Ride-Sharing Service Drivers Expect Plenty of Business this Weekend
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Drivers with Uber and Lyft say they expect to pick up and drop off plenty of passengers in Nashville this weekend due to things like the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bonnaroo, and CMA Fest. WKRN.com reports that one driver quit her job to drive for Lyft in Nashville. She says that because parking downtown is… read more
Law Enforcement Officers Begin Traffic Management for Bonnaroo Festival
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Middle Tennessee and the city of Manchester are home to one of the world’s biggest music festivals, which attracts more than 80,000 people every year. In response, several local law enforcement agencies step up their presence to safely management traffic and keep drivers safe. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the festival kicks off on… read more
Fatality, Injuries, and Property Damage Reported after Clarksville Crash
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured after an accident involving an SUV and a sedan in Montgomery County early Sunday. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the accident happened on Franklin Street near University Avenue. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found the male victim dead inside a Suzuki… read more
Signs-Ups Open for MNPD’s Teen Driving Class on June 10
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Teens can now sign up for a free driver awareness class that will be held in Nashville on June 10. Per a report by WKRN.com, the course is open to all high school-aged teens, regardless of where they live. In addition, teens who participate aren’t required to have active driver’s licenses or permits. Metro Nashville… read more
Fatal Injuries Reported after Multi-Vehicle Crash in Sumner County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
An accident involving multiple vehicles claimed the life of one person last Monday night in Sumner County. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just before 8:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard between Bypass Road and Center Point Road in Hendersonville. News Channel 5 reports that one of the vehicles… read more
3 Tips for Protecting Children in the Event of an Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Children are extremely vulnerable during car accidents. Motor vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause of death for children between the ages of 4 and 10, and around one-third of children who die in car crashes aren’t properly restrained. To protect your children in the event of a collision, always follow these tips: Make sure children… read more
National Weather Service Meteorologist Warns Drivers of Flash Flood Dangers
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on May 26, 2017
Floods—particularly flash floods—are the number two weather hazard that residents in Middle Tennessee face just behind tornadoes. Per a report by WKRN.com, flash floods are extremely dangerous for drivers as they combine the destructive power of water with speed and unpredictability. A meteorologist who works with the National Weather Service told reporters that flash flooding… read more
Medical Emergency May Have Caused Fatal Crash in South Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 20, 2017
A vehicle collided with a Tennessee Department of Transportation truck at an intersection in South Nashville on Thursday, and investigators say that it was likely caused by the driver having a medical emergency. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Nolensville Road…. read more
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
