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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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The first awful moment is when you anticipate the accident – those seconds before the impact has happened but nothing can be done.  Your heart and mind race and you brace.  And then, the impact – tires squealing, horns honking, glass breaking, metal crunching, people yelling, sirens blaring and more.   Unless you have been knocked unconscious, those moments after the impact are spent assessing the extent of any injuries for you and anyone with you.   Other drivers rubberneck and gawk out of morbid curiosity.  Medical treatment is given for the physical injuries.  But for a surprising number of people, psychological injuries need treatment too.  Did you know that car accidents are the leading cause of PTSD in the general population?   Indeed, the numbers may surprise you. Continue reading

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For public and private schools in Middle Tennessee, only a few weeks of the school year remain.  At our house, Kate Day can’t wait for summer because it means she will spend two weeks at her happy place – summer camp in the mountains of North Carolina.  Whether you are just considering a summer camp for your child or if you have already booked one, we have some legal advice for you and some important questions that are never too late to ask. Continue reading

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To understand the breadth of the current problem, let’s first look at 2020.  Despite fewer people being on the road due to the pandemic, 2020 saw an 8% increase in motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycles and buses).  That 8% increase was the highest year-to-year jump in 96 years.  But, it gets worse.  In Tennessee, fatal accidents are up by an astonishing 21.5% for the first quarter of 2021.  356 fatal accidents have occurred on Tennessee roadways so far this year.  At this time last year, there were only 209 according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.  For more information on where these wrecks are happening and what age groups and types of vehicles are most involved, read on. Continue reading

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At this point,  I wonder if anyone really does not know that distracted driving is dangerous.  The media has covered it, public service announcements have been done, police departments have increased enforcement, our State legislature has passed stricter laws about it.  Yet, distracted driving continues to be on the rise.  For some of us, we just can’t seem to give driving our full time and attention despite knowing the dangers. In fact, according to one study, Tennesseans are the worst in the nation when it comes to distracted driving with distracted driving in our State being five times the national average.  Read on for more stats and what you can do to protect yourself from distracted driving. Continue reading

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In a press conference earlier this week, the cause of Tiger Woods’ single car accident on February 23, 2021 was announced by police.  The culprit: speed.   As part of their investigation, police accessed the black box data or EDR data from Woods’ car and discovered Tiger Woods was driving 84 to 87 mph when he lost control of the vehicle.  The speed limit was 45.  Almost everyone has heard about black box data, but read on if you want to learn what data these devices record, how the data is extracted and the role EDRs can be play in car and truck accidents that result in injury or death. Continue reading

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Tort law encompasses so many different areas; it is not just car and truck accidents.  Essentially, if you were injured or a loved one was killed because of someone else’s mistake, that is almost certainly covered by tort law[1].  So, it includes dog bites, medical malpractice claims, construction accidents, defective products, drownings, golf cart accidents, etc.  As a result, the news constantly has little tidbits that relate to our client’s cases and injuries. So, we have decided to collect these tidbits and from time to time publish a Tort Tidbits post.  Today’s Tort Tidbits includes encouraging news for spinal cord injuries, a word of warning about adaptive cruise control and drowsy driving.

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Earlier this week, President Biden’s dog, Major Biden, got court-martialed and sent back home to Delaware after a “biting incident” with a Secret Service member at the White House.  While the news reports indicate that Major got surprised and “reacted in a way that resulted in a minor injury to an individual.”  The White House spokesperson explained the Bidens’ two German Shepherds were still getting acclimated to the White House and all the new people in their lives.  And while that may be true and understandable, this biting incident highlights a number of issues surrounding dog bites and dog attacks and responsibility of dog owners. Continue reading

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