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On the page below you can find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions provided by Phillip Miller & Assoc.

The information on this page are available to the Nashville, Tennessee residents so that they can gain a better understanding of the legal challenges facing them, and why an experienced attorney is so important for success.

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• Tennessee Auto Accidents
• Tennessee Truck Accidents
• Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents
• Tennessee Workers' Compensation
• Serious Injury - Medical Info
• Injuries to Children
• Tennessee Wrongful Death
• Defective, Dangerous Products
• Victims of DUI Drivers
• Dealing with Insurance Adjusters
• Medical Malpractice
• Biker Man
• General

Tennessee Auto Accidents:

• Nashville car wreck caused by drugged driver who thinks he did nothing wrong.   
  Description: Drunk and drugged drivers are involved in Tennessee Auto Accidents every day, but they rarely accept responsibility. This is an actual statement (excuse) given by a defendant in a Nashville car accident case. Unbelievable? Not a word of regret about hurting someone else and the craziest excuse you can imagine.
• National data on seat belt use shows Tennessee drivers have improved, but are still below the national average. [PDF]   
  Description: Tennessee has below average seat belt use, contributing to personal injuries from auto accidents.
• Tennessee Child auto injuries clearly reduced by the use of child safety seats. [PDF]   
  Description: Children in Tennessee automobile accidents have a much better chance of surviving when they are in a child safety seat. Children without a child safety seat are 8 times more likely to have incapacitating injuries from a side impact, and are three times more likely to be seriously injured in a vehicle rollover.
• Cell phone use joins speeding and alcohol use as leading factors in fatal Tennessee car accidents and collisions that cause serious personal injury. [PDF]   
  Description: 25% of all Tennessee Car Accidents involve drivers who are on a cell phone, and nationwide over 1.4 million crashes occur while drivers are on their cell phones. The National Safety Council has issued this white paper condemning any use of a cell phone, even hands free, as an unacceptable risk to the public.
• Tennesee Auto Accident Victims Often Rely on Uninsured Motorist Coverage Law   
  Description: Tennessee Auto Accident victims often have to rely on the uninsured motorist coverage on their own policy and required by Tennessee law on auto insurance policies.
• Tennessee Driver's License Study Guide   
  Description: Tennessee car accidents are often the result of practices and driving errors that are specifically discussed in the driver's license study guide.
• Anyone who causes a Tennessee car accident must have car insurance or be financially responsible under Tennessee law.   
  Description: Tennessee car accident victims are protected by Tennessee's Financial Responsibility Law that requires all Tennessee Car drivers to have auto insurance or be financially responsible if they cause a Tennessee Auto accident.
• Ejection Risk Much Higher in a Tennessee Car Accident when seatbelts not used. [PDF]   
  Description: Tennessee car accidents can be fatal when the driver or occupants are ejected from the vehicle. This NHTSA study establishes that people who are unbelted are more than 17x more likely to be ejected during a crash.
• Tennessee Drivers Manual and Rules of the Road   
  Description: The Tennessee Drivers' Manual includes rules of the road for safe operation of cars that when followed prevent unnecessary collisions and crashed
• Traffic Control in Construction Zones - The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices   
  Description: Construction sites and poor traffic signs and warnings can be the cause of serious car collisions and injuries. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) provides the rules adopted by each state for traffic signs, pavement markings, signals and anything used to control traffic.
• Tennessee Driver's Manual [PDF]   
  Description: The Tennessee Driver's Manual includes the rules of the road and safe operation of a vehicle, as well as suggestions on how to avoid unnecessary accidents.
• Front end and head-on collisions still producing fatalities despite airbags. [PDF]   
  Description: A seven year study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that despite airbags and seatbelts, people continue to die in frontal collisions. Simply stated, airbags and seatbelts do not prevent fatalities in all cases. Size of the occupant, angle of impact, and severity of impact as examples, can affect whether or not someone survives a head-on collision.
• Car Accident Deaths [PDF]   
  Description: Data for the first six months of 2009 show a 7% decrease in the traffic fatalities. This data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides a full set of data showing the trend.
• Older Adults Unaware of Risks with Pills and Driving [PDF]   
  Description: 95% of the older americans in this study were taking prescription medication, but less than a third (28%) of the pill takers knew what affect the medication could have on their driving.
• Tennessee Rules of the Road for Safe Driving [PDF]   
  Description: We must know the rules of the road to represent our clients, and all safe drivers should know them. This reference on the Tennessee Rules of the Road for Safe Driving is from the State of Tennessee's driver's license study guide.
• Road rage and Aggressive Driving Targeted by Law Enforcement [PDF]   
  Description: Road rage and aggressive driving are projected to cost more than $40 billion per year in losses and damages. Speeding, tailgating, running lights, and weaving in traffic are all examples of aggressive, dangerous driving. Law enforcement programs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida have resulted in more than 400,000 tickets for aggressive driving.
• Traffic Deaths and Injuries Decrease from 2008 [PDF]   
  Description: The National Safety Council reports that deaths from automobile accidents have decreased 12% from 2008-2009.
• Tennessee Car Accident Statistics   
  Description: The number of Tennessee traffic accidents has been on the rise. This article gives a comprehensive summary of the most recent Tennessee traffic crash statistics. Contact an experienced Nashville car accident lawyer at Phillip Miller & Associates at 800-337-HURT (4878) or 615-356-2000 if you have been injured in a car accident.
• Crash Data Recorder Information by Car/Model [PDF]   
  Description: Crash data recorder information by car and model is a beginning point for analyzing what you may need to know about a crash.
• Tennessee Points System for Loss of Driving Privileges [PDF]   
  Description: in Tennessee, 12 points for driving violations will result in the suspension of your license, with teenagers 6 points in a year is enough to result in suspension.
• Inadequate Sleep Increases the Risk of Car Collisions [PDF]   
  Description: Inadequate sleep directly affects a driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. When the loss of sleep is combined with even small amounts of alcohol, the increased risk of making a driving error can increase by a factor of 4.
• Drunk driving and its Consequences [PDF]   
  Description: The TDOT cannot keep drunk drivers off the road, it's everyone's job. In this brochure TDOT has taken a shot at educating the public about the statistics, and consequences of drunk driving.
• Questions to Ask the Adjuster [PDF]   
  Description: If you are handling your own claim, there are some simple rules that will make your dealings with the adjuster better for you. The adjuster has his/her job, and it's not protecting you.
• Wrecks with DUI Drivers [PDF]   
  Description: Wrecks with DUI drivers are almost always a frustrating experience, but understanding your rights as a victim can make a bad situation a little better.
• Older Drivers Involved in Less Fatal Car Accidents   
  Description: A new study has found that contrary to the popular belief, the amount of fatal car crashes involving older drivers has actually decreased. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss the surprising results of the Information Institute for Highway Safety study. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured in a car accident in Tennessee.
• Kinds of Auto Insurance Coverage [PDF]   
  Description: The kinds of auto insurance coverage in your policy may sound like a bunch mumbo jumbo, but this clear consumer oriented guide tells you exactly what you may have and what it means if you have been in an auto accident or need to make a claim on your auto insurance.
• Buying a Safe Car 2009 [PDF]   
  Description: It's easy to shop for and find a safer car, if you know what to look for.
• Teenage Drivers [PDF]   
  Description: Teenaged drivers have the highest crash risk per mile travelled but some simple rules and guidelines can help keep your teenager safe.
• Use of Car Seats in Crashes has Increased   
  Description: The use of car seats among children involved in car crashes has increased over the years. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss a recent study into the effectiveness and use of car seats. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if your child has been injured in a car accident in Tennessee.
• Accident Statistics for Young Drivers [PDF]   
  Description: There are more than 13 million teenaged drivers, and car wrecks are their leading cause of death.
• Is Your Small SUV Safe?   
  Description: Four small SUVs have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Award. Find out how your vehicle rates. Contact Phillip Miller & Associates today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured in a car accident in Tennessee.
• Will Cell Phones be Banned in Tennessee?   
  Description: Several states have already created bans on hand-held devices, such as cell phones. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss the impact of using a cell phone while driving and the recent movements to ban cell phones in Tennessee. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured in a car crash in Tennessee that was caused by a distracted driver.
• Speeding Often Leads to Serious Car Crashes   
  Description: A driver who is speeding has the potential to cause a serious car accident. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss the impact speeding has on car crashes and the legal rights of the accident victim. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured in a car accident in Tennessee.
• Whiplash Caused by a Car Accident in Tennessee   
  Description: If you have been involved in a rear-end collision, you need to be aware of the symptoms of whiplash. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss the common symptoms of a whiplash injury, as well as the victim’s legal rights. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured in a car accident caused by another driver.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol more common than thought. [PDF]   
  Description: 15% of all drivers drive under the influence of alcohol at least one time per year.
• National Safety Council: 2008 Injury Facts [PDF]   
  Description: Injury Facts is the NSC's annual statistical report on unintentional injuries and their characteristics and costs.

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