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
TDOT Halts Road Construction to Alleviate Holiday Traffic Woes
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 22, 2015
TDOT Halts Road Construction to Alleviate Holiday Traffic Woes With Christmas and New Year’s Eve just a few days away, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all construction and road repair work on highways and interstates to help reduce traffic congestion throughout the state. According to a report by wkrn.com, TDOT will suspend all… read more
Tennessee to Double Fines for Being Caught Driving Without a Seat Belt
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 15, 2015
Tennessee to Double Fines for Being Caught Driving Without a Seat Belt The cost of getting caught driving or riding in a vehicle without using a seat belt will increase on Jan. 1, 2016, from $10 to $25. According to a report by wkrn.com, state officials announced the increase on Monday and also stated that… read more
Pedestrian Accident Involving Pickup Truck and THP Patrol Car Kills 1
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 2, 2015
Pedestrian Accident Involving Pickup Truck and THP Patrol Car Kills 1 A pedestrian was struck by two vehicles—a pickup truck and a patrol car with the Tennessee Highway Patrol—on Tuesday evening in East Tennessee and suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred in Knoxville,… read more
Two-Car Accident in Clarksville Kills 1 on Saturday
Posted in Car Accident,Drunk Driving,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 16, 2015
Two-Car Accident in Clarksville Kills 1 on Saturday An accident involving two vehicles in Clarksville, Tennessee, led to the death of a 28-year-old woman on Saturday. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred around 3 a.m. when a 2014 GMC Sierra pickup truck driven by a 26-year-old Fort Campbell soldier crashed into the… read more
Metro School Bus Drivers Express Concerns about Safety
Posted in Bus Accident,Negligence,Tennessee Accident Law on November 3, 2015
Metro School Bus Drivers Express Concerns about Safety Several Metro school bus drivers are concerned with safety while they’re behind the wheel due to distractions caused by students. According to a report by wsmv.com, Metro Schools has received reports of 48 incidents occurring on buses and 51 occurring at bus stops during the nine weeks… read more
39 Crashes Reported in Hamilton County Monday Morning
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 2, 2015
39 Crashes Reported in Hamilton County Monday Morning A total of 39 accidents were reported in and around Chattanooga on Monday morning, keeping emergency responders busy and delaying traffic throughout the area. According to a report by wrcbtv.com, the crashes were due to rain. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that Bradley County’s number of fatal… read more
Pedestrian Accident Claims the Life of Hickman County Man
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on October 23, 2015
Pedestrian Accident Claims the Life of Hickman County Man A 54-year-old man walking in the southbound lanes of Highway 7 in Hickman County, Tennessee, was struck by a vehicle and killed Thursday evening, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred around 9 p.m. when a 29-year-old man was headed south… read more
Dangerous Road in Hendersonville Draws Concern from Local Residents
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on October 22, 2015
Dangerous Road in Hendersonville Draws Concern from Local Residents A winding road in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is the site of at least one crash every six months, according to police data, and residents of the area are asking city officials to look into ways to make the road safer for drivers. According to a report by… read more
Two-Vehicle Accident in Clarksville Causes Man to Suffer Serious Injuries
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on October 20, 2015
Two-Vehicle Accident in Clarksville Causes Man to Suffer Serious Injuries A man from Clarksville, Tennessee, was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident involving a car and a truck on Monday night. According to a report by wkrn.com and Clarksville Now, the accident occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Ashland City Road near the intersection with Gatlin… read more
