Bus and SUV Collide in Clarksville, Injuring 4
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
A Chevy Trailblazer turned into the path of a Clarksville Transit System bus last Wednesday afternoon, causing four people to suffer injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred when the Trailblazer was traveling south in the left lane of Wilma Rudolph Blvd near the bus, which was in the right lane. The juvenile… read more
Fatal Injuries Reported after Multi-Vehicle Crash in Sumner County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
An accident involving multiple vehicles claimed the life of one person last Monday night in Sumner County. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just before 8:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard between Bypass Road and Center Point Road in Hendersonville. News Channel 5 reports that one of the vehicles… read more
3 Tips for Protecting Children in the Event of an Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Children are extremely vulnerable during car accidents. Motor vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause of death for children between the ages of 4 and 10, and around one-third of children who die in car crashes aren’t properly restrained. To protect your children in the event of a collision, always follow these tips: Make sure children… read more
National Weather Service Meteorologist Warns Drivers of Flash Flood Dangers
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on May 26, 2017
Floods—particularly flash floods—are the number two weather hazard that residents in Middle Tennessee face just behind tornadoes. Per a report by WKRN.com, flash floods are extremely dangerous for drivers as they combine the destructive power of water with speed and unpredictability. A meteorologist who works with the National Weather Service told reporters that flash flooding… read more
Hit-and-Run Driver Who Struck Bicyclist Wanted by Nashville Police
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 26, 2017
Investigators with the Metro Nashville Police Department are searching for the driver of a vehicle that struck a bicyclist in the Priest Lake area of Nashville early Monday, and they’re asking the public for tips or information. Per a report by WKRN.com, the incident occurred at around 2 a.m. on Smith Springs Road near Ned… read more
Medical Emergency May Have Caused Fatal Crash in South Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 20, 2017
A vehicle collided with a Tennessee Department of Transportation truck at an intersection in South Nashville on Thursday, and investigators say that it was likely caused by the driver having a medical emergency. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Nolensville Road…. read more
Vanderbilt Trauma Doctor Urges ATV Riders to Wear Helmets
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 20, 2017
All-terrain vehicles are popular for recreation among adults and children, but they can be dangerous, as riders have little to no protection. A trauma doctor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center says that the best way riders can protect themselves is to wear a helmet. Per a report by WKRN.com, Vanderbilt’s main hospital and it’s Monroe… read more
Fatality Reported after Four-Vehicle Accident in Montgomery County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 18, 2017
Three people were seriously injured and one person was killed during a four-vehicle accident on Montgomery County on Monday. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the crash happened on Highway 149 at around noon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s investigation revealed that a vehicle driven by a 74-year-old woman from Tennessee Ridge was traveling westbound when… read more
THP Trooper’s Fast Reaction Saves Driver Experiencing Medical Emergency
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on May 16, 2017
The quick actions of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper helped save the life of a man who was experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel. Per a report by WKRN.com, the THP trooper was driving home at the end of his shift on Highway 64 near Pulaski Highway in Giles County when he saw a… read more
Fatal Car Accidents on the Rise in Clarksville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 12, 2017
Clarksville’s chief of police recently told reporters that the number of fatal accidents in the city has increased significantly, with 28 fatal wrecks reported in 2016. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the 28 fatalities in 2016 is a five-year high. The next highest total was 10 in 2011. The chief said that most, if… read more
