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Yes, you can potentially recover compensation if your accident was caused by a defective or recalled auto part—but it really comes down to proof. The key issue is whether you can show that the defect in the recalled part actually caused or contributed to the accident. Recalls are issued because a part has a defective and considered unsafe, but you...

Most people are aware of the dangers of inclement weather like heavy rain, ice, and snow. But fog can be extremely dangerous, too. That’s because it can severely limit visibility to the point where seeing more than a few feet in front of your vehicle is difficult or impossible. It’s important to never take fog lightly when you’re driving. Not...

For decades, drivers were at the mercy of TV and radio station reports to find out if they’d run into traffic on their daily commutes. And when it came to getting from point A to point B in an unfamiliar area, they relied on written directions or maps. But standalone GPS systems and later GPS apps in smartphones revolutionized traffic...

Uber and Lyft market themselves as safe, convenient alternatives to driving. But for many passengers, rideshare trips have ended not in convenience—but in assault, sexual assault, kidnapping, or other violent crimes. This article explains this issue both nationally and in Tennessee, what Tennessee law says, and what rights victims have after a rideshare-related assault. ARE THERE MANY INSTANCES OF RIDESHARE...

Many rideshare crashes are not isolated driver mistakes. They are the foreseeable result of how Uber and Lyft intentionally designed their platforms, dispatch systems, and incentive structures. Under Tennessee negligence law, a defendant may be held liable when harm is a foreseeable result of its conduct. See McIntyre v. Balentine, 833 S.W.2d 52, 54–55 (Tenn. 1992). Unlike traditional taxi companies,...

Why Do Car Accidents Increase During the Holidays? The stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road in the United States. Traffic volume spikes as families travel longer distances, often on unfamiliar roads. Add winter weather, reduced daylight, and an increase in distracted or impaired drivers, and the risk...