Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft are gaining significant traction across the world, as well as undeniable negative press for questionable employment practices and fare-setting schemes. Nonetheless, urban dwellers from San Francisco to Philadelphia are increasingly relying on these services to travel from Point A to Point B, and understandably so. After all, there are.
Read More >
7 Things to Always Keep in Your Car in the Winter
Winter in Tennessee can be a bit of an anomaly. On the one hand, our state is not as prone to major weather events as states up north. On the other, it is not unheard of for an unexpected weather front to dump a foot or more of snow statewide, leading to major delays and.
Read More >
Fourth of July in Knoxville: Be Smart, Stay Safe.
According to the National Highway & Traffic Safety Association, the Fourth of July is one of the deadliest holidays of the year in the U.S. due to drunk driving crashes. This Fourth of July weekend, we encourage you and your loved ones to practice safe driving habits on Knoxville roadways. As car accident injury and.
Read More >
Wishing You a Fun—and Safe—Knoxville Fourth of July Weekend!
Fourth of July weekend is right around the corner, and the city of Knoxville is ready for all the festivities and fun that come with it. The attorneys at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC encourage you and your family to celebrate Independence Day to the fullest—enjoy the fireworks, grill some burgers, and spend time with.
Read More >
Drowsy Driving and Car Accidents
Ask anyone what causes most car accidents and you’ll hear the usual suspects: alcohol, texting, distracted driving, and speeding. However, a recent survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites drowsy driving as a major cause of traffic accidents in the United States. Drowsy driving causes more accidents than most weather events. Studies suggest.
Read More >
Do I have a case? What is my case worth?
These are two of the most common questions that I hear from people that have been injured in an accident. Whether it’s a car wreck on Kingston Pike, I-40 or I-75 in Knoxville or a fall that occurred at a business or rental cabin in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, people want to know whether they have a.
Read More >
Technology vs. Texting and Driving
Ask just about anyone and they will tell you that texting and driving is “dangerous” and “stupid.” However, despite this general consensus, most of us still text and drive. In fact, at any point during the day there are roughly 660,000 drivers using technology while behind the wheel in the United States alone (Holbrook, 2014)..
Read More >
10 Tennessee Driving Laws You Need to Know
Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding areas provide some of the most scenic drives in the United States. Tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains, the breathtaking scenery, curving highways, and unique terrain provide a driving experience unlike any other in the eastern part of the U.S. Whether you’re visiting Knoxville, or are a long-time resident, the.
Read More >