Monthly Archives: November 2020
One Person Injured in Highway 70 Crash
Smithville, TN (November 14, 2020) One person was injured in a two vehicle crash on the evening of November 14th that occurred at the intersection of Highway 70 and 83 close to Kilgore’s Restaurant. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the motorist was traveling on Highway 70 in a Nissan Rogue as the driver… Read More »
Death and Injuries Occur after Charleston Industrial Plant Accident
Charleston, TN (November 13, 2020) One worker at the Wacker Polysilicon Plant in Charleston died following an accident on November 13th while four other workers were also injured. The Site Manager and Vice President of the company revealed in an interview that based on the details so far available, while maintenance operations were being… Read More »
Woman Dies in Elizabethton Crash
Elizabethton, TN (November 10, 2020) A woman in Washington County died in an Elizabethton crash that occurred early in the morning of November 10th. Law enforcement as well as the Elizabethton Fire Department and Carter County Rescue Squad responded to the accident, which occurred in the area of West G Street and West Elk… Read More »
Accident Results in Closure of Interstate 75 in Loudoun County
The northbound lane of Interstate 75 was closed following a crash on November 12th that occurred around 5:00 pm and resulted in injuries. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office reports that the accident occurred around Mile Marker 71 close to Loudon. Both law enforcement as well as emergency workers responded to the scene. No additional… Read More »
Crossville Crash Leads to Arrest
Crossville, TN (November 12, 2020) Crossville law enforcement and emergency workers responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on November 10th shortly after sundown on Miller Bypass in Crossville close to Main Street. A report provided by law enforcement states that the driver crashed into a pole. Two bags of marijuana weighing approximately… Read More »
Truck Accident Occurs on Interstate 40 in Putnam County
Putnam County, TN (November 11, 2020) A tractor-trailer crash occurred the morning of November 11th at the 294 westbound mile marker on Interstate 40. As a result of the accident, the westbound lane of Interstate 40 was temporarily blocked so debris from the accident could be cleared. Motorists passing through the area were also… Read More »
Car Crash in Rhea County Leads to Injuries
Rhea County, TN (November 10, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol as well as emergency medical workers responded to a car crash on the night of November 10th in Rhea County. Law enforcement states that the driver of a 2007 Chevy was traveling west on Highway 30 when the vehicle crossed the centerline of traffic… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Crash Occurs on Interstate 26
Sullivan County, TN (November 11, 2020) An accident involving a tractor-trailer occurred on Interstate 26 Eastbound on the morning of November 14th that temporarily closed the interstate’s right lane. Based on reports provided by the Kingsport Police Department, the tractor-trailer was the only vehicle involved in the accident. The tractor-trailer’s driver refused medical treatment… Read More »
When Can a Defendant Try and “Shift Blame” in a Personal Injury Case?
In a personal injury lawsuit, it is not uncommon for a defendant to try and shift blame towards another party. This is known as “comparative fault.” Under Tennessee court rules, a defendant may plead comparative fault as an affirmative defense, but they must do so before trial, in order to give the plaintiff an… Read More »
Tree Falls on Teenage Hiker in Unicoi County
Unicoi County, TN (November 10, 2020) Law enforcement with Unicoi County reports that a 13-year-old was injured after a tree fell on him while he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. First responders came and helped the family get off the trail following the accident. Law enforcement also suspects that the teen might have experienced… Read More »
