TDOT Prepares Nashville Roads for Third Round of Winter Weather
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on February 8, 2016
TDOT Prepares Nashville Roads for Third Round of Winter Weather Snow and ice has already hit the Middle Tennessee area twice this winter, and a third round of winter storms may be moving into the area Monday evening and Tuesday morning. According to a report by wkrn.com, road crews in Nashville began pre-treating high priority… read more
Fatal Accident Reported in Robertson County Wednesday Morning
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on February 4, 2016
Fatal Accident Reported in Robertson County Wednesday Morning A head-on collision claimed the life of a 70-year-old woman in Springfield, Tennessee, early Wednesday morning. A report by wkrn.com states that the accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Highway 76 near Gum Station Road. The woman’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head-on…. read more
Despite Rising Temperatures, Many Roads in Middle TN Still Dangerous
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 25, 2016
Despite Rising Temperatures, Many Roads in Middle TN Still Dangerous Although the rising temperatures on Monday melted a large amount of accumulated snow and ice, dangerous roadway conditions still persist throughout Middle Tennessee. According to a report by wkrn.com, many side roads are still slick—especially if they weren’t treated with salt during the initial winter… read more
Multiple Accidents on Interstate 40 in Dickson County Result in Lane Closures
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on January 21, 2016
Multiple Accidents on Interstate 40 in Dickson County Result in Lane Closures Winter weather and the accumulation snow and ice on the roadway caused multiple accidents in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 Wednesday night, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol closed the interstate briefly to clear the accident scenes. According to a report by wkrn.com,… 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 to Double Fines for Being Caught Driving Without a Seat Belt
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on December 15, 2015
Tennessee to Double Fines for Being Caught Driving Without a Seat Belt The cost of getting caught driving or riding in a vehicle without using a seat belt will increase on Jan. 1, 2016, from $10 to $25. According to a report by wkrn.com, state officials announced the increase on Monday and also stated that… read more
Holiday Travel Ramping Up as Thanksgiving Approaches
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 23, 2015
Holiday Travel Ramping Up as Thanksgiving Approaches The highest number of travelers in eight years—47 million in total—are expected to make their way across the country via highways, interstates, and the sky this week as they travel for Thanksgiving. According to a report by wsmv.com, people traveling by air may experience delays due to extra… read more
Tennessee Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Be Aware of the Presence of Deer
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 13, 2015
Tennessee Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Be Aware of the Presence of Deer Fall weather is in full swing in Middle Tennessee, and with the temperature changes come an increase in deer activity, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. WKRN.com reports that fall is when deer-related car accidents are most likely to occur because it… read more
Safety Check Finds Majority of Parents Install Child Car Seats Incorrectly
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 12, 2015
Safety Check Finds Majority of Parents Install Child Car Seats Incorrectly A child seat car inspection in New York State found that out of 931 car seats that were checked at a recent state-run safety event, only 112 were installed correctly. According to a report by Claims Journal, errors ranged from using car seats that… read more
