On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jan 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While Tennessee bans all handheld phone use behind the wheel, it does allow hands-free phones. The advantages of hands-free phones are clear, yet there is a danger here as well. Lytx, the video telematics and fleet management software maker, has recently analyzed some...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jan 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that having traffic enforcement cameras at intersections can reduce the number of red light-running violations by some 40%. Big cities that implement a camera system also see 21% fewer fatalities from red...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Nov 27, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While the total number of traffic fatalities decreased across the United States in 2018, pedestrian deaths reached their highest level since 1990. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says 6,283 pedestrian deaths occurred last year, a 3.4%...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Nov 13, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Tennessee may be a southern state, but that doesn’t stop the snow or winter weather from affecting the roads. Even the slightest snowfall can impact the road conditions and driving ability of others around you. Winter storms might not happen every day in Tennessee,...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Oct 24, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Every day thousands of car accidents occur in the United States. Tennessee is certainly not exempt from this issue. The unfortunate reality is that everyone who drives is susceptible to getting into a collision at some point in their life. Even the most cautious...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Oct 22, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
East Tennessee is a beautiful hidden gem full of mountain ranges, rolling hills and flowing rivers. It’s no wonder countless tourists flock to the state every year to take in the area’s natural aura. But regardless if they are locals or visitors, motorists may want to...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Oct 4, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Vehicle accidents can happen at any time, during any weather and on any road surface. From highways to city streets to parking lots, drunk drivers, distracted drivers and poorly-trained drivers seem to lurk around every corner. What if there was a way, however, to...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Sep 25, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Tennessee lawmakers are putting the brakes on distracted driving. Since July 1, it is now illegal for drivers in the state to hold their phones while operating a motor vehicle. If caught, they could possibly face a $200 fine. Tennessee saw more than 24,000 distracted...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jul 17, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Every year in Tennessee and across the U.S., thousands of people die in auto accidents, and the majority of these accidents are caused by human error. The following are just a few of the most frequently cited errors that lead to accidents. If drivers kept the dangers...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | May 8, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most people know that driving while distracted is a form of negligence. In an online study from Wakefield Research, nearly half of the 2,000 drivers who responded claimed that distracted driving was their top concern on the road. All but 1% ranked phone use as among...
