Monthly Archives: September 2020
Does a Hospital’s Violation of Its Own Policies Prove Medical Malpractice Occurred?
In Tennessee medical malpractice cases, the injured patient must prove that their healthcare provider deviated from the accepted “standard of care.” This is normally done through the testimony of an expert witness qualified in the same field as the defendant. Without such testimony, the plaintiff’s case is likely to fail. A recent decision from… Read More »
Individual Arrested After Trying to Flee Jefferson City Crash
Jefferson, TN (September 8, 2020) At least one individual was arrested on September 8th after allegedly fleeing the scene of acar crash in Jefferson City. Jefferson City law enforcement stated that one victim was airlifted as a result of the single vehicle accident, which occurred on US Highway 11E at Rocktown Road. Law enforcement… Read More »
Memphis Gas Faces Third-Party Lawsuit Over Injuries to Maintenance Workers
Under Tennessee workers’ compensation law, an injured employee normally cannot sue their employer over a work-related accident, regardless of the employer’s actual fault. This rule does not, however, bar the employee from suing any third party whose acts may have contributed to their injuries. Nor does it necessarily prevent that third party from taking… Read More »
Single Vehicle Accident Occurs in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (September 8, 2020) A single vehicle accident occurred September 8th on Cumberland County’s Peavine Firetower Road which resulted in minor injuries for the car’s driver. The motorist was driving her vehicle north but lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Emergency… Read More »
Deadly Accident Occurs in Anderson County
Anderson County, TN (September 7, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol on September 7th responded to a deadly car crashthat occurred in Anderson County. The crash occurred after a motor vehicle operator crossed over Lake City Highway’s center line and entered the path of a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. A passenger in the… Read More »
Loudon County DUI Chase Results in Collision
Loudon County, TN (September 6, 2020) A high-speed vehicle chase in Loudon County the morning of September 6th resulted in a DUI arrest. Around 12:30 a.m., law enforcement spotted a driver who was passed out in a Mitsubishi Eclipse at a McDonald’s drive-thru on State Route 72. After law enforcement tried contacting the driver,… Read More »
Car Accident Occurs at Crossville Walmart
Crossville, TN (September 7, 2020) An accident occurred on the morning of September 7th involving a vehicle collision on North Main Street situated close to the Walmart entrance. The exact cause of the accident as well as whether anyone was injured in the collision still remains under investigation. The National Safety Council has found… Read More »
Law Enforcement Vehicle Struck in Multi-County Chase
Knoxville, TN (September 6, 2020) A woman in Loudon County was recently arrested following a high-speed police chasethrough several counties. The motorist was driving at a high rate and weaving between traffic lanes on Martel Road shortly before 11 p.m. on September 6th. After law enforcement attempted to pull over the driver, she left… Read More »
Vehicle Accident Occurs in Crossville
Crossville, TN (September 2, 2020) A vehicle accident occurred on the afternoon of September 2nd that resulted in injuries for one person. Initial reports stated that a pickup truck collided with the back of a tractor trailer while turning off North Main Street to Interstate Driver. The accident resulted in the closure of the… Read More »
Car Crashes Into Chapman Highway Store
Knoxville, TN (September 2, 2020) A driver on September 2nd crashed into Basement Records on Chapman and caused substantial damage including shattered glass, destroyed records, and structural damage. Knoxville law enforcement states that the driver had swerved to avoid colliding with another vehicle before crossing into the southbound lane of Chapman Highway, hit a… Read More »
