Monthly Archives: October 2020
Car Accident Occurs in Crossville
Crossville, TN (October 21, 2020) A car accident occurred on North Main Street in front of the Dairy Queen on the afternoon of October 21, 2020. Motorists who are passing through the area are advised to exercise caution. Additional details about the crash including whether anyone was injured and how the accident occurred are… Read More »
Fire Destroys Vehicle in Roane County
Roane County, TN (October 20, 2020) The Blair Volunteer Fire Department on the night of October 20th responded to a vehicle fire that occurred close to Highway 61 on Old Elverton Road. The vehicle was in flames by the time crews arrived at the scene. No one was around the vehicle, however, and the… Read More »
Camper Catches Fire on Interstate 40
Knox County, TN (October 21, 2020) The Knoxville Police reported that a truck pulling a fifth-wheel trailer pulled over to the shoulder of Interstate 40 on October 21st with a brake fire in the vehicle’s trailer. Fortunately, a bystander was able to help the driver separate the trailer from the truck. The bystander then… Read More »
Minnesota Judge Rejects 3M’s “Federal Contractor” Defense in Defective Earplug Lawsuit
In 2016, a whistleblower filed a federal lawsuit against manufacturing giant 3M, alleging the company knowingly sold defective earplugs to the U.S. government for use by members of the armed forces. 3M ultimately agreed to pay the government over $9 million to resolve the whistleblower’s claims. But thousands of service veterans and private citizens… Read More »
Four Vehicle Crash Occurs in Crossville
Crossville, TN (October 20, 2020) A four vehicle accident occurred on October 20th on North Main Street in front of the Crossville Arby’s. Only one person is reported to have incurred injuries due to the accident. Additional details about the crash including what caused the collision, how many people were involved, and the extent… Read More »
Law Enforcement Responds to Highway 127 Accident
Cumberland County, TN (October 20, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol on the morning of October 20th responded to a car crash on Highway 127 North at Bowman Bend. Law enforcement reports that the accident occurred when the driver of a Kia crossed over the highway and was struck by an oncoming Saab. A passenger… Read More »
Deadly Motorcycle Crash Occurs in Knox County
Knox County, TN (October 19, 2020) One person was killed while another person incurred various injuries following a motorcycle crash that occurred on the night of October 19th. Law enforcement stated that the accident involved a motorcycle crashing into a utility pole on Tazewell Pike. While one person was found deceased at the scene… Read More »
New York Judge Refuses Talcum Powder Manufacturer’s Demand to Send Mesothelioma Lawsuit Overseas
Normally, when you file any kind of personal injury lawsuit, you have the right to decide where your case should be heard. Of course, there are exceptions to this general rule. The person you sue–the defendant–may have the right to seek resolution in a different court under certain circumstances. In some cases, a court… Read More »
Man Dies in Norris Lake Accident
Campbell County, TN (October 17, 2020) A person was killed in a boating accident at Norris Lake on October 17th. The fatal accident took place around 11:00 p.m. and occurred when the vessel struck another boat that was docked on the shore. As a result of the collision, the victim was ejected from his… Read More »
SUV Rolls Over on Erwin Highway
Greenville, TN (October 17, 2020) The driver of a Toyota 4Runner was fortunately not injured on October 17th after his vehicle hit a ditch and rolled over in the 3100 block of Erwin Highway. Additional details about the accident including what caused the collision still remain uncertain. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports… Read More »
