David Yates Insurance Agency: Doh -- a deer!

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Doh -- a deer!

We're nearing the peak of the deer-mating season, the time to be extra watchful for deer while you are driving. In fact, about half of all deer-related crashes happen in October, November, and December here in Tennessee.

Tips to avoid deer-related crashes, courtesy of The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol:

• When you see deer cross the road, expect more to follow. Many times, the second or third deer crossing becomes the one that motorists hit.
• Be attentive and drive defensively constantly scanning the roadside, especially at dawn and dusk.
• Do not swerve to avoid contact with deer. This could cause the vehicle to flip or veer into oncoming traffic causing a serious crash. Swerving can also confuse the deer as to where to run.
• When you spot a deer, slow down immediately. Proceed slowly when passing.
• If you do collide with a deer, never approach the animal. They are powerful and can cause bodily harm to a human. Report any deer collision, even if the damage is minor.

David Yates Insurance Agency

1881 General George Patton Dr., Suite 103

Franklin, TN 37067

Phone 615-778-1816 Fax 615-778-1817

dyates1@farmersagent.com

About Me

I was born and raised in Southern California, where, from an early age, my parents instilled in me a strong work ethic and self-reliance. So did the Boy Scouts. Graduated from Arizona State University with an advertising business degree and started working in my chosen field after graduation. Met a Tennessee girl and moved to the Nashville area in 1990 to get married and start a family. First job here in Tennessee lasted 14 years, working up to Marketing Director, then Director of Sales, for a Brentwood publishing company. When the company took on new ownership, my position wasn’t needed, so I had the opportunity to re-think the second half of my life. I’ve always wanted to have my own business, and all things fell into place in establishing my own Franklin insurance agency in 2006.

I am dedicated to helping families in Franklin TN, and the rest of Williamson County, to spend their auto, home, and life insurance dollars wisely, while also properly protecting their loved ones and their assets. I get particular enjoyment out of teaching folks what all those words on their policies really mean! You won’t find any cookie cutter advice here! I also enjoy helping my clients with non-insurance related help like business networking, newcomer’s advice, referrals, and much more. Anything to help.