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December 6, 2013 With a mix of winter weather expected in Nashville and the rest of Middle Tennessee this evening and throughout the weekend, many citizens are concerned about the dangers of motor vehicle collisions. The Nashville Car Accident Lawyers with Ponce Law explain the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is working to address these risks by gathering the supplies...
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December 2, 2013 As the end of the year approaches and the holidays get into full swing, many citizens and officials are beginning to focus on highway safety. The Nashville Car Accident Lawyers with Michael D. Ponce and Associates explain this focus may partially be due to an increase in fatal collisions in the state. According to an article from...
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November 25, 2013 Most drivers are aware of the serious dangers drinking and driving poses, but data indicates they may not recognize that driving under the influence of drugs and prescription medications is just as risky. In a 2012 survey, an estimated 10.3 million Americans admitted to driving a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, a 3.7...
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November 15, 2013 Distracted driving is a major problem on the highways of Tennessee, especially among teenage motorists. A Pew Research Center study found 34 percent of 16-17-year-old drivers admitted to texting and driving, with as many as 77 percent of teen participants saying they could safely text and drive. The Nashville Car Accident Lawyers with Ponce Law explain that...
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November 4, 2013 The Nashville Car Accident Lawyers with Ponce Law explain that distracted driving is becoming one of the leading causes of serious and fatal motor vehicle collisions across the nation. Many states have created laws to combat the problem, but experts tend to agree that the regulations can prove difficult for police to enforce. The Tennessee Highway Patrol...
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November 1, 2013 Most motorists are aware that numerous studies have shown distracted driving to be one of the most dangerous behaviors on the road. Some studies have found distracted driving to be as dangerous as drinking and driving, while others have shown it can keep a motorist’s eyes off of the road for the distance of up to one...
