Articles Posted in Automobile Accidents

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Whether you live in downtown Nashville or out in the country, we are all pedestrians.  For example, when you drive to the grocery store or to the football game and you get out of your car to walk into the store or to the stadium, you are a pedestrian.  So pedestrian safety impacts each one of us.  Nationwide, a pedestrian is killed every hour and a half.  In Tennessee, crashes involving pedestrians are increasing. And more locally, last year, Nashville alone had its worst year of pedestrian deaths with 39 and is on pace to surpass that horrible mark this year. Do you know Tennessee law with respect to pedestrians? Read on for a refresher and for tips on staying safe. Continue reading

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An insurance policy is a contract between you and the insurance company.  At its most basic, you agree to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to pay certain claims.   For instance, in an Accidental Death policy, the insurance company agrees to pay benefits to the designated beneficiary in the event the insured dies in an accidental manner such as a car accident.  Again, that seems relatively straight-forward.  And if that were the only sentence in the policy it would be very simple.  But anyone who has ever purchased insurance knows, insurance contracts are long, complex and filled with exceptions or exclusions.  And texting and driving may be an exclusion that could void the insurance coverage for which you have been paying, maybe for years or decades. Let us explain. Continue reading

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The first person ever arrested for drunk driving was a man named George Smith.  According to the History Channel, on September 10, 1897, Mr. Smith, a young taxi driver, got drunk and then drove his taxi into a building.  124 years and 6 days later, drunk driving continues to be a problem on roadways.   That is why The Law Offices of John Day continues to offer safe ride homes, and we are excited about our current free rideshare program with Middle Tennessee State University. Continue reading

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Labor Day is typically viewed as summer’s last hurrah.  To celebrate the holiday weekend this year, 42.9 million people are expected to take a road trip.  So maybe it is not surprising that Labor Day is the second deadliest holiday weekend in the United States.  Read on to find out what day and time-period of the holiday weekend is the most dangerous to drive and tips on how to stay safe. Continue reading

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Tomorrow is the first full day of classes for Metro Nashville schools.  Williamson County and Rutherford County schools are already in full swing, and a host of private schools start classes next week.  But, judging by recent statistics, drivers are the ones who need to go back to school.  For example, in some areas, tickets issued for speeding in excess of 100 mph have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic.  With more children in and around the roads, we all need to evaluate our driving practices.  Here is what you can do to help: Continue reading

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In Tennessee, for every 100,000 drivers, 10.19 engage in street or drag racing, and street racing is on the rise.  In some areas of our State, police calls about street racing have more than doubled in two years.  For example, in Memphis, in 2018, there were 843 calls about drag racing in 2018.  In 2020, reported incidences of drag racing had jumped to 1,973. The Tennessee Legislature has recently enacted new legislation to combat this dangerous practice and we have some tips on what you can do. Continue reading

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If you are operating your car, truck or SUV using technology that both helps you stay in your lane and adaptive cruise control or other Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), then a recent order by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires the vehicle’s operator and others to report certain crashes to the NHTSA.  The purpose of this  General Standing Order from the NHTSA is to more closely track advanced driver safety systems and the safety issues surrounding them.  Read on to learn more about when the duty to report is implicated.

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The bad news from 2020 does not seem to relent as evidenced by the recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) report on pedestrian and cyclist deaths.  According to the NHTSA, in 2020, the United States had more pedestrian and cyclist deaths than any year since 1990.   When you consider that most people drove substantially less in 2020, these numbers become even more alarming.  In 2020, 6,238 pedestrians lost their lives, which equates to about 17 pedestrians per day.  For bicyclists, the numbers were better but still terrible: 857 bicyclists lost their lives or roughly 2 per day.  Read on to find what experts believe are the cause of the dramatic increase and what you can do to help. Continue reading

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Across the country and locally in Nashville, there is important news about car accidents.  First, in 2020, deaths caused by car accidents rose 7.2% despite the fact that most Americans were driving less due to the pandemic.  Second, in local news, Metro Police will no longer respond to some traffic accidents.  Read on for more information on both of these issues and what you should do if you are in a car accident in Metro Nashville. Continue reading

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As we start to put the pandemic in our rearview mirror, travel for the holiday weekend is expected to be 60% greater than last year.  According to AAA, 37 million Americans are expected to make a road trip for the holiday, and Nashville is the fifth most popular destination behind only Las Vegas, Orlando, Myrtle Beach and Denver.  So whether you are staying home in Middle Tennessee or going somewhere to enjoy the holiday weekend, you can expect the roads in and around Nashville to be busy.  Here are top 10 tips for staying safe and sane. Continue reading

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