On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Apr 25, 2019 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
Many people in Tennessee have driven on the Natchez Trace Parkway before, which is a scenic stretch of road where drivers and passengers can see sweeping views of hills in the middle of the state. This area of road is a particular draw for motorcyclists, in addition...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Feb 15, 2019 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
Our readers in Tennessee have likely seen previous posts here that have discussed some of the dangerous behaviors that any given person could engage in while behind the wheel of a vehicle, such as distracted driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs....
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Jan 30, 2019 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
It isn’t a pleasant thought to realize that any time you get behind the wheel of your car you may be placing yourself and others in the car in danger. However, the unfortunate reality is that each year thousands of Americans are injured in car accidents, and...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Jan 3, 2019 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
The recent holiday season was a time to be extra cautious on the roads in Tennessee. Why? Well, it is a time of the year when there are likely to be more drivers on the road who have perhaps had one too may alcoholic beverages before driving. A recent collision in...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Nov 22, 2018 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
Our readers in Tennessee who are familiar with previous posts here know that the danger of distracted driving is widespread throughout the state, and throughout the rest of the country as well. These days, most people seem to willingly put their own lives and the...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Nov 8, 2018 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
Many of our readers in Tennessee have probably seen the recent reports about collisions at bus stops in a couple of states in the region – Indiana, Pennsylvania and Mississippi. In one of the collisions, three siblings died when a young woman driving a vehicle...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Oct 11, 2018 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
By now most people in America, including our readers in Tennessee, are well-aware of the danger that distracted drivers present to all others on the road. Public and private awareness campaigns have informed the public for years now about this danger but,...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Aug 16, 2018 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
Many of our readers in Tennessee have probably seen news stories about how teenage drivers on the roads today are presenting more of a danger to other drivers than older drivers do. This is nothing new, as it only makes sense that younger, less experienced drivers...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Jan 11, 2018 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
A motor vehicle accident can occur at any given moment and under a variety of circumstances. While you may seek to reduce the chances of a similar incident by strictly adhering to Tennessee state traffic laws, if you encounter a negligent driver, you may have little...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Oct 10, 2017 | Firm News, motor vehicle accidents
Car accidents happen for many reasons, but speed is one of most common reasons why people get hurt on Tennessee roads and highways. Most if not all drivers speed at some point, and while it may seem like a benign behavior, it is actually quite dangerous. Speeding will...