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
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported in East Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on January 14, 2017
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported in East Nashville A 47-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in East Nashville Thursday evening, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. WKRN.com reports that the crash occurred just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of East Trinity Lane and Meridian Street. An investigation by Metro Nashville Police revealed that the… read more
Pedestrians Face More Safety Risks in Nashville Compared to Other Cities
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on January 14, 2017
Pedestrians Face More Safety Risks in Nashville Compared to Other Cities With areas like Broadway, Hillsboro Village, and 12 South, Nashville has no shortage of walkable neighborhoods and business districts with restaurants and bars. However, pedestrians who walk in those areas may be at a higher risk than pedestrians in other cities. Per a report… 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
Pack Your Vehicle with These Supplies to Avoid a Winter Weather Crisis
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on January 10, 2017
Pack Your Vehicle with These Emergency Supplies to Avoid a Winter Weather Crisis The first major round of snow and ice has reached the Middle Tennessee area, and road crews are busy salting Nashville’s highways and interstates. If you must get out and drive after snow and ice accumulate on the roadways, you’re not only at… 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
