Fatal Injuries Reported after Multi-Vehicle Crash in Sumner County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
An accident involving multiple vehicles claimed the life of one person last Monday night in Sumner County. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just before 8:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard between Bypass Road and Center Point Road in Hendersonville. News Channel 5 reports that one of the vehicles… read more
National Weather Service Meteorologist Warns Drivers of Flash Flood Dangers
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on May 26, 2017
Floods—particularly flash floods—are the number two weather hazard that residents in Middle Tennessee face just behind tornadoes. Per a report by WKRN.com, flash floods are extremely dangerous for drivers as they combine the destructive power of water with speed and unpredictability. A meteorologist who works with the National Weather Service told reporters that flash flooding… read more
Traffic Backs up on I-24 after 3 Accidents Tuesday Night
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 12, 2017
At least six vehicles were involved in three separate accidents in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 24 on Tuesday night in Nashville. Per a report by WKRN.com, the first two accidents occurred at around 9 p.m. near the Rutherford County line in the westbound lanes and resulted in police closing all but… read more
Bill Restricting Cell Phone Usage in School Zones Passes in State Senate
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving on May 8, 2017
A bill proposing a ban on cell phone usage in school zones throughout the state recently passed in the Senate and is expected to pass in the House, but its co-sponsors already want a tougher bill that would be more widespread in its enforcement. WKRN.com reports that the amended bill currently under consideration would ban… read more
Fatal Accident Reported on Interstate 65 in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on April 26, 2017
One person was killed and two others seriously injured following a crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Davidson County on Saturday morning. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred near the Old Hickory Boulevard exit when the vehicle that a 79-year-old woman, her 54-year-old daughter, and her 24-year-old granddaughter were traveling… read more
Doctor Says Teens Need More Sleep than Adults—Especially before Driving
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 18, 2017
A Middle Tennessee-based neurology doctor specializing in sleep medicine says that teens need more than one extra hour of sleep per night compared to adults, and statistics show that sleep-deprived teens are more likely to be involved in auto accidents compared to teens who get enough rest at night. Per a report by WKRN.com, teens… read more
Fatal Accident Reported on Highway 49 in Dickson County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 4, 2017
A vehicle crossed over into oncoming traffic and crashed into another vehicle Sunday night in Dickson County, killing one person and seriously injuring two others. Per a report by WSMV.com, the crashed happened at around 7 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 49 near Wolfe Branch Road in Vanleer, Tennessee. An investigation by the… read more
Tips for Driving in Severe Weather This Spring
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on March 30, 2017
Middle Tennessee was hit with severe thunderstorms earlier this week, and a second round is on its way Thursday. Monday’s storm caused damage throughout the mid-state area, and Thursday’s storm is expected to be similarly damaging. Per a report by WKRN.com, Monday’s storm brought damaging winds and large hail as it moved west to east,… read more
Potholes Common on I-440, but TDOT Says Replacement Would Cost $75 Million
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on March 21, 2017
Interstate 440 is a seven-mile loop that was designed to relieve traffic on major streets and interstates near downtown Nashville, but it’s now just as congested as the roads it was intended to spare from heavy traffic volumes. Per a report by WSMV, the road is used by more than 100,000 vehicles every day, and… read more
Fatality Reported after Man Was Ejected from Vehicle on I-65 North near Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on March 21, 2017
Law enforcement responded to a fatal accident in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Brentwood early Sunday morning that involved the driver being ejected from his vehicle. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash occurred under the Old Hickory Boulevard overpass at around 1:30 a.m. when a 2008 Toyota Corolla suddenly exited the roadway… read more
