New Channel 6 runs a program called The Means Report, where their anchor Brad Means covers more in-depth stories. A recent episode of The Means Report featured Dr. John Vender, the Vice Chair of the department of neurosurgery at Medical College of Georgia (MCG), and Dr. Krishnan Dhandapani (“Dr. Kris”), a neuroscientist at MCG. The [...]
No-zones are blind spots. Cars, motorcycles, trucks, and pedestrians positioned in these spots can’t be seen by the truck driver – even with rear and side-view mirrors. If the truck driver doesn’t see you and doesn’t have a reason to anticipate you, then the driver is much more likely to collide with or even crush [...]
Tennessee has different types of driver licenses to help new drivers obtain their driving privileges and to minimize car accidents. Teens often talk on their cellphones, text while driving, speed, and even drink while driving. The hope is that the program will help minors and new drivers understand how dangerous driving is. Beginning on July [...]
Traumatic brain injuries can be mild, moderate, or severe. A mild TBI can heal within weeks or months. A severe TBI can cause death or create a lifetime of physical and emotional pain. Many moderate and severe TBI victims lose the ability to work and to enjoy life’s activities. Some victims require years or a [...]
When a truck accident happens on I-24, U.S. Route 129, Rte. 73, Foothills Parkway, or any other road, the responsible parties should be held liable. Our Nashville attorneys demand that responsible parties pay for your pain and suffering, your lost wages, and your medical bills. If a loved one died, we start a wrongful death [...]
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually happens due to the negligence of a car or truck driver, the failure of a property owner to keep the premises safe, an assault, or for other reasons. Traumatic brain injuries are classified as mild, moderate, or severe – depending on how long and severe the symptoms are and [...]
The recent death of a woman pedestrian by an Uber autonomous SUV has sparked concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles. Just as companies are experimenting to address and fix safety issues, states are experimenting with how much they should regulate the tests and the technology itself. Manufacturers of these robotic cars driven by software, [...]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder which causes breathing to stop and start repeatedly during sleep. OSA occurs when throat muscles relax and become blocked intermittently. The most noticeable sign of OSA is snoring. OSA can impair a person’s ability to operate a truck. Data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) [...]
The early investigation of a large truck accident can mean the difference between winning and losing a truck accident case. It can mean the difference between settling your claim and risking a jury trial. The sooner investigators speak to witness, examine the trucks, and inspect the accident site; the more likely it is that Nashville [...]
CNN reported in February 2018, that the FDA has approved a first of its kind blood test for helping to detect if an adult has a concussion. Motor vehicle accidents, falls at construction sites, explosions, and other violent accidents can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many TBI victims also suffer a concussion which can [...]
