Seat Belts on School Buses Bill Scheduled for 2017 Tennessee Legislative Session
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 12, 2017
Seat Belts on School Buses Bill Scheduled for 2017 Tennessee Legislative Session Tennessee lawmakers convened for the 110th General Assembly on Wednesday, and the session is expected to include a bill that would require all school buses in the state to be equipped with seat belts. Per a report by WKRN.com and WATE.com, the bill… read more
Gray Line Adding Seat Belts to Charter School Buses in Davidson County
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on December 27, 2016
Gray Line Adding Seat Belts to Charter School Buses in Davidson County Bus manufacturer and supplier Gray Line announced this week that it will begin installing seat belts on school buses that serve public charter schools in Davidson County. Per a report by WKRN.com, Gray Line aims to have lap and shoulder seat belts installed… read more
School Bus Driver Requirements Differ Among TN School Districts
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on December 14, 2016
School Bus Driver Requirements Differ Among TN School Districts The November school bus accident in Chattanooga that killed six children has left many parents and residents wondering what the requirements are for becoming a school bus driver in the state of Tennessee. A report by WBIR revealed that the requirements differ from school district to… read more
Metro Council Scheduled to Vote on Seat Belt Plan for School Buses
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on December 14, 2016
Metro Council Scheduled to Vote on Seat Belt Plan for School Buses In response to the tragic school bus accident in Hamilton County that killed six young students, the Nashville’s Metro Council is scheduled to vote on a plan that would require all school buses in the city to be outfitted with seat belts. Per… read more
Multiple Injuries Reported after School Bus Crashes into 2 SUVs in Nashville
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on December 5, 2016
Multiple Injuries Reported after School Bus Crashes into 2 SUVs in Nashville A school bus crashed into two SUVs in Nashville Wednesday afternoon, causing five children to suffer serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash occurred at around 4 p.m. on McCall Street when the 59-year-old bus driver lost control of the vehicle…. read more
Bus Drivers Must Undergo Extensive Training in TN School Systems
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on November 29, 2016
Bus Drivers Must Undergo Extensive Training in TN School Systems Because school bus drivers have dozens of lives in their hands every day, all school systems in Tennessee require that they complete extensive training and licensing programs before they’re eligible to be hired or get behind the wheel. Per a report by WKRN.com, bus drivers… read more
Tennessee Lawmakers Call for Mandatory Seat Belts on School Buses
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on November 25, 2016
Tennessee Lawmakers Call for Mandatory Seat Belts on School Buses Five children died in a tragic school bus accident in Chattanooga on Monday, prompting multiple state legislators to call for laws that would require all buses in the state to be equipped with seat belts for children and students. Per a report by WKRN.com, the… read more
Multiple Witnesses and Passersby Made 911 Calls after I-65 Bus Accident
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on November 22, 2016
Multiple Witnesses and Passersby Made 911 Calls after I-65 Bus Accident A school bus accident injured 23 of 46 people who were onboard in Nashville last week, and multiple people who were near the scene called 911 to report the accident and offer aid. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred on Interstate 65 when the… read more
Bus Accident in Nashville Injures 23 Students
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on November 20, 2016
Bus Accident in Nashville Injures 23 Students A Chester County school bus flipped in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Nashville late Friday morning, causing 23 students to suffer injuries—and two were reported to be in critical condition in a local hospital. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just before 11 a.m…. read more
Woman Seriously Injured after Pedestrian Accident Involving MTA Bus in Nashville
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on November 6, 2016
Woman Seriously Injured after Pedestrian Accident Involving MTA Bus in Nashville A 64-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was hit and then dragged by a Metro Transit Authority Bus in Nashville on Friday morning. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred just after 6:30 a.m. at the Music City Central bus terminal on 400 Charlotte… read more
