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When many think about Tennessee car accidents, they imagine the state’s traffic-filled highways. But a new study has shown that rural roads in Tennessee may be more dangerous than its highways.
The report from the national research organization,TRIP, showed rural roads in Tennessee had one of the highest fatality rates in the nation. Their findings showed State Route 360 in Monroe County had a total of 45 accidents during a two-year period. The intersection of State Route 437 and Fairfield Pike in Shelbyville recorded 16 crashes in the three years it has been open to traffic.
So what is being done to reduce the number of highway fatalities here in Tennessee? WSMV 4 News reports the Department of Transportation has allocated $2.5 million to improve these roadways by installing new rumble strips, warning signs, guardrails, and re-striping and repaving certain road sections. Additional efforts include adding extra law enforcement patrols and flashing warning lights at troublesome spots.
The Tennessee personal injury lawyers with Ponce Law understand the devastation caused by accidents resulting from defective roadways. That’s why we are hopeful the planned improvements will help better protect Tennessee’s motorists from harm.
When you’re injured through no fault of your own, you deserve compensation for the injury-related costs you face. Our Nashville personal injury lawyer is here to handle your injury claim so you can focus on your recovery.
At Ponce Law, our dedicated attorneys have been helping injured victims in the community since 1994, and we have the experience and knowledge to build a strong claim on your behalf. Contact our legal staff to get the help you need today just call (615) 908-3702 or fill out a free initial consultation form.
