Safety Tips for New Motorcyclists
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Tennessee Accident Law on March 9, 2017
Safety Tips for New Motorcyclists The Middle Tennessee area has had unseasonably warm weather in recent weeks, and the official start of spring is just around the corner. Warm weather means an increase in the number of motorcycles on roadways in and around Nashville, as well as an increase in motorcycle sales. If you’re thinking… read more
Critical Injuries Reported after Accident in Percy Priest on Sunday
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on March 6, 2017
Critical Injuries Reported after Accident in Percy Priest on Sunday A pickup truck left the roadway and crashed into a tree early Sunday morning in Nashville, causing the driver to suffer serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash occurred at around 4:30 a.m. on Bell Road near Harbor Lights Drive in the Percy… read more
Tips for Staying Safe while Driving during Severe Weather
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on March 6, 2017
Tips for Staying Safe While Driving during Severe Weather The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Middle Tennessee near Nashville on Wednesday afternoon during a period when severe weather hit the area. Per a report by WKRN.com, the first tornado touched down in Davidson County near Four Corners Marina. The… read more
Fatal Crashes Nearly Double in Rutherford County from 2015 to 2016
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on March 6, 2017
Fatal Crashes Nearly Double in Rutherford County from 2015 to 2016 A spokesperson with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office says that the increase in the number of fatal accidents that occurred in Rutherford County in 2016 compared to the number in 2015 is “almost a crisis.” Per a report by WKRN.com, there were 25 fatal… read more
Accident on I-24 near Downtown Nashville Injures Metro Police Officer
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on February 27, 2017
Accident on I-24 near Downtown Nashville Injures Metro Police Officer A Metro Police cruiser was struck by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 early Saturday, causing the officer inside to suffer injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash occurred at around 3:30 a.m. on the Silliman Evans Bridge near downtown. Metro… read more
Construction Begins on Emergency Center off Interstate 24 near Clarksville
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on February 24, 2017
Construction Begins on Emergency Center off Interstate 24 near Clarksville Both city officials and hospital officials were on hand to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for a new emergency treatment center that will be built near Hornbuckle Road and Interstate 24 in Montgomery County. Per a report by The Leaf-Chronicle, the new Tennova medical facility will… read more
TDOT Selects 15 Finalists for Safety Message Board Competition
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on February 24, 2017
TDOT Selects 15 Finalists for Safety Message Board Competition After receiving more than 2,000 submissions while the contest was open to the public, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has selected 15 finalists for its safety message board contest. Per a report by WGNS Radio, the contest began in late January. TDOT’s website allowed members of… read more
Mechanic Injured after Dump Truck Rolls Over in Springfield
Posted in Personal Injury,Truck Wreck on February 22, 2017
Mechanic Injured after Dump Truck Rolls Over in Springfield A 65-year-old mechanic was seriously injured when the dump truck he was driving rolled over in Springfield, Tennessee, Tuesday afternoon. Per a report by Smokey Barn News, the accident occurred just after 1 p.m. when the man was taking the dump truck for a test drive…. read more
Middle TN School Bus Drivers Still Working Despite Complaints
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on February 22, 2017
Middle TN School Bus Drivers Still Working Despite Complaints Several school districts throughout Middle Tennessee have received complaints about driver behavior in recent months, but a recent investigation revealed that many of those drivers are still getting behind the wheel to pick up and drop off children. Per a report by WSMV.com, the investigation of… read more
THP and TDOT Work to Increase Awareness of State’s Move Over Law
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on February 21, 2017
THP and TDOT Work to Increase Awareness of State’s Move Over Law Troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol will work in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to both enforce and create a greater awareness of the state’s Move Over law, which requires that drivers change lanes when approaching stopped emergency and utility vehicles…. read more
