The United States has ordered hundreds of bus and tractor-trailer companies shut down because of serious safety violations, including not testing drivers for illegal drugs and using retreaded tires which are prone to blowouts. According to a report by the Government Accountability Office many of the companies that have been shut down over the past [...]
Hundreds of tractor-trailer & bus companies shut down for safety violations
July 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
What is underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage and why you need it
July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Take five minutes to do this, it could really help you out if you get in a car wreck. Call whatever company/agent you have your car insurance with. And see how much underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage you have. This insurance is what you will use if you are hit in a car wreck and the person [...]
What do you do if you have an accident with a parked car?
July 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You’ve read our posts about what to do when you are in a car wreck here in Memphis, Tennessee – stop, give and get information, call the police, take pictures, etc. But what does the law require, in an accident where you’ve hit an unattended car? Let’s take a look: Tennessee law states that you [...]
5 Tips to Avoid a Serious Memphis Accident
July 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
No one ever wants to be involved in a car wreck or a lawsuit. Thankfully there are many, many ways to reduce the chances of major car or truck collision. Here are our Top Five Tips to Avoid a Serious Wreck in Memphis: 1. Pay Attention: In this time of deadline-driven, time-sensitive living, it is [...]
Who hasn’t sued Disney?
July 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Don’t become the next bike accident victim
July 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When most of you saw the headline above you probably thought I was talking about motorcycle wrecks and accidents. And although my law firm does take on cases where riders of motorcycles have been hit and hurt, what I’m writing about today is good old fashioned peddle power. I love Memphis, but it’s not a [...]
It’s not only drivers and their passengers who are at risk of an accident in Memphis!
July 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As I was going through my daily twitter feed this evening an item posted by the Commercial Appeal caught my eye. They reported that just this morning two pedestrians were hit while trying to cross the street. One was a five year old little girl who was running out of from her driveway. This needs [...]
Have you ever wondered what happens during a car accident trial?
July 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Most of you reading this blog have probably never actually taken part or witnessed a car accident trial or probably even any type of trial live and in person. If you haven’t but would like to know exactly what goes on during the trial process our friends over at the Law Offices of Miller and [...]
Did You Know: Get 10% off your car insurance!
July 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Did you Know? That in both Mississippi and Tennessee there are laws that provide for insurance premium discounts for drivers age 55 and older if they simply complete an approved motor vehicle accident prevention course? In Mississippi you just need to contact the Department of Public Safety to find a list of approved courses, and [...]
Memphis car wrecks
July 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
