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Winter Driving Challenges and Staying Safe on Snowy Roads

With snow and freezing rain in the forecast for the next several days in Middle Tennessee, we thought it would be a good time to revisit some winter driving tips to ensure you and your family stay safe on the roadways. Here are a few things to enhance your safety while driving: Slow and Steady. … Continued

Jay Stillman

February 12, 2021 2 min read

Staying Safe in October: National Pedestrian Safety Month

With all of the health and safety challenges related to the COVID pandemic, there are other important concerns to be aware of and the month of October has been designated National Pedestrian Safety Month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For October, they have created a “Social Media Playbook” with a wealth of … Continued

Jay Stillman

September 30, 2020 2 min read

New Hands Free Driving Laws In Tennessee: Important Reminders

Distracted driving continues to be a huge problem not only in Tennessee but nationwide as well. As we recently reported, driving-related fatalities have increased over 9% during a five-year period, which can be attributed to the sharp rise in smartphone use behind the wheel. In fact, there were over 1,400 fatalities from 2015 to 2017 … Continued

Jay Stillman

August 6, 2019 2 min read

Drugged Driving Now Causes More Fatalities Than Drunk Driving

According to the latest available statistics, drugged drivers now comprise the highest number of driver fatalities. Drugged drivers represent 43% of fatalities, as opposed to drunk drivers who represent “only” 38% of fatalities. Together, these DUI cases make up 81% of all driver fatalities, as determined by data amassed from all available drug and alcohol … Continued

Jay Stillman

May 4, 2017 3 min read

Child Safety: Tennessee Car Seat Regulations

Important Child Car Seat Information and How to Spot Ollie Otter Stillman and Friedland are here to serve you in case you need our help, but we would prefer that our fellow Tennesseans avoid preventable injuries. Today, we have a message we hope everyone takes to heart. Child Passenger Safety Week begins on September 18, … Continued

Jay Stillman

September 14, 2016 3 min read

Reminder: Drive Defensively with Trucks and Heavy Vehicles on the Road

Stillman and Friedland urge you to review our pointers for safer driving when sharing the road with trucks. These rules apply for buses, too. Remember that lower gas prices mean more trucks on the road. The weather may be better than during fall and winter’s pre-holiday season, but keep in mind that truck accidents happen … Continued

Jay Stillman

July 26, 2016 2 min read

Patient Safety: Hospital Infections and Antibiotics

Stillman and Friedland are committed to keeping our clients up-to-date on the latest trends in health. In this post, we will discuss an area of concern for clients who have suffered an accident requiring hospitalization. The following clip is from a Consumer Reports advisory article and provides essential patient safety information. Following these guidelines can … Continued

Jay Stillman

March 30, 2016 2 min read

Are You Overpaying for Drugs? Do They Even Work?

Stillman and Friedland suggest that our clients take a long, hard look at what medicines are prescribed by physicians and touted in expensive ads. In an excellent article this past week, the NYT’s Elisabeth Rosenthal examines the phenomenon of deceptive drug ads and points out where consumers are being duped. Rosenthal specifically examines the relatively … Continued

Jay Stillman

March 8, 2016 2 min read

Lower Gas Prices Mean More Congested Roadways

Lower Gas Prices = More Cars & Trucks on Road This week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) released employment figures for the passenger airlines industry. While the figures are somewhat higher than the previous year, at about 385,000 employees, there is no question that the airlines are nowhere near pre-recession levels. As the trend continues, … Continued

Jay Stillman

October 27, 2014 2 min read

Daylight Savings Safety Reminder

Daylight Savings Time Ending, Accidents Up? As we come into fall and get ready to switch off of Daylight Savings time on Sunday, November 2nd, we at Stillman and Friedland Attorneys want to remind you to drive safely in the upcoming months. Did you know? According to the Federal Highway Administration, half of all accidents … Continued

Jay Stillman

October 8, 2014 3 min read

Could Fibromyalgia Be Linked to Accident Trauma?

Oftentimes, the most challenging part of an injury case is relating and connecting the injuries to the trauma of the collision. This is especially true with injuries not fully understood by the medical profession, including fibromyalgia. There is evidence that this painful and often lifetime condition can be triggered by a trauma, especially when no … Continued

Jay Stillman

August 14, 2014 4 min read

Steering Clear of Truck Accidents

Accidents are the downside of having freedom and mobility with our own cars. While most of us have had a minor fender-bender with another car and lived to tell the tale, truck accidents are a whole different story. Actual numbers of truck accidents are low compared to non-commercial vehicles, about 9%, but fatality rates for … Continued

Jay Stillman

July 28, 2014 3 min read

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