Why are big trucks such a fire hazard in the event of a wreck?
An accident involving a tractor trailer truck is always serious, they are the largest and heaviest vehicles on our roads. Even single vehicle accidents involving just the truck can be deadly for the driver. One [...]
2015 RECALLS—CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
While this is not a complete list, here are a few the most recent items that have been recalled in the last several months for various reasons. There have been a number of children-related items, some [...]
Keith Williams to speak at ABA’s Aviation Litigation Institute
From lessons learned in the tragedy of 911 to the Comair crash in Lexington Kentucky to the Germanwings "crash by pilot suicide", Aviation Law continues to evolve and change along with the new technologies available [...]
Playground Surfacing Material – Best Use EVER For Old Tires
The first time I saw a playground covered in recycled rubber, I was a little surprised. I grew up when playgrounds were covered in dirt and grass and, yes, sometimes gravel. The kids with me [...]
Is my car or truck held together with glue? Is that safe?
Everyone likes the idea of better gas mileage. We typically focus on fuel type and engine design to maximize fuel usage in our vehicles, but the basic math is this - lighter weight vehicles use [...]
Overloaded Small Plane Crashes in Winchester TN Injuring 5
Five people climbed aboard a small Mooney airplane in Franklin County, Tennessee, and attempted to take off. The plane apparently could not get lift to clear oncoming power lines so the pilot banked to avoid them and crashed [...]
“Almost A Year To The Day” Another Tragic Semi Truck Accident Claims Life
On April 10, 2014, a tour bus full of high school students were on their way to tour college campuses when a FedEx truck pulling a double trailer crossed over the median and hit them head [...]
Plane Crash In Illinois Claims 7 Lives Including College Coaches
Tragedy Strikes ISU as Basketball Coach and Athletic Director are Killed in Plane Crash Authorities report is was a particularly foggy day when the small plane carrying 7 passengers and crew crashed outside of Bloomington [...]
How Can You Protect Yourself From Drowsy Driving?
Today is Drowsy Driving Awareness Day and the National Highway Transportation Association wants you to know that this is a real and present danger on Tennessee roads. Safety officials say that over 20% of [...]
Early Findings of Germanwings Crash Point to Murder/Suicide
Preliminary Findings of Germanwings Crash Point to Murder/Suicide As the stunned world tries to absorb the preliminary findings of authorities, the horrific reality of a deranged co-pilot killing 149 innocent souls and himself on purpose [...]