On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Sep 24, 2020 | Auto accidents
Because many people have been working from home in 2020, Tennessee readers might assume that traffic fatalities have decreased this year. However, a new report shows that U.S. car crash deaths increased by 2% from January to July compared to the same period of 2019....
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Aug 24, 2020 | Auto accidents
Motorists continue to fill the Tennessee roadways, even after the sun sets. While you may feel comfortable driving at night, there are hidden dangers that can put you and other drivers at risk. Due to several factors, drivers are more likely to be involved in a deadly...
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Jun 3, 2020 | Auto accidents
Trying to avoid danger on the road could mean that you make decisions about harm reduction to keep yourself and your family members as safe as possible. For example, you might choose to take a slightly longer route in order to avoid getting on the expressway. You...
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | May 7, 2020 | Auto accidents
Tennessee drivers understand that driving under the influence is punishable by law. These days, many forms of distracted driving are, too. But what about drowsy driving? Many laws do not address drowsy driving behaviors. Despite that, drowsy driving is a dangerous...
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Mar 27, 2020 | Auto accidents
Tennessee residents always look for new ways to stay as safe on the road as possible. Some may use hands-free technology in an attempt to improve driver safety. But does this type of tech actually offer real improvement? Today, we will look into the purpose of...
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Feb 29, 2020 | Auto accidents
Passing the driver’s license test is a huge day for teenagers. However, just because they passed the test does not mean they are highly skilled drivers. Teens pose high risk on the road due to numerous factors, and one way to counteract this is to get parents...
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | Auto accidents
When it comes to vehicle safety features, the feedback experts receive seems surprisingly mixed. Drivers may expect that any safety feature would be helpful. However, the designs and functions vary widely, and the differences could affect the outcome in a traffic...
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Dec 27, 2019 | Auto accidents
Tennessee may not be one of the best places for motorists. That’s according to a recent study from SmartAsset, which put the Volunteer State in their top 10 worst states for drivers. The state doesn’t fall far behind its southern counterparts, many of whom also wound...
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Oct 12, 2019 | Auto accidents
The American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety does many studies involving the behavior of drivers on the road. One recent one found that distracted driving remains a serious issue where drivers may be distracted for up to 27 seconds after using...
On behalf of Bateman & Bateman, P.C. | Jul 4, 2017 | Auto accidents
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents across the United States. In an age in which almost everyone has a cellphone, and most people have smartphones with an endless array of games and apps, many motorists fail to pay adequate attention to...
