Nashville Personal Injury Law Blog

Young drivers often revel in the freedoms that come with their newly-earned driver’s licenses. However, in their excitement to handle their transportation needs on their own, teens may forget some of the safe driving habits they learned early on, which can lead to hazardous situations.

Parents of new drivers may help protect their teens by providing periodic reminders about safe driving habits. In particular, make sure your teen knows how to drive safely when near big rigs. While all safety tips are important, it is especially important for drivers to know how to safely share the road with big rigs because crashes between these large trucks and passenger vehicles can be much more serious than similar types of crashes between two passenger vehicles.

Accidents occur on Tennessee roadways on a daily basis. Typically, many accidents will share similarities and may be the result of reckless, distracted driving and/or weather hazards. For one individual, he or she suffered personal injury from an unusual car accident that officials from the Tennessee Department of Transportation are saying is a "once-in-a-lifetime accident."

The unusual accident occurred at one of the busiest Tennessee interstate intersections at the I-75 and I-24 split. For unknown reasons, a large piece of concrete railing fell from a bridge at the intersection onto a traveling vehicle below. The vehicle was crushed. The occupant was reported as injured, and the severity of the victim's injuries are unknown.

It is certainly alarming to hear that a child has been placed in harm's way, especially when in the care of someone else. Unfortunately, several Tennessee families received news that their children had been involved in a school bus wreck. Although no one suffered a serious personal injury, any injuries requiring medical attention can result in expensive medical bills.

The accident occurred as the bus was traveling to school early in the morning. Initial reports released by a school official state that the 59-year-old bus driver was distracted by bright sunlight as he drove around a curve. Investigators reported that the bus drove off the side of the road and flipped over into a ditch. Investigators indicated that recent rains and soft ground next to the road may have contributed to the bus flipping over on its side.

Since Nashville is one of the most popular cities on the eastern side of the nation, few tourists and even residents often prefer walking down the streets instead of driving a car or calling a ride service. It not only allows for great exercise, but it gives people more of a chance to take in the area’s unique atmosphere and visual wonders.

Unfortunately, this has also led to several pedestrian fatalities in this part of the state. The state and media often warn people walking at night to avoid roaming the streets drunk, wearing dark clothing and to properly yield to incoming traffic. However, researchers from Tennessee State University found that there may be some issues with how these deaths are reported. Their study should serve as a reminder about additional factors that can influence pedestrian fatalities from motor vehicle accidents.