Work Begins on Safety Improvements at Intersection of Bell and Mt. View Roads
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on February 1, 2017
Work Begins on Safety Improvements at Intersection of Bell and Mt. View Roads After city leaders identified the intersection of Bell Road and Mt. View Road in Antioch as being a dangerous area that was the site of many auto accidents and pedestrian accidents, work began Tuesday to make it safer for both drivers and… read more
Fatality Reported after 3 Accidents Occur on I-24 Thursday Morning
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 27, 2017
Fatality Reported after 3 Accidents Occur on I-24 Thursday Morning The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that three accidents occurred on Interstate 24 in Coffee County Thursday morning, resulting in the death of one person. Per a report by WKRN.com, the first accident occurred at around 3 a.m. near mile marker 101 and between the exits… read more
17 States Considering Making Seat Belts Mandatory on School Buses
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on January 25, 2017
17 States Considering Making Seat Belts Mandatory on School Buses Lawmakers in 17 states are considering bills that would require all school buses to be equipped with seat belts. Per a report by the Associated Press, California, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, and Texas already have seat belt laws for school buses, and 17… read more
Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries after Getting Hit by Car on Gallatin Pike
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 24, 2017
Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries after Getting Hit by Car on Gallatin Pike A man in his late 50s was struck by a vehicle while he was crossing Gallatin Pike North Saturday evening, causing him to suffer serious head injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at around 6 p.m. in the 1700 block… read more
Hit-and-Run Accident Injures Metro Police Officer
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 23, 2017
Hit-and-Run Accident Injures Metro Police Officer The driver of a sedan crashed into an SUV driven by a Metro police officer early Friday, causing him to suffer serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just before 5:30 a.m. on Second Avenue South near Crenshaw Street in Davidson County when the officer pulled… read more
Rising Population Leads to Increase in Traffic Volumes, Accidents in Middle TN
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 23, 2017
Rising Population Leads to Increase in Traffic Volumes, Accidents in Middle TN Around 30,000 new residents arrive in Middle Tennessee every year, making it one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Per a report by WKRN.com, the population boom in Nashville and surrounding cities has created “traffic nightmares” for residents and visitors. However,… read more
Multiple Injuries Reported after Wrong-Way Accident on Murfreesboro Road
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 18, 2017
Multiple Injuries Reported after Wrong-Way Accident on Murfreesboro Road Two vehicles collided head-on near Nashboro Village in Davidson County early Wednesday morning, resulting in three people suffering serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred near the Shumate Lane intersection near Una Antioch Pike on Murfreesboro Road at around midnight Wednesday. A Metro… read more
Williamson County Offers DUI Education Program to Help Repeat Offenders
Posted in Drunk Driving,Tennessee Accident Law on January 18, 2017
Williamson County Offers DUI Education Program to Help Repeat Offenders In 2010, Williamson County launched the state’s first standalone DUI court, which boasts a success rate of 86 percent for making sure participants aren’t arrested for more alcohol-related offenses after their initial arrests. Per a report by The Tennessean, the program currently has 26 active… read more
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported in East Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on January 14, 2017
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported in East Nashville A 47-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in East Nashville Thursday evening, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. WKRN.com reports that the crash occurred just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of East Trinity Lane and Meridian Street. An investigation by Metro Nashville Police revealed that the… read more
Pedestrians Face More Safety Risks in Nashville Compared to Other Cities
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on January 14, 2017
Pedestrians Face More Safety Risks in Nashville Compared to Other Cities With areas like Broadway, Hillsboro Village, and 12 South, Nashville has no shortage of walkable neighborhoods and business districts with restaurants and bars. However, pedestrians who walk in those areas may be at a higher risk than pedestrians in other cities. Per a report… read more
