Man Arrested in Clarksville after Causing Hit-and-Run Accident on I-24
Posted in Aggressive Driving,Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 17, 2014
Man Arrested in Clarksville after Causing Hit-and-Run Accident on I-24 A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident after he struck another driver’s vehicle on Interstate 24 near Clarksville, Tennessee, Tuesday evening. According to The-Leaf Chronicle, the man was driving recklessly and doing doughnuts in the median between the… read more
Hit-and-Run Accident Causes Vehicle to Crash into Nashville Store
Posted in Aggressive Driving,Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 16, 2014
Hit-and-Run Accident Causes Vehicle to Crash into Nashville Store A hit-and-run accident last Monday caused one driver to lose control of his vehicle and crash into a storefront in downtown Nashville. According to a report by WATE.com, the accident occurred around 6 a.m. on Church Street near the downtown area of Nashville. Police told reporters… read more
Hit-and-Run Driver Sets off Chain Reaction of Fiery Crashes on I-65 in Madison
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 15, 2014
Hit-and-Run Driver Sets off Chain Reaction of Fiery Crashes on I-65 in Madison According to a report by The Tennessean, police are on the hunt for a driver accused of setting off a chain reaction of several crashes Thursday evening that injured two people, left a tractor trailer on fire, and temporarily shut down Interstate… read more
Public Sidewalk Held Not to Be the Responsibility of Nearby Businesses
Posted in Negligence,Premises Liability on December 15, 2014
The doctrine of premises liability provides that the owners and occupiers of land owe a certain duty to those who are on their property. Depending on the relationship between the parties, one of several levels of duties arises. The highest duty owed is to customers of businesses. However, even this duty has its limits. As… read more
Children Injured in Memphis Car Accident Weren’t Properly Restrained
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 9, 2014
Children Injured in Memphis Car Accident Weren’t Properly Restrained A car accident in Memphis, Tennessee, Friday morning left two children in critical condition and three more under observation at a local hospital. According to a report by wreg.com, the two children in critical condition range in age from 23 months old to 7 years old,… read more
Tennessee Motorcyclist Injured in Accident Involving Truck
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 8, 2014
Tennessee Motorcyclist Injured in Accident Involving Truck Because of their vulnerability and lack of protection, motorcyclists should always be extra cautious any time they hit the road. Safety gear like a helmet, padded riding jacket and pants, and heavy duty footwear can all lessen the likelihood of suffering severe injuries in the event of an… read more
Actor Tracy Morgan’s Legal Team Says Nation’s Roads are Unsafe
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 5, 2014
Actor Tracy Morgan’s Legal Team Says Nation’s Roads are Unsafe Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his time on television shows like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, was seriously injured in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving a Walmart truck in June 2014. According to an article from hollywoodreport.com, his… read more
Friendsville Pedestrian Dies after Getting Struck by Two Vehicles
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 1, 2014
Friendsville Pedestrian Dies after Getting Struck by Two Vehicles An accident in Friendsville, Tennessee, early Monday highlighted why it’s so important for both pedestrians and drivers to be extra cautious at all times on the road. WATE reports that a pedestrian in Blount County was struck by two vehicles while walking down a stretch of… read more
Common Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on November 30, 2014
Common Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents Due to their size and weight, big trucks are capable of causing serious and even life-threatening injuries to drivers and passengers of other vehicles. Because trucks often outweigh standard passenger vehicles by tens of thousands of pounds, even minor accidents can lead to injuries that require immediate medical attention… read more
How Is the Trucking Industry Regulated?
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on November 27, 2014
How Is the Trucking Industry Regulated? The trucking industry is subject to many strict rules and regulations designed to keep truck drivers and other motorists on the road as safe as possible. These regulations are created and enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). All truck drivers, owners, manufacturers, and companies must abide… read more
