Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Injured after Driver Fails to Move Over
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on January 6, 2016
Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Injured after Driver Fails to Move Over An accident on Tuesday served as a reminder to Tennessee residents that the state’s “Move Over” law can help save lives and prevent serious injuries to police and emergency responders. A trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol had stopped his patrol car on Interstate… read more
Number of Pedestrians and Bicyclists Killed in TN Concerning to Officials
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 5, 2016
Number of Pedestrians and Bicyclists Killed in TN Concerning to Officials A total of 120 pedestrians and bicyclists were killed on streets in Tennessee in 2015—a number that the chairwoman for Metro Nashville’s Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee calls outrageous. According to a report by wkrn.com, the chairwoman told reporters that the problem is exacerbated… read more
Driver in Madison Hit-and-Run Accident May Face Criminal Charges
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Tennessee Accident Law on January 4, 2016
Driver in Madison Hit-and-Run Accident May Face Criminal Charges The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 52-year-old man in Madison, Tennessee, on Friday may be charged for her role in the accident pending the results of an investigation. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred around 5 p.m. in the… read more
Jan. 1 Means Increased Seat Belt Fines for Unbuckled Tennessee Drivers
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 1, 2016
Jan. 1 Means Increased Seat Belt Fines for Unbuckled Tennessee Drivers Tennesseans throughout the state celebrated the New Year on Friday, and police are hoping that stiffer penalties for driving or riding without a seat belt will help keep them safer year-round. WKRN.com reports that the increase in seat belt fines took effect on Jan…. read more
Tennessee Sees Increase in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths in 2015
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Negligence,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 31, 2015
Tennessee Sees Increase in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Deaths in 2015 Pedestrians and bicyclists have always been at high risk on roadways throughout Tennessee, and the number of people who were killed while traveling on foot or on a bicycle increased in the state in 2015. A report by wkrn.com and the Associated Press says that… read more
Accident on I-24 East in Coffee County Claims 1 Life, Injures 2 Others
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 30, 2015
Accident on I-24 East in Coffee County Claims 1 Life, Injures 2 Others A 63-year-old Illinois man was driving his pickup truck in the westbound lanes of Interstate 24 in Coffee County on Tuesday when he sideswiped an RV, causing him to cross the median and strike two commercial trucks in the eastbound lanes. According… read more
Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Offering Free Rides on NYE
Posted in Drunk Driving,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 29, 2015
Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Offering Free Rides on NYE Anyone who celebrates on New Year’s Eve and wants a free ride home in Wilson County will be eligible to receive a lift from a county sheriff this year. According to a report by wkrn.com, the program will begin on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m…. read more
Clarksville Car Accident Kills 1, Injures 2 on Christmas Day
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 28, 2015
Clarksville Car Accident Kills 1, Injures 2 on Christmas Day A serious accident involving two vehicles led to one fatality and two other victims suffering injuries in Clarksville on Christmas morning. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred at the intersection of Ashland City Road and Branch Road just before 8:30 a.m. Emergency… read more
Truck Driver Involved in Tracy Morgan Crash Indicted by Grand Jury
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Truck Wreck on December 23, 2015
Truck Driver Involved in Tracy Morgan Crash Indicted by Grand Jury The driver of a truck that was involved in an accident that seriously injured comedian Tracy Morgan and killed another man in his vehicle on June 7, 2014, was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday. According to a report by the Associated Press… read more
TDOT Halts Road Construction to Alleviate Holiday Traffic Woes
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 22, 2015
TDOT Halts Road Construction to Alleviate Holiday Traffic Woes With Christmas and New Year’s Eve just a few days away, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all construction and road repair work on highways and interstates to help reduce traffic congestion throughout the state. According to a report by wkrn.com, TDOT will suspend all… read more
