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...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Apr 9, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Tennessee residents may be happy or frustrated to know that self-driving cars have a while to go before they can be safely integrated. This is the conclusion of a report from the Rand Corporation. Researchers say that self-driving cars may need to be test driven for...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Mar 13, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has some findings out about the link between daylight saving time and car crash risks. Most drivers in Tennessee know that experts recommend at least seven hours of sleep every day. If they miss one to two hours of rest within a...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Feb 13, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Safety is something that not a few drivers in Tennessee make light of. Distraction is especially common. Drivers often, for example, call or text on their smartphones, or they engage in more basic activities that nonetheless take their attention from the road,...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Jan 15, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many Tennessee motorists get drowsy from time to time. However, rideshare drivers are often sleep deprived on a regular basis. The low fare and salary incentives of the industry compel many operators to overwork themselves. This can wreak havoc on their circadian...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Dec 20, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Nov 19, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC | Oct 9, 2018 | Motor Vehicle 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...
