Monthly Archives: September 2020
School Bus Collision Occurs in Clinton
Clinton, TN (September 2, 2020) An Anderson County school bus was involved in a collision on September 3rd that included one other vehicle. A spokesperson for Anderson County Schools commented that the accident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Buffalo Road when a second vehicle ran into the school bus’s side. Fortunately, no students were… Read More »
One Person Injured at Explosion By Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN (September 1, 2020) A company working on a new road into Lincoln Memorial University was performing blasting work near a hillside behind the Hamilton Math and Science building on September 1st when something went wrong. The force of the explosion pushed debris into vehicles located in a nearby parking lot. A hole… Read More »
Box Truck Overturns in Morgan County
Morgan County, TN (September 2, 2020) An accident was reported around 8:10 a.m. on September 2nd at Jet Access Bridge involving an overturned box truck on Genesis Road. As a result of the accident, Jet Access Bridge was temporarily closed and motorists were advised to use caution while traveling through the area. The Tennessee… Read More »
Motorist Charged with DUI After Single Vehicle Accident
Dowelltown, TN (September 1, 2020) A man in Dowelltown was charged on September 1 with driving under the influence following a single truck accident. As a result of the offense, the driver was placed under a $1,500 bond with a court appearance scheduled for October 1st. The driver’s truck was first spotted at a… Read More »
TN Court of Appeals Declines to Certify Class Action Against Restaurant Where 105 People Got Sick
You often hear the phrase “class action” used in connection with personal injury lawsuits. So what exactly is a class action? Basically, it is when a group of plaintiffs want to pursue the same or similar legal claims against the same defendant. The plaintiffs themselves may not be directly related to one another. For… Read More »
Dump Truck Overturns on Highway 70 East
Cumberland County, TN (August 31, 2020) An accident occurred the morning of August 31st in Cumberland County that blocked a lane of Highway 70 East for more than an hour. The Tennessee Highway Patrol later reported that a GMC dump truck was traveling east when a 2015 Toyota Camry pulled onto Highway 70 East… Read More »
High Speed Chase in Bledsoe Leaves Driver Injured
Bledsoe County, TN (August 31, 2020) A high speed chase involving a driver in a reported stolen vehicle ended the night of August 31st in Bledsoe County. As a result of the pursuit, the driver now faces charges. Initial reports state the pursuit began on the U.S. 127 Bypass in Pikeville and went towards… Read More »
The Critical Role of UM/UIM Coverage Following an Auto Accident
In September 2018, five people were traveling through Tennessee when their rental vehicle was struck by a negligent pickup truck driver. The truck driver admitted to causing the accident. But as is often the case, the driver lacked sufficient insurance to fully compensate the victims for their substantial injuries. This prompted the victims to… Read More »
4 People Rescued from Water Following Two Incidents at Seven Islands State
Kodak, TN (August 30, 2020) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that four individuals were rescued from the water in two separate incidents that occurred at Seven Islands State Birding Park on August 30th. Fortunately, no one was injured and everyone involved was wearing a life jacket. Knox County Rescue workers also responded to… Read More »
School Bus Collides with Utility Pole in Blount County
Blount County, TN (August 31, 2020) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an accident that occurred the morning of August 31st and involved a school bus that crashed into a ditch, then struck a utility pole and knocked it down. Fortunately, no students were on board the bus at the time of… Read More »
