Monthly Archives: September 2020
Multiple Vehicle Accident Occurs in Fentress County
Fentress County, TN (September 23, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a multiple vehicle accident occurred September 23rd on Highway 52 in Fentress County. The accident occurred when a Subaru Outback was traveling west when its driver turned into the path of an oncoming motorcycle. A second motorcycle rider was also injured. While… Read More »
Two Accidents Lead to Traffic Jams for Knox County Motorists
Knox County, TN (September 24, 2020) Knoxville law enforcement reports that two accidents occurred on the morning of September 24th that resulted in traffic delays for motorists. One of these accidents occurred around 6 a.m. and involved a tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 East at the Interstate 640 interchange. Due to the accidents, two lanes… Read More »
Car Crash in Rhea County leaves One Person Dead
Rhea County, TN (September 23, 2020) A car crash in Rhea County on the night of September 23rd left one person dead. Law enforcement reports that a vehicle was traveling recklessly on Highway 27 near Jackson Road between Spring City and Evansville. The driver of a Jeep was making a left turn when he… Read More »
Multiple Injury Accident Occurs in Cumberland County
Cumberland, County, TN (September 21, 2020) A single vehicle car crash occurred on September 21st on Highland Lane close to Dallas Smith Road in Cumberland County. A report released on September 23rd states that a Chevy Cruze was traveling north when a dog ran in front of the vehicle. The driver tried to avoid… Read More »
Medical Condition Causes Bybee Car Crash
Bybee, TN (September 23, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a woman in Bybee experienced a medical condition on September 23rd that caused her vehicle to leave Highway 160 and strike a tree. The driver was traveling southbound when her vehicle left the road close to Vinson Hollow Road. Even though the driver… Read More »
Driver Flees Greeneville Accident
Greeneville, TN (September 23, 2020) The driver of a vehicle that ended up in a one car crash fled the scene on September 23 around 2:45 AM close to the Dashaway Road intersection. The driver’s Chevy Aveo was headed north on Kingsport Highway when the vehicle went off the right side of the road…. Read More »
Vanderbilt Medical Center Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Failure to Follow OSHA Guidance to Prevent Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is a serious but often overlooked problem, especially in service industries like healthcare. Indeed, in 2015 the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new guidelines “for protecting healthcare and social services workers from workplace violence.” Issuing guidance, of course, is one thing. But what happens when employers neglect to follow… Read More »
Person Dies in Single Vehicle Ooltewah Crash
Ooltewah, TN (September 22, 2020) The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reports that one person died in a single vehicle crash that occurred on Ooltewah-Georgetown road on the afternoon of September 22nd. The cause of the accident as well as the name of the motorist who was killed in the accident are still pending. The… Read More »
Dump Truck Driver Injured in Putnam County Accident
Putnam County, TN (September 22, 2020) A single vehicle accident occurred on Highway 70 North in Putnam County late in the morning of September 22 that left one driver injured. Law enforcement reports that a dump truck traveling west exited the right side of the road and came back onto the asphalt, which caused… Read More »
TN Court of Appeals Declines to Hear Partial Appeal in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Case
Medical malpractice lawsuits often involve multiple defendants, including doctors, hospitals, and even nurses. Sorting out the legal arguments against each specific party is a complex undertaking. And judicial decisions involving some of the defendants may end up affecting a victim’s case against the other parties. A July 31 decision from the Tennessee Court of… Read More »
