In subdivisions all around Middle Tennessee, you routinely see teenagers driving golf carts with their friends. At lake communities, neighbors use them to get down to the water and to get to the neighborhood get-together. In downtown Franklin, residents use them to go to dinner. And while golf carts are…
This image shows what happens if you are involved in a car accident and your front airbag deploys with your feet on the dash. Ouch! The result is ugly: two femoral hip fractures which are serious and painful and will require surgery to repair followed by a 4 to 6…
Halloween is one week away, and October is Pedestrian Safety Month. That is probably not a coincidence. Of course, pedestrian safety is not just for Halloween or October. The simple truth is that we are all pedestrians. When you drive to Target and get out of your car to walk…
Middle Tennessee public and private schools are now back in full swing for the new school year. That means students biking and walking to school as well as children boarding and exiting school buses. Drivers have special obligations towards pedestrians, bikers and around school buses. Would you receive a passing…
The college football season is almost here, and The Law Offices of John Day is excited to announce that once again it will offer Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders fans discounted Lyft rides home after the game. Read on to learn how to take advantage of this offer and…
Let’s start with who is officially Gen Z. Individuals born between 1997 and 2012 are considered Gen Z. The adult members of Gen Z range from 18 years old to 27 years old. . As these Gen Z adults leave the nest (hopefully) and make their way into the world,…
Part of our job is to attempt to keep up with what our opponents (the insurance industry and their lawyers) are thinking and doing. One of the many ways we try to do that is by reading insurance industry publications such as Claims Journal. In a recent Claims Journal article,…
The 4th of July is almost here and the majority of people have some type of plans to celebrate Independence Day. Of course, those plans do not include a car accident, but because folks are heading to the mountains, the lake, a friend’s backyard BBQ or to watch a parade,…
It is hot and humid outside, in other words, it is a Tennessee summer. Many Tennesseans are trying to beat the heat with a trip to their local lake or river. But before you head out, there are some things you should know. The 2023 Tennessee Boating Incident Statistical Report…
In the past several years, car accidents have been on the rise. In fact, according to the most current data, deadly car accidents have increased by 16% throughout the United States. Automakers and safety regulators at The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) are keen to use new technology to try…