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How a car accident lawyer can help after a crash involving a teen driver Summer is supposed to be a time of freedom. Road trips, late-night drives, windows down, music loud. But behind that sense of adventure lies a much more sobering reality. For teen drivers, summer isn’t just the season of fun. It’s the...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is observed nationwide every May May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Tennessee is stepping up. With crash rates on the rise and more motorcycles hitting the road as the weather warms, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is teaming up with law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and community advocates to put safety...

A distracted trucker poses a huge risk to everyone on the road We see it everywhere on Tennessee roads: drivers looking at their cell phones, adjusting infotainment systems, or engaging in other activities that take their attention away from driving. But when truck drivers do it, the risk of a serious catastrophe increases significantly. Distracted...

Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Common in Commercial Truck Wrecks March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to highlight the serious impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) from truck accidents. Brain injuries from commercial truck wrecks can be life-altering, often requiring extensive medical treatment, ongoing therapy, and financial support. If you or...

Losing a loved one in a fatal truck accident is devastating. The sudden loss, financial burden, and emotional toll can be overwhelming for families left behind. While no legal action can undo the tragedy, a wrongful death claim can provide financial stability and hold negligent trucking companies accountable. At the Law Office of Eric Beasley,...

Since 2010, more than 1,700 pedestrians have lost their lives on Tennessee roads, with an average of 127 fatalities annually. These numbers paint a grim picture of the risks pedestrians face daily. The issue has grown so severe that Nashville’s Vision Zero initiative strives to eliminate all traffic deaths in the city. What is Vision...

The holiday season brings joy and celebration but also a heightened risk on our roads. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, two of the year's most festive nights, rank among the deadliest for impaired driving crashes. This December, National Impaired Driving Prevention Month serves as a powerful reminder: choosing a safe, sober ride can save...

'Tis the season to gather, celebrate, and embark on festive adventures. However, it's equally as important to stay safe on the road this holiday season. Nashville is a major city with busy highways and is a hub for holiday travel. Anticipating traffic delays and driving cautiously is particularly relevant due to the increased number of...

Pedestrians in Nashville face increasing risks due to a combination of heavy traffic, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, and frequent driver distractions. The city's growing population and expanding urban development have led to more congested roads, where crosswalks and sidewalks are often lacking or poorly designed, which has a major impact on pedestrian safety. Pedestrian safety in...

Many of Nashville's traffic accidents occur around the city's downtown and Midtown areas. These traffic accidents are often the result of speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, and failure to yield. Pedestrians and bicyclists are particularly at risk in Nashville's Midtown. Unlike vehicle drivers, they don't have the protection of airbags, seatbelts, and vehicle frames. This...