Two Dead after Accident Involving Fire Truck in Hardin County
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 10, 2014
Two Dead after Accident Involving Fire Truck in Hardin County A man from Booneville, Tennessee, died early Tuesday after colliding head-on with a fire truck on Holland Creek Road in Hardin County. According to WTVA.com and a report by wbbjtv.com, the man was driving a logging truck when he was hit head-on by the fire… read more
Children Injured in Memphis Car Accident Weren’t Properly Restrained
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 9, 2014
Children Injured in Memphis Car Accident Weren’t Properly Restrained A car accident in Memphis, Tennessee, Friday morning left two children in critical condition and three more under observation at a local hospital. According to a report by wreg.com, the two children in critical condition range in age from 23 months old to 7 years old,… read more
One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Late-Night Tennessee Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on December 9, 2014
Earlier this month, one man was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle car accident near Maryville. According to one local news report, the crash involved only one vehicle and the deceased party was the passenger in that vehicle. Evidently, the vehicle was heading north on New Blockhouse Road around 2:45 in the morning… read more
Tennessee Motorcyclist Injured in Accident Involving Truck
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 8, 2014
Tennessee Motorcyclist Injured in Accident Involving Truck Because of their vulnerability and lack of protection, motorcyclists should always be extra cautious any time they hit the road. Safety gear like a helmet, padded riding jacket and pants, and heavy duty footwear can all lessen the likelihood of suffering severe injuries in the event of an… read more
Tennessee School Bus Accident on Wet Road Takes the Lives of Two Children and One Adult
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on December 8, 2014
Earlier this week in East Knoxville, an accident involving two school buses claimed three lives. According to a report by NBC News, two young girls and an aide were all killed in the tragic accident. In addition, three others were admitted to the hospital in serious but stable condition, and twenty-some other students were admitted… read more
Actor Tracy Morgan’s Legal Team Says Nation’s Roads are Unsafe
Posted in Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 5, 2014
Actor Tracy Morgan’s Legal Team Says Nation’s Roads are Unsafe Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his time on television shows like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, was seriously injured in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving a Walmart truck in June 2014. According to an article from hollywoodreport.com, his… read more
Group Representing Truck Drivers Asks for Fewer Restrictions on Break Times
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 4, 2014
Group Representing Truck Drivers Asks for Fewer Restrictions on Break Times According to Denise Johnson at Insurance Journal, representatives from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) and NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc., recently applied for rest and break requirement exemption status for truck drivers hauling oversized loads. As it stands, the federal trucking regulations set… read more
Crash on Interstate 75 in Bradley County Claims One Life
Posted in Car Accident,Drunk Driving,Personal Injury on December 3, 2014
Crash on Interstate 75 in Bradley County Claims One Life According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, a 34-year-old man died after being involved in a car crash early Monday on I-75 in Bradley County, Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the man was driving northbound on I-75 at a high rate of speed… read more
Fiery Crash on I-24 Near Nashville Claims Two Lives
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on December 2, 2014
Fiery Crash on I-24 Near Nashville Claims Two Lives A fiery crash on Interstate 24 north of Nashville killed two people Tuesday morning, according to a report by The Tennessean. Two tractor-trailers were involved in the accident, which occurred around 5 a.m. near the area where I-24 intersects with I-65. A representative with the Nashville… read more
Friendsville Pedestrian Dies after Getting Struck by Two Vehicles
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 1, 2014
Friendsville Pedestrian Dies after Getting Struck by Two Vehicles An accident in Friendsville, Tennessee, early Monday highlighted why it’s so important for both pedestrians and drivers to be extra cautious at all times on the road. WATE reports that a pedestrian in Blount County was struck by two vehicles while walking down a stretch of… read more
