The Biggest Back to School Risk Factors for Kids
Posted in Bus Accident,Car Accident,Pedestrian Accident on August 31, 2020
Schools throughout Tennessee have been back in session for a few weeks, but many parents, teachers, and students are still working out the kinks of getting back into their daily grooves. It’s been an especially difficult transition this year, as many schools have been closed since mid-March. In addition to adjusting to early mornings, homework,… read more
How to Stay Safe in Parking Lots
Posted in Car Accident,Pedestrian Accident on January 16, 2020
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season may be over, but the dangers associated with shopping are still present. In addition to the risks of driving to and from shopping malls, outlets, and other retail stores, it’s also important to be aware of the risks that exist in parking lots. According to the National… read more
Tips for Staying Safe during a Night Out in Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident on August 12, 2018
Due to the popularity of tourist destinations like Broadway and its famous assortments of bars and restaurants, Nashville has become one of the most popular cities in the South for nightlife. And while the city has no shortage of things to do on weekends and evenings, it’s important to remember that safety should always be… read more
10 Essential Tips for Staying Safe as a Pedestrian in Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident on May 4, 2018
In 2017, Nashville was ranked as the 37th most dangerous city for walkability out of 104 cities studied throughout the U.S. That represented a significant improvement over its ranking of 15th in 2014. The Tennessean reports that 209 pedestrians were struck and killed by vehicles in Nashville between 2004 and 2014. The city has added… read more
What You Need to Know about Pedestrian Safety
Posted in Pedestrian Accident on October 19, 2017
Like many cities throughout the U.S., city leaders in Nashville are focused on making Music City’s streets as safe as possible for pedestrians—including both residents and the large number of tourists who visit the area every week. To accomplish that, many neighborhoods have seen road construction and road improvements in recent years, including wider shoulders,… read more
Fatal Injuries Reported after Man is Struck by Music City Star
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on September 8, 2017
Fatal Injuries Reported after Man is Struck by Music City Star A 25-year-old man was struck by the Music City Star passenger train in Nashville on Tuesday morning, causing him to be pushed into the Stones River and to suffer fatal injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened in Donelson at around 7:30… read more
Parents Upset Over Lack of School Crossing Guards in East Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on August 25, 2017
Parents of children who attend East Nashville Magnet High School are frustrated with the lack of a crossing guard outside of the school, and they say that too many drivers passing through the area are speeding and not paying attention. Per a report by WKRN.com, parents say that Gallatin Avenue in front of the school… read more
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported during Eclipse in Kentucky
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 22, 2017
Two women were struck by a vehicle in Hyden, Kentucky on Monday, causing one to suffer fatal injuries and the other to suffer serious injuries. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the accident happened when the two women were standing on a sidewalk watching the solar eclipse and a vehicle crossed the center line, struck… read more
Man Faces Vehicular Homicide Charges after Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 3, 2017
A 39-year-old man is being charged with vehicular homicide after he struck a pedestrian with his SUV in Nashville late Wednesday. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just before midnight in the 1500 block of 22nd Avenue North. An accident report by the Metro Nashville Police revealed that the driver first sideswiped a… read more
Hit-and-Run Driver Surrenders to Police after Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 31, 2017
A 45-year-old man turned himself in to officers at the South Metro Nashville Police Department Precinct in Davidson County Sunday after he was involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Elm Hill Pike near Royal Parkway. Law enforcement officers told reporters that two… read more