Cyclists Ride in Support of Bicyclist Injured in Natchez Trace Hit-and-Run
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Personal Injury on July 26, 2017
Around 50 bicyclists on Thursday took part in a ride of support for the man who was struck by a vehicle while riding on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin recently. Per a report by WKRN.com, the cyclists met up at Franklin High School on Thursday afternoon and road to the city’s courthouse to raise… read more
Bicyclist Numbers Increase in Nashville as Traffic Worsens
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A sizable percentage of the population in many big cities lives without a vehicle, and the trend is making its way south in cities like Nashville as residents learn how to cope with long commutes and heavy traffic. WKRN.com reports that Walk Bike Nashville’s “Walk Bike University” course has nearly doubled in participation from 2015… read more
Hit-and-Run Driver Who Struck Bicyclist Wanted by Nashville Police
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 26, 2017
Investigators with the Metro Nashville Police Department are searching for the driver of a vehicle that struck a bicyclist in the Priest Lake area of Nashville early Monday, and they’re asking the public for tips or information. Per a report by WKRN.com, the incident occurred at around 2 a.m. on Smith Springs Road near Ned… read more
Bike Lanes in Consideration for 8th Avenue South in Nashville
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 1, 2017
8th Avenue South is one of the busiest streets in the city with congestion occurring at all hours of the day, and city planners want to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists by installing bike lanes. Per a report by WKRN.com, Berry Hill is working on adding a center lane and two bike lanes… read more
Hit-and-Run Accident Causes Bicyclist to Suffer Serious Injuries
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on May 4, 2016
Hit-and-Run Accident Causes Bicyclist to Suffer Serious Injuries A 53-year-old man who was riding a bicycle on Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville early Wednesday was struck by a vehicle and suffered serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle that struck the man then sped away from the accident scene, and police are still looking for… read more
Number of Pedestrians and Bicyclists Killed in TN Concerning to Officials
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 5, 2016
Number of Pedestrians and Bicyclists Killed in TN Concerning to Officials A total of 120 pedestrians and bicyclists were killed on streets in Tennessee in 2015—a number that the chairwoman for Metro Nashville’s Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee calls outrageous. According to a report by wkrn.com, the chairwoman told reporters that the problem is exacerbated… read more
Tennessee Sees Increase in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths in 2015
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Negligence,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 31, 2015
Tennessee Sees Increase in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths in 2015 Pedestrians and bicyclists have always been at high risk on roadways throughout Tennessee, and the number of people who were killed while traveling on foot or on a bicycle increased in the state in 2015. A report by wkrn.com and the Associated Press says that… read more
Clarksville Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Striking Bicyclist
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on June 16, 2015
Clarksville Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Striking Bicyclist Last fall, a 53-year-old Clarksville woman struck a bicyclist with her vehicle, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. As a result of the accident, the woman was recently sentenced to five years in prison on charges of vehicular homicide. A staff report by wkrn.com… read more
3 Accidents in Cookeville on Monday Lead to Multiple Serious Injuries
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Car Accident,Motorcycle Safety,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on March 18, 2015
3 Accidents in Cookeville on Monday Lead to Multiple Serious Injuries Three separate accidents in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Monday caused two people to suffer injuries serious enough that they required airlifts to local hospitals. According to a report by the Herald-Citizen, the first accident involved a motorcycle and happened around 3 p.m. near the intersection… read more
Local Dentist Killed in Bicycle Accident
Posted in Bicycle Accident on December 18, 2014
Earlier this month in Culleoka, a local dentist was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. According to a report by one local news source, the dentist was riding his bicycle on Station Road at around 6:22 in the morning when the fatal bicycle accident occurred. Evidently, the vehicle was… read more
