Oak Ridge gets its fair share of thunderstorms. If one of these hits while you are driving, it can make conditions hazardous. You will need to adjust your driving to take account of the change in conditions. What should I do to stay safe on the road in thunderstorms?...
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How does aging affect driving ability?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) figures for 2018 show 700 over 65-year-olds are injured each day in car crashes. Another 20 per day die. Oak Ridge is a popular place to retire. There may be more older adults behind the wheel of cars than in other...
Can a driver use insomnia as an excuse for a crash?
Drivers with insomnia are twice as likely to have a vehicle crash as those without the disorder. They are also three times as likely to have a near-miss accident than drivers without insomnia. Those are the findings of a study into the effects of insomnia on truck...
5 unseen consequences of car crashes
Not all injuries you could sustain in a car crash are evident straight away. Think about car crash scenes you see in movies. The first thing you notice is the blood and the screams of pain. While external bleeding can kill you, it is easy to spot and treat. Screaming...
Teen drivers at risk during “100 deadliest days”
The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 deadliest days because of the uptick in car crash fatalities seen every year. Parents of teen drivers in Tennessee should be especially concerned because the period coincides with summer break and many of...
Motor vehicle accidents can claim lives of any age
No parent wants to receive news that his or her child has been killed. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents do not discriminate when it comes to age, and individuals, young or old, could suffer fatal injuries in an accident. The aftermath of such an ordeal can be...
Fighting for compensation after a motor vehicle accident
While the vast majority of motor vehicle accidents in Tennessee are so-called "fender-benders," the reality is that any given car wreck has the potential to cause serious injuries to those involved, or even fatalities. Issues such as drunk driving, distracted driving,...
AAA driving tips for Labor Day weekend apply year-round
During the recent Labor Day weekend millions of Americans, including many individuals and families in Tennessee, took to the roads to travel to spend time with family and friends. The holiday weekend marks, for some, the "unofficial" end of summer, so many people like...
How car accident victims can get help with soft tissue injuries
Soft tissue injuries are a challenging type of injury that car accident victims may face following an unexpected car accident. Soft tissue injuries can be challenging for victims and their families to manage and to treat, so it is helpful for car accident victims to...
The different types of damages available to car accident victims
Because of how extensive unexpected car accident damages can be, it is important for car accident victims and their families to be familiar with the legal resources available to help them when they have been harmed by a negligent or careless driver. Victims of motor...
