On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
When you get behind the wheel to drive, you are always at risk of getting into an injurious or even a fatal accident. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2018, 33,654 people in the U.S. died in car accidents. Since the chance of getting into a...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
Most people seem to accept that motor vehicle accidents can and do happen, almost to the point of assuming there is no foolproof way to avoid these events. However, the importance of saving lives propels many individuals and companies to push ahead in developing...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Sep 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
Tennessee roads may not be full of completely autonomous vehicles today, but they likely include many vehicles that feature advanced technologies with some level of autonomous operation or driver assistance. For example, cruise control has been available on vehicles...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
Many states have a no-fault approach to car accidents. In these places, a driver’s personal insurance provides compensation for injuries and property damage, regardless of whether the driver caused the accident. Tennessee is not one of these states. In the Volunteer...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
Motorcyclists know they must exercise a great deal of caution when sharing the road with cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and other vehicles. In addition to road hazards, the actions of other drivers may put a biker in jeopardy when an accident occurs. The...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Apr 29, 2020 | Car Accidents
In the United States, nine people die each day and over 1,000 people suffer injuries due to distracted driving. Drivers who prioritize safety might choose to eliminate most distractions from their vehicle. This includes one of the biggest culprits behind distracted...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Apr 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
When people hear of pileups on the highway, a more immediate chain of events come to mind. This is not always the case. Oftentimes, multi-vehicle crashes occur because other vehicles crash into crashed vehicles some time later. The debris from past crashes can also...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Victims of car crashes in Tennessee may also suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These injuries can vary in severity but have a profound impact on your life, health, and well-being. The first thing to understand is that a TBI can be mild, moderate or severe....
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
Whether you are stuck behind a slow driver on the way to an important appointment or you are rushing to get home from work, driving often creates anger and anxiety. In fact, more than 80% of drivers across the United States agree that they have had road rage at some...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Someone walking alongside the road may be more likely to find themselves involved in a traffic accident for various reasons, whether they are walking during a time when there is an increase in the number of drunk drivers on the road or they are under the influence of...
