Traffic accidents are the eighth-leading cause of death in the world according to a report from the World Health Organization. However, accidents may not receive as much attention from Tennessee residents and others compared to other worldwide causes of death like...
Distracted driving in Tennessee school zones is a problem
Tennessee readers know that distracted driving is a problem in the state and across the country. It is quickly becoming a nationwide public safety issue, and many authorities and groups are working diligently to raise awareness and encourage drivers to make safe...
Holiday transitions after a divorce
When Tennessee parents decide to divorce, the winter holidays can be an especially difficult time for all members of the family. This is particularly true when the divorce or separation is fresh as family members have had little chance to accustom themselves to the...
Hours of service rules blamed for rise in truck accident deaths
The number of road users killed in motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks in Tennessee and around the country rose by a worrying 9 percent to 4,761 in 2017 according to figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is the highest...
Financial pitfalls to avoid during a divorce
Divorce is often a time of upheaval and great emotional stress during which spouses are expected to make a series of important financial decisions. The choices made during alimony and property division negotiations can cast long shadows, but divorcing couples in...
Did you think about college when making plans about the children?
If you have children, they may be at the center of your divorce. You may concentrate all your efforts on making sure that the coming lifestyle changes go as smoothly as possible for them and that they continue to have access to each parent as much as possible. Perhaps...
Couples who live together may not last
Some scientists say that the premarital cohabitation effect is not a real phenomenon. However, new research says that Tennessee couples could be impacted by it over the long-term. According to the authors of the study, cohabitation before marriage offers a benefit for...
Traffic deaths down in 2017 despite jump in fatal truck accidents
Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians had a somewhat safer year on the roads of Tennessee according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. After worrisome increases in traffic deaths nationwide in 2015 and 2016, fatalities went down by...
Gray divorce can lead to health issues
Many Tennessee estranged couples know that divorce can be extremely stressful for people of all ages. However, research suggests that ending a marriage can be especially hard on people at or over the age of 50, causing a number of physical and psychological issues....
Drivers’ ed supplements and how they affect teen behavior
Tennessee residents with teenage children who have just learned to drive may be interested to know about a certain Baylor University study. Researchers focused on the Texas Reality Education for Drivers program, a supplemental drivers' education program, and its...