Monthly Archives: October 2020
Tennessee Appeals Court Dismisses Ex-Cheerleader’s Lawsuit Over High School Fight
In 2013, an eighth-grade student named Gamelia attended Woodstock Middle School in Millington, Tennessee, where she was also on the cheerleading team. At a sporting event between Woodstock and the nearby Millington Middle school, there was an incident between the two cheerleading squads. According to Gamelia and her parents, two of the Millington cheerleaders… Read More »
Vehicle Collision on La Vergne Police Property Leads to Arrest
La Vergne, TN (October 13, 2020) Law enforcement in La Vergne tased and arrested a man on October 13th after he crashed a vehicle into a police squad car in the back parking lot of the La Vergne Police Department. Several law enforcement officers were in the parking lot at the time the accident… Read More »
Knoxville Teen Killed in Sevierville Crash
Sevierville, TN (October 13, 2020) One Knoxville teen died and another teen was injured in a car crash that occurred on October 13th in Sevierville. Law enforcement reports that the single vehicle accident occurred when one of the teenagers was operating the vehicle in the 700 block of Sevierville’s West Main Street in the… Read More »
Car Crash Occurs on Vandever Road in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (October 12, 2020) A car crash occurred in the 10,000 block of Cumberland County’s Vandever Road on October 12th, which is located west of Highway 127 South. Motorists who are passing through the area are advised to use caution. Additional details about the accident including whether anyone was injured remain uncertain…. Read More »
How “Loss of Consortium” Can Lead to Damages in a Tennessee Personal Injury Lawsuit
In Tennessee personal injury cases, you often come across the term “loss of consortium.” This refers to a separate claim for damages brought by the spouse of an accident victim. The basic idea is that if the injured spouse is no longer able to fully contribute to the marriage, the other spouse is entitled… Read More »
Car Crash Occurs on Interstate 40 West
Roane County, TN (October 10, 2020) An accident occurred on Interstate 40 westbound in Roane County on October 10th. While the accident occurred around 12:11 pm, the collision was scheduled to be cleared by 1:15 pm. Westbound traffic was temporarily impacted and the left lane of Interstate 40 westbound was blocked. Eastbound traffic, however,… Read More »
Erwin Crash Impacts Traffic
Unicoi County, TN (October 10, 2020) The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports that a car crash occurred the night of October 10th on State Route 81 at South Walnut Street in Erwin. The collision temporarily impacted southbound traffic, but northbound traffic was not impacted. Additional details about the accident including whether anyone was injured… Read More »
Car Accident Happens on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (October 10, 2020) An accident occurred on October 10th on Interstate 40 eastbound in Cumberland County. The accident was reported to have occurred at 11:07 AM and cleared by 1:00 PM. While eastbound traffic was impacted, westbound traffic was not. Additional details about the accident including whether anyone was injured or… Read More »
One Person Killed In Interstate 24 Crash
Murfreesboro, TN (October 9, 2020) One person was killed on October 9th in a tractor-trailer accident that occurred at the 72 mile marker on Interstate 24 West in Rutherford County between Interstate 840 and Almaville Road. Due to the accidents, all lanes of Interstate 24 were temporarily shut down as emergency crews responded. Westbound… Read More »
Multiple Vehicle Accidents Occur on Interstate 40
Putnam County, TN (October 10, 2020) A car crash occurred on October 10th on Interstate 40 in Putnam County that resulted in injuries. Law enforcement reports that a Toyota Camry, a Kia Rio, and a Toyota Tundra were all traveling east around Interstate 40’s 295 mile marker at the time of the accident. The… Read More »
