Vanderbilt Trauma Doctor Urges ATV Riders to Wear Helmets
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 20, 2017
All-terrain vehicles are popular for recreation among adults and children, but they can be dangerous, as riders have little to no protection. A trauma doctor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center says that the best way riders can protect themselves is to wear a helmet. Per a report by WKRN.com, Vanderbilt’s main hospital and it’s Monroe… read more
Fatality Reported after Four-Vehicle Accident in Montgomery County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 18, 2017
Three people were seriously injured and one person was killed during a four-vehicle accident on Montgomery County on Monday. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the crash happened on Highway 149 at around noon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s investigation revealed that a vehicle driven by a 74-year-old woman from Tennessee Ridge was traveling westbound when… read more
THP Trooper’s Fast Reaction Saves Driver Experiencing Medical Emergency
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on May 16, 2017
The quick actions of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper helped save the life of a man who was experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel. Per a report by WKRN.com, the THP trooper was driving home at the end of his shift on Highway 64 near Pulaski Highway in Giles County when he saw a… read more
Fatal Car Accidents on the Rise in Clarksville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 12, 2017
Clarksville’s chief of police recently told reporters that the number of fatal accidents in the city has increased significantly, with 28 fatal wrecks reported in 2016. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the 28 fatalities in 2016 is a five-year high. The next highest total was 10 in 2011. The chief said that most, if… read more
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Reported in Franklin
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Tennessee Accident Law on May 12, 2017
A motorcycle collided with an SUV in Williamson County on Wednesday, causing its rider—a 44-year-old man—to suffer fatal injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. at East McEwen Drive near Carothers Parkway. When police and emergency responders arrived at the accident scene, they found the rider near the roadway… read more
Traffic Backs up on I-24 after 3 Accidents Tuesday Night
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 12, 2017
At least six vehicles were involved in three separate accidents in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 24 on Tuesday night in Nashville. Per a report by WKRN.com, the first two accidents occurred at around 9 p.m. near the Rutherford County line in the westbound lanes and resulted in police closing all but… read more
Critical Injuries Reported after Semi-Truck Accident in Murfreesboro
Posted in Personal Injury,Truck Wreck on May 12, 2017
Two people suffered critical injuries after their vehicle collided with a semi-truck in Rutherford County on Monday at around 11 a.m. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at the intersection of South Church Street and Joe B. Jackson Parkway near Walmart. A spokesperson with the Murfreesboro Police Department told reporters that the victims… read more
1 Dead after Hit-and-Run Crash in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 8, 2017
A 47-year-old man from Cunningham, Tennessee, was killed during a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 24 in Davidson County on Saturday. WKRN.com reports that the crash occurred at around 1:15 a.m. near mile marker 32 in the westbound lanes of the I-24. Metro police say that a white sedan carrying two people was in the westbound… read more
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported on Briley Parkway in Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 8, 2017
A 27-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while he was walking near Briley Parkway in Davidson County. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Friday evening near Elm Hill Pike and the Nashville airport. A spokesperson with Metro Nashville Police told reporters that the victim… read more
Bill Restricting Cell Phone Usage in School Zones Passes in State Senate
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving on May 8, 2017
A bill proposing a ban on cell phone usage in school zones throughout the state recently passed in the Senate and is expected to pass in the House, but its co-sponsors already want a tougher bill that would be more widespread in its enforcement. WKRN.com reports that the amended bill currently under consideration would ban… read more
