Safety
Winter Weather Driving Tips in Tennessee
While Tennessee has a warmer climate than many states, there are many days when the temperature dips below freezing. There are days when it snows or the roads and bridges freeze. Preparation and preventive driving can help prevent car accidents and help you survive an accident if it happens. Consider the following safety tips before…
Read MoreKnow the Dangers of Jackknife Truck Accidents in Tennessee
A jackknife truck accident is one of the most terrifying types of truck accidents. In a jackknife accident, the cab and trailer fold in on each other forming a 90-degree angle. The hinging effect is comparable to a pocketknife blade folding into its handle. When a tractor-trailer jackknifes, the truck can spread across the road,…
Read MoreCar-Seat and Booster Seat Law Changes To Make Make Kids Safer Behind the Wheel? House Majority Says "Not Now."
In early March, House Bill 1468 aiming to make Tennessee’s child passenger restraint laws more stringent, passed in the Senate unanimously and in the House with a 68-19 vote. It was nearly signed by Governor Haslam until it got wait-listed on Tuesday, March 22 in the State House Transportation Committee over the unclear language concerning…
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers of Vague Warning Labels: Did You Know a Few Spoonfuls of Children’s Motrin Cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
In April of 2015, the highest court in Massachusetts ruled that a $63 million dollar judgment for breach of warranty, negligence, loss of consortium and pain and suffering will be awarded to Samantha Reckis and her family following an appeal against McNeil PPC and Johnson and Johnson, manufacturers of Children’s Motrin. Poor little Samantha Reckis’ story…
Read MoreHow To Stop Your Vehicle From Hydroplaning
If you’ve ever went pale and white-knuckled as you suddenly felt your vehicle lift off the pavement and become amphibious for a few moments during a downpour, you’ve just experienced the phenomenon known as hydroplaning. If it was only for a second or two you may have been able to keep control of your vehicle…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Ways Hotel Fitness Centers Can Compromise Your Safety
Believe it or not, there are a number of things that can go wrong in a Hotel Fitness Center. At some hotels, fitness centers are used frequently and tended to often to keep up with the crowd. However, hotels that may not have a lot of guest frequent their fitness center, may not have someone…
Read MoreCalling All Scooter Owners in Tennessee: What You Need To Know Before You Hit the Road
Just recently, a Hendersonville, Tennessee man was tragically killed when his scooter collided with a vehicle that turned in front of him. Terrible accidents like this remind us that as the scooter and moped populations rise in Middle-Tennessee, we must be more alert when driving. We must educate ourselves about the law’s requirements for these…
Read MoreSigns of an Unsafe Daycare Center
Most families require two incomes to pay the bills and live comfortably. When you have young children, finding adequate childcare can be a difficult process. Every parent’s number one priority is the safety, wellness and happiness of his or her children. When you are searching for a day care center, be diligent about the facility…
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