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The dangers presented by motorists on the road to pedestrians are present not only when walkers are crossing the street, but anytime they are in the vicinity of a moving vehicle. This was made abundantly clear by a Nashville pedestrian accident that claimed one man’s life and left a motorist facing criminal charges. WSMV 4 News reports that on February...
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The sizes of tractor-trailers can often make it difficult for drivers to see the spaces around their vehicle when traveling or turning. Unfortunately, this too often can lead to accidents occurring. Such a mistake was a contributing factor to a Nashville pedestrian accident that claimed the life of a 17-year-old high school student. The incident occurred on Dec. 19, 2013...
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Motor vehicle collisions can sometimes be unavoidable. That’s why being able to contact emergency services in the event of such a crash is so important. One Nashville company has created a piece of technology that they hope will revolutionize the way Nashville car accidents are responded to in the future. The invention connects smartphones to sensors in vehicles. When the...
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According to AAA, it’s estimated that over 35 million Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day weekend. That’s a lot of cars on the road. The Nashville car accident attorneys at Michael D. Ponce & Associates would like to remind all those traveling that it only takes a split second for an accident to change your life forever. Make this Memorial Day one...
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Seat belts are proven as one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries or deaths in motor vehicle collisions. But many motorists still choose to ride in vehicles without buckling up. In fact, data indicates more than 70 percent of the 360 people killed in Tennessee car accidents last year were not properly restrained at the time of the...
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While most Tennessee drivers understand the dangers of car accidents caused by distracted driving, the behavior is becoming more common than ever before. Studies show that as many as 80 percent of drivers admit to being aware of the risks of distracted driving. However, there's been a steady yearly increase in the number of crashes associated with motorists not paying...
