Cyclists Ride in Support of Bicyclist Injured in Natchez Trace Hit-and-Run
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Personal Injury on July 26, 2017
Around 50 bicyclists on Thursday took part in a ride of support for the man who was struck by a vehicle while riding on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin recently. Per a report by WKRN.com, the cyclists met up at Franklin High School on Thursday afternoon and road to the city’s courthouse to raise… read more
Bicyclist Numbers Increase in Nashville as Traffic Worsens
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A sizable percentage of the population in many big cities lives without a vehicle, and the trend is making its way south in cities like Nashville as residents learn how to cope with long commutes and heavy traffic. WKRN.com reports that Walk Bike Nashville’s “Walk Bike University” course has nearly doubled in participation from 2015… 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
Bike Lanes in Consideration for 8th Avenue South in Nashville
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 1, 2017
8th Avenue South is one of the busiest streets in the city with congestion occurring at all hours of the day, and city planners want to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists by installing bike lanes. Per a report by WKRN.com, Berry Hill is working on adding a center lane and two bike lanes… read more
Fatal Bicycle Accident Reported in Antioch
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on October 25, 2016
Fatal Bicycle Accident Reported in Antioch Metro Nashville Police say that a 60-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle in Davidson County early Wednesday afternoon. According to a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just before 3 p.m. at the corner of Mt. View Road and Murfreesboro Pike. The MPD’s report… read more
Hit-and-Run Accident Causes Bicyclist to Suffer Serious Injuries
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on May 4, 2016
Hit-and-Run Accident Causes Bicyclist to Suffer Serious Injuries A 53-year-old man who was riding a bicycle on Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville early Wednesday was struck by a vehicle and suffered serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle that struck the man then sped away from the accident scene, and police are still looking for… read more
Speeding Drivers Create Risks for Nashville Pedestrians and Cyclists
Posted in Car Accident,Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on February 23, 2016
Speeding Drivers Create Risks for Nashville Pedestrians and Cyclists The director of Walk Bike Nashville says that the city is experiencing growing pains due to the increased number of pedestrians and cyclists on roadways in the area, and drivers who speed through crosswalks make it more difficult for those people to safely cross streets. According… 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
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