Fatal Wrong-Way Accident Reported in Robertson County
Posted in Negligence,Tennessee Accident Law on December 5, 2016
Fatal Wrong-Way Accident Reported in Robertson County A 37-year-old woman from Oak Grove, Kentucky, died when she was involved in a wrong-way car accident on Interstate 24 in Robertson County Saturday night. Per a report by Smokey Barn News, the crash occurred when her 2013 Chevrolet Sonic entered the eastbound lanes of I-24 in Pleasant… read more
Smyrna Police Looking for Driver Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury on July 13, 2016
Smyrna Police Looking for Driver Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident A 29-year-old woman was killed after she was knocked off her scooter by a vehicle and then struck by another vehicle at around 11 p.m. Saturday in Smyrna. According to a report by WSMV.com, the accident occurred near South Lowry Street at the Nissan Boulevard… read more
Injuries Reported after Motorcyclist is Struck by Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Accident
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Negligence,Tennessee Accident Law on May 25, 2016
Injuries Reported after Motorcyclist is Struck by Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Accident A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, including a broken leg, after he was struck by a vehicle in Davidson County early Monday. According to a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just after midnight in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near the Nashville International… read more
Police Cruiser among Vehicles Damaged, Stranded during Winter Storm
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury on February 9, 2016
Police Cruiser among Vehicles Damaged, Stranded during Winter Storm A Metro Nashville Police cruiser was struck by a car near Murfreesboro Road and Nashboro Boulevard Tuesday morning. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred while the driver of the vehicle was attempting to navigate the slick roadway and lost control. The police cruiser… read more
Multiple Accidents on Interstate 40 in Dickson County Result in Lane Closures
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 21, 2016
Multiple Accidents on Interstate 40 in Dickson County Result in Lane Closures Winter weather and the accumulation snow and ice on the roadway caused multiple accidents in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 Wednesday night, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol closed the interstate briefly to clear the accident scenes. According to a report by wkrn.com,… read more
Greyhound Bus Accident Causes Injuries, Closure of I-24 East
Posted in Bus Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 14, 2016
Greyhound Bus Accident Causes Injuries, Closure of I-24 East Multiple vehicles, including a Greyhound Bus, were involved in an accident in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 in Davidson County Wednesday night, and at least one person suffered serious injuries. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred just after 10 p.m. near the… read more
Heavy Vehicles Banned on Stretch of Road in Nolensville
Posted in Negligence,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 8, 2016
Heavy Vehicles Banned on Stretch of Road in Nolensville Construction is booming in Nolensville, but big trucks carrying building materials will have to find an alternate route after city officials banned vehicles weighing more than 7,000 pounds from traveling on one roadway in the area. According to a report by wkrn.com, the ban was prompted… read more
Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Injured after Driver Fails to Move Over
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on January 6, 2016
Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Injured after Driver Fails to Move Over An accident on Tuesday served as a reminder to Tennessee residents that the state’s “Move Over” law can help save lives and prevent serious injuries to police and emergency responders. A trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol had stopped his patrol car on Interstate… read more
Driver in Madison Hit-and-Run Accident May Face Criminal Charges
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Tennessee Accident Law on January 4, 2016
Driver in Madison Hit-and-Run Accident May Face Criminal Charges The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 52-year-old man in Madison, Tennessee, on Friday may be charged for her role in the accident pending the results of an investigation. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred around 5 p.m. in the… read more
Jan. 1 Means Increased Seat Belt Fines for Unbuckled Tennessee Drivers
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 1, 2016
Jan. 1 Means Increased Seat Belt Fines for Unbuckled Tennessee Drivers Tennesseans throughout the state celebrated the New Year on Friday, and police are hoping that stiffer penalties for driving or riding without a seat belt will help keep them safer year-round. WKRN.com reports that the increase in seat belt fines took effect on Jan…. read more