Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Happens after I File the Complaint in My Knoxville Car Accident Lawsuit? Find Out All About the First Steps in Knoxville Personal Injury Car Accident Cases Here
When a person is injured in a serious car accident in Knoxville, they may wonder what their legal rights and options are under Tennessee laws, and what they need to do in order to recover compensation from the liable party for their serious injuries and losses. What Knoxville personal injury car accident victims will… Read More »
Deadly Pedestrian Accident Takes Knoxville Man’s Life, Causes Knoxville Residents to Wonder about Pedestrian’s Rights Under Tennessee Laws
A 53-year-old Knoxville man is dead after he was hit by a car last week, and the greater Knoxville community is wondering whether there are any protections for the victims of dangerous and deadly pedestrian-involved accidents under Tennessee laws. According to local news reports, last week on Thursday, May 8th, 52-year-old Christopher Davis was… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Car Accidents in Knoxville – Find Out About Two Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Car Accidents and What You Can Do if You Were Injured by a Negligent Driver
One of the most dangerous things about car accidents in Knoxville is that they can result in serious, disabling, and even fatal injuries. One of the types of car accident injuries that can be especially debilitating and lead to fatalities is called traumatic brain injury, or “TBI.” But what exactly are TBI-type injuries? And… Read More »
Knoxville Police Report Reveals “Sharp Increase” in DUI Car Accidents – Learn About Your Rights Under Tennessee Personal Injury Laws
According to the Knoxville Police Department, “In early 2025, Knoxville has seen a ‘sharp increase’ in the number of driving under the influence reports compared to the same time last year.” For many Knoxville residents and their families, this news is alarming, and makes the roads and streets of the city seem much less… Read More »
As the Temperatures Heat Up, Watch Out for These Three Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Knoxville
There is no doubt that when the temperatures heat up in Knoxville, the warmer weather leads to increased outdoor activities as Knoxville residents and families take advantage of the sun and fresh air. However, as fun as getting more outdoor time is, springtime in Knoxville also coincides with a rise in certain types of… Read More »
3 Separate DUI Car Accidents Rock Knoxville Over Single Weekend
There is no doubt that for most people in Knoxville, learning about one terrible and dangerous Driving Under the Influence car accident in the city is one thing, but what about three back-to-back-to-back? This was the case over a three-day period in Knoxville, in which separate Driving Under the Influence incidents caused mayhem and… Read More »
Knoxville Woman Arrested for Crashing into Driver, Kicking Out Police Car Window – Tennessee Laws Protect Victims Injured by Violent Drivers
Car accidents are virtually always frightening and dangerous incidents, but the situation can be even more deadly when a driver is out of control and chooses violence. One Knoxville woman is being accused of just that – violent and out of control driving – that not only led to a car crash, but also… Read More »
“Major Crash” Injures 7 in Gatlinburg, Prompting Knoxville Drivers to Wonder about Recourse Against Negligent Drivers in Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents
A car crash involving multiple vehicles rocked the community of Gatlinburg this week, and a total of seven people were injured in the accident that is being described as “major.” According to local news reports, on Sunday, June 1, a minivan is alleged to have “accelerated unexpectedly” into a crosswalk, starting a chain reaction-type… Read More »
Three Things You Should Never Do After a Car Accident in Knoxville – A Guide for Knoxville Car Accident Victims
Let’s face it: for virtually everyone, being involved in a car accident is a frightening and often disorienting experience. In the aftermath of a car accident in Knoxville, it is easy for many Knoxville car accident victims to make decisions that can hurt their chances of recovering fair compensation under Tennessee personal injury laws…. Read More »
Knoxville Police Ramp Up Sobriety Checkpoint Efforts in Light of Mounting Driving Under the Influence Fatalities
The Knoxville Police department is not holding any punches when it comes to tracking down drunk and intoxicated drivers that threaten other drivers and the city as a whole with dangerous driving. Indeed, according to local news reports, the Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint along Kingston Pike on the evening of… Read More »