Cars are a part of culture in the United States in a way they really aren’t in most other countries. If you think that means Americans are good drivers, think again. They’re actually terrible drivers, with far worse track records than those in other developed countries. For instance, there were 2.9 car accident deaths for
The number of uninsured drivers in Tennessee isn’t the highest in the country, but it’s in the top five states and certainly above the national average. That average, in 2015, was just 13 percent. It’s remained relatively stagnant over the past few decades, though 1993 saw a high of 16 percent. The lowest rate in
Tennessee can become excessively cold during the winter. In January, it is not unheard of for temperatures to get as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit. With wind chill, it can feel even colder. This drop in temperature necessitates bundling up in warmer clothes and paying greater attention while on the road. Winter often brings an increase
You apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, knowing you can’t work and feeling like you should definitely get approved. Instead, your application is rejected. You’re stunned. Why would this happen? Below are a few reasons, which are worth considering while you decide if you want to appeal the decision. You’re only disabled because you
When you spot a dog that makes you feel uneasy, do you ask the owners if it’s safe? If so, odds are that they’ll tell you not to worry, that the dog hasn’t bitten anyone before. They may be wrong. Animal experts warn that people tend to be biased toward their own pets, and they
Contrary to one of the popular myths that everyone is trying to get disability (another is that everyone with nothing wrong with them gets disability) are the recent statistics from the Social Security Administration (SSA) indicating that applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have decreased every year since peaking
You have likely heard distracted driving compared to drunk driving. Both slow driver reaction times and cause accidents. Both can be incredibly dangerous, leading to numerous injuries and fatalities. One thing that’s interesting to note is that those who engage in both behaviors can often be divided by gender. For men, drunk driving is the