Tennessee is well known for many things: the Great Smoky Mountains, the Grand Ole Opry, Graceland, Davy Crockett and Dolly Parton, among others. Unfortunately, it is also notable for car crash fatalities.In the Volunteer State, there are several reasons for...
Is reverse racism causing a hostile workplace environment?
Are you becoming increasingly uncomfortable at your place of work because of racial slurs against you? Everyone is born with different skin colors: Yours happens to be white.A black co-worker has begun making fun of your “whiteness.” Given the times we...
A medical evaluation is essential after your car crash
It does not matter whether you were in a horrific rollover or rear-ended while sitting at a traffic light. You might have nothing more visible than a couple of bruises to show for the accident, but you should seek medical help promptly.Do not wait until you begin...
Texting uses all three forms of distraction simultaneously
As motorists, we all face distractions every day; they come in many forms. Texting, however, is the most dangerous type of distraction, and many drivers are far too complacent about it.You may practice good driving habits yourself and refrain from using your cellphone...
Ride clear of the most common bicycle-car accidents
Bicycles have become so popular that we even see riders out and about on rainy or snowy days: Bad weather conditions do not deter avid cyclists, and you may be a member of this group.However, whether you face fair weather or foul, accidents with motor vehicles are...
The high cost of a DUI conviction in Tennessee
Even for first offenders, a conviction for driving under the influence can be costly in the state of Tennessee. A few drinks with friends can easily lead to weighty consequences the moment someone gets behind the wheel.Not only is it expensive, but a DUI can leave a...
Do you notice the tell-tale sag at the rear of the big rig?
Eighteen-wheelers are a common sight on our Tennessee roadways. Most of the time, everyone gets where they are going safely, but you may notice something odd about the truck traveling in the next lane that raises red flags in your mind.The rear of the truck has a...
Has your employer failed to accommodate your disability?
You are the only person in the company you work for who has a disability. A recent car accident left you with a spinal injury that now requires you to use a wheelchair. Unfortunately, you are in the IT department, which is in a very small room crowded with cubicles,...
Insurance companies may brush off low-impact crash injuries
If you are the victim of a low-impact collision, you may think your car suffered most of the damage. It might be days before you realize you have sustained an injury since the symptoms may not show up right away.Low-impact crashes can cause significant soft tissue...
Aging presents injury risks for older motorcycle riders
As an older motorcycle rider, you probably feel younger than you are when you take your bike out for a spin on the open road. Being part of the sixty-and-over crowd, you enjoy the camaraderie of other motorcyclists of your generation who feel the same way.Life is...