crashes and a Risk We Can All Prevent Recently, I was driving with my family on Briley Parkway. I was in the right lane traveling the speed limit. There was a car in the left lane passing us. Suddenly, I see in the rearview mirror a black […]
Win Your Case. Lose the Stress.
Win Your Case. Lose the Stress. Are You the Victim of a Personal Injury Accident in Tennessee? You have every right to seek justice. The experienced legal team at Weir & Kestner Injury Attorneys focus on providing the best possible representation to victims of all types of personal injuries caused by the negligence of others. Contact us […]
Tennessee Crash Data Sheds Light on Growing Problem
Vehicle Accident Data The Tennessee Department of Homeland Security released some statistics about accidents in the area from 2013-2017. This data is found at www.tn.gov/safety/stats/crashdata.html. The average is based on the of accidents from 2013-2017. These statistics are illuminating and given the growing population here, I believe these numbers will only increase. Wrecks By County County […]
Vehicle Accident Data
Vehicle Accident Data https://youtu.be/m3EPLobPzXI In reviewing data from the past year that is compiled by the State of Tennessee, some striking numbers appeared. We have spoken in the past about the number of accidents and how the numbers break down by county throughout Middle Tennessee. The official www.tn.gov/safety/stats/crashdata for last year have not been released on […]
Six-Year Statute of Limitations & Uninsured Motorist Carriers
Six-Year Statute of Limitations & Uninsured Motorist Carriers https://youtu.be/iAiM5v2iPDA If you’re in a motor vehicle accident (e.g. car wreck), often your own policy will have uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). The law relating to UM insurance coverage, Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-7-1206, can be found here. UM/UIM coverage may apply when an at-fault driver doesn’t […]