Buzzed Driving Increases Risk Of Car Accidents

Everyone knows that drunk driving is dangerous. What many people may not realize, however, is that buzzed driving – driving after one or two drinks, with a blood alcohol content of less than the .08 legal limit – is also a significant danger. Indeed, one recently published study indicates that buzzed drivers are far more […]

Morgan Accident Focuses Attention On Truck Driver Fatigue

The problem of driver fatigue is a serious concern when it comes to truck accidents in the United States. As comedian and actor Tracy Morgan continues to recover from the serious injuries he suffered in a truck accident earlier this summer, he has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart. The truck driver purportedly responsible for […]

Speed And Alcohol May Have Been Factors In Deadly Car Crash

A Cheatham County car crash that may have involved speeding and alcohol has killed one person. Cheatham County crash led to one death and one injury, with charges pending A single-car crash that occurred in Cheatham County on July 26 has left one person dead and another injured, according to the Tennessean. The police report states that […]

Traffic Fatalities Down In Tennessee As Police Crack Down On DUI

On behalf of James Logan Despite fall in fatalities, DUI-related crashes are up in Chattanooga region Tennessee officials are saying that increased law enforcement efforts have helped drive the state’s traffic fatality rate to one of its lowest levels in decades, according to The Tennessean. Officials say that 961 people were killed last year in car […]

Proposed Regulatory Changes May Raise Already High Risk Of Truck Crashes

In 2014, CNBC reported that truck accidents have increased to the point that nearly 11 fatal truck accidents occur every day in the U.S. According to the same source, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data shows that large truck crashes kill about 4,000 people and cause 100,000 injuries yearly. Given these trends, many people in Cleveland might […]

What Is Cognitive Distraction And Why Is It So Dangerous For Drivers?

It’s crucial for drivers to know the risks and nature of cognitive distraction, which can divert focus from driving and cause severe performance deficits. Over the past few years, distracted driving has taken a devastating toll in Cleveland and other parts of Tennessee. According to The Tennessean, in 2013, the state had the highest proportion […]

Four Reasons To Hire A Tennessee Auto Accident Lawyer

There are several benefits to working with a personal injury attorney after being injured in an auto accident in Tennessee. Auto accidents occur all too often on the roads throughout Tennessee, often resulting in serious injuries or death. In 2016 alone, there were 51,136 collisions resulting in injuries and 989 fatal accidents across the state, […]

Daylight Saving Time Can Increase Crash Risk For Drivers

On behalf of Logan-Thompson, P.C., Attorneys at Law posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. With the end daylight saving time on Nov. 3, people in Tennessee and across the U.S. turned back their clocks. While this annual tradition provides an extra hour of sleep, it may also increase the risk of traffic accidents, according to AAA. […]