Tennessee auto fatalities down
Over the past two years Traffic fatalities have gone down in Tennessee, according to statistics. Two new laws are getting some credit in reducing the fatalities. One is the new lower minimum blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent for drunken drivers and the second is a law which allows police officers to pull over motorists who aren’t wearing seatbelts.
It is amazing the impact these two factors have on fatality accidents. It is also interesting how simple it is to put on a seatbelt but so many of us forget. In fact, after dropping my son off at school last week a policemen pulled me over because I wasn’t wearing my seatbelt. I felt so dumb thinking about all of the devastating accident cases my office has handled where peoples injuries were exacerbated because that did not use their seatbelt. So I encourage all of you to take those extra few seconds to buckle up.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
