Bus Drivers Must Undergo Extensive Training in TN School Systems
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on November 29, 2016
Bus Drivers Must Undergo Extensive Training in TN School Systems Because school bus drivers have dozens of lives in their hands every day, all school systems in Tennessee require that they complete extensive training and licensing programs before they’re eligible to be hired or get behind the wheel. Per a report by WKRN.com, bus drivers… read more
Tennessee Lawmakers Call for Mandatory Seat Belts on School Buses
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on November 25, 2016
Tennessee Lawmakers Call for Mandatory Seat Belts on School Buses Five children died in a tragic school bus accident in Chattanooga on Monday, prompting multiple state legislators to call for laws that would require all buses in the state to be equipped with seat belts for children and students. Per a report by WKRN.com, the… read more
Multiple Witnesses and Passersby Made 911 Calls after I-65 Bus Accident
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on November 22, 2016
Multiple Witnesses and Passersby Made 911 Calls after I-65 Bus Accident A school bus accident injured 23 of 46 people who were onboard in Nashville last week, and multiple people who were near the scene called 911 to report the accident and offer aid. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred on Interstate 65 when the… read more
Bus Accident in Nashville Injures 23 Students
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on November 20, 2016
Bus Accident in Nashville Injures 23 Students A Chester County school bus flipped in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Nashville late Friday morning, causing 23 students to suffer injuries—and two were reported to be in critical condition in a local hospital. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just before 11 a.m…. read more
Woman Seriously Injured after Pedestrian Accident Involving MTA Bus in Nashville
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on November 6, 2016
Woman Seriously Injured after Pedestrian Accident Involving MTA Bus in Nashville A 64-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was hit and then dragged by a Metro Transit Authority Bus in Nashville on Friday morning. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred just after 6:30 a.m. at the Music City Central bus terminal on 400 Charlotte… read more
MTA Bus Crash Injures Multiple Passengers Monday Morning
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury on June 7, 2016
MTA Bus Crash Injures Multiple Passengers Monday Morning A bus belonging to the Metro Transportation Authority crashed in downtown Nashville Monday morning, causing multiple passengers to suffer injuries. According to reports by WKRN.com and WSMV.com, the accident occurred at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Commerce Street. Metro Nashville Police officers who investigated the accident… read more
State Senate Approves Bill to Create Rapid Transit System in TN
Posted in Bus Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on March 24, 2016
State Senate Approves Bill to Create Rapid Transit System in TN A bill sponsored by State Senator Jeff Yarbro that would pave the way for a rapid transit system in the state passed yesterday by a 24-4 vote, and it now awaits a vote in the House. According to a report by The Tennessean, the… read more
Greyhound Bus Accident Causes Injuries, Closure of I-24 East
Posted in Bus Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 14, 2016
Greyhound Bus Accident Causes Injuries, Closure of I-24 East Multiple vehicles, including a Greyhound Bus, were involved in an accident in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 in Davidson County Wednesday night, and at least one person suffered serious injuries. According to a report by wkrn.com, the accident occurred just after 10 p.m. near the… read more
NHTSA Wants Seat Belts on All School Buses in the U.S.
Posted in Bus Accident,Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 10, 2015
NHTSA Wants Seat Belts on All School Buses in the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is suggesting that all school buses in America be equipped with seat belts for students to wear when they are being transported to and from school. A report by WKRN.com and WRIC says only six states in the… read more
Metro School Bus Drivers Express Concerns about Safety
Posted in Bus Accident,Negligence,Tennessee Accident Law on November 3, 2015
Metro School Bus Drivers Express Concerns about Safety Several Metro school bus drivers are concerned with safety while they’re behind the wheel due to distractions caused by students. According to a report by wsmv.com, Metro Schools has received reports of 48 incidents occurring on buses and 51 occurring at bus stops during the nine weeks… read more
