Hit-and-Run Accident Injures Metro Police Officer
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 23, 2017
Hit-and-Run Accident Injures Metro Police Officer The driver of a sedan crashed into an SUV driven by a Metro police officer early Friday, causing him to suffer serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just before 5:30 a.m. on Second Avenue South near Crenshaw Street in Davidson County when the officer pulled… read more
Rising Population Leads to Increase in Traffic Volumes, Accidents in Middle TN
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 23, 2017
Rising Population Leads to Increase in Traffic Volumes, Accidents in Middle TN Around 30,000 new residents arrive in Middle Tennessee every year, making it one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Per a report by WKRN.com, the population boom in Nashville and surrounding cities has created “traffic nightmares” for residents and visitors. However,… read more
Multiple Injuries Reported after Wrong-Way Accident on Murfreesboro Road
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 18, 2017
Multiple Injuries Reported after Wrong-Way Accident on Murfreesboro Road Two vehicles collided head-on near Nashboro Village in Davidson County early Wednesday morning, resulting in three people suffering serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred near the Shumate Lane intersection near Una Antioch Pike on Murfreesboro Road at around midnight Wednesday. A Metro… read more
Williamson County Offers DUI Education Program to Help Repeat Offenders
Posted in Drunk Driving,Tennessee Accident Law on January 18, 2017
Williamson County Offers DUI Education Program to Help Repeat Offenders In 2010, Williamson County launched the state’s first standalone DUI court, which boasts a success rate of 86 percent for making sure participants aren’t arrested for more alcohol-related offenses after their initial arrests. Per a report by The Tennessean, the program currently has 26 active… read more
Seat Belts on School Buses Bill Scheduled for 2017 Tennessee Legislative Session
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 12, 2017
Seat Belts on School Buses Bill Scheduled for 2017 Tennessee Legislative Session Tennessee lawmakers convened for the 110th General Assembly on Wednesday, and the session is expected to include a bill that would require all school buses in the state to be equipped with seat belts. Per a report by WKRN.com and WATE.com, the bill… read more
Fatal Accident Reported in Cookeville Sunday Night
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 10, 2017
Fatal Accident Reported in Cookeville Sunday Night A two-vehicle accident killed one person and seriously injured another in Putnam County Sunday night. Per a report by the Herald-Citizen, the accident occurred at around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of South Willow Avenue and West Jackson Street when a vehicle that was traveling southbound collided with… read more
TDOT Says It’s Ready for More Winter Weather in 2017
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 10, 2017
TDOT Says It’s Ready for More Winter Weather in 2017 Middle Tennessee has already been hit with a round of snow and ice in 2017, but officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation want drivers to know that the agency is stocked and equipped with resources, equipment, and supplies to handle more rounds of winter… read more
Driver Arrested after TDOT Worker Seriously Injured on I-40
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 1, 2017
Driver Arrested after TDOT Worker Seriously Injured on I-40 A worker employed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation was struck by a car in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 on Christmas Eve in Davidson County, causing him to suffer serious injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just after 7 p.m. near… read more
Top New Year’s Resolutions for Drivers in 2017
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 1, 2017
Top New Year’s Resolutions for Drivers in 2017 Many people use their New Year’s Resolutions to better manage their money, lose weight, or pick up a new hobby. While these are great goals to set for yourself, it’s also important to take a step back and review something you do almost every day—drive your car—and… read more
Additional Patrols Planned to Address Traffic Congestion and Impaired Drivers
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on January 1, 2017
Additional Patrols Planned to Address Traffic Congestion and Impaired Drivers The Tennessee Highway Patrol will increase the number of troopers on the state’s highways and interstates over the holiday weekend to ease congestion, respond to incidents, and apprehend drunk, impaired, and intoxicated drivers. WKRN.com reports that the patrols are designed to put safety first, and… read more
