Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Comparative fault in Tennessee Accident Cases
In many kinds of accidents, there can be multiple people responsible for the injury that the victim sustains. One party that may bear some responsibility is the victim himself. Like many states, Tennessee allows a jury to find that the victim did something or failed to do something that contributed to his or her… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed After Multiple Vehicle Crash in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN (April 2, 2021) A motorcycle driver died following a serious crash on April 2nd on Lee Highway. The Chattanooga police reports that a Chevy Avalanche driver was traveling on South Lee Highway waiting to turn left onto Ooltewah Ringgold Road at the time the crash occurred. At the time of the accident,… Read More »
Side Mirror Strikes Pedestrian in Cumberland County Accident
Cumberland County, TN (April 1, 2021) Law enforcement in Cumberland County on April 5th responded to the 300 block of Glory Loop following reports that a pedestrian had been struck by part of a motor vehicle. The report states that the driver told law enforcement that he was walking outbound on Lantana Road when… Read More »
Car Crash Claims Life of Dekalb County High School Student
DeKalb County, TN (April 4, 2021) A DeKalb County High School Senior was tragically killed in a two vehicle crash that occurred on the morning of April 4th on Highway 70 between Dowelltown and Liberty. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the student was driving east on US 70 in a Hyundai Elantra when… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Crash Leads to Traffic Delays on Interstate 40
Cumberland County (March 31, 2021) The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a car crash on Interstate 40 westbound at the 321 mile marker in Cumberland County shortly after noon on March 31st. Law enforcement officers state that the driver of a Honda Accord passed a Freightliner tractor-trailer. The Honda driver then collided with the… Read More »
Woman Killed After Maryville Crash
Blount County, TN (March 31, 2021) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office reports that a woman was killed while another man was hospitalized following a car crash that occurred late on March 31st. The woman was a passenger in a vehicle, while the man was the driver. Around 9:15 on March 31st, a Sheriff’s deputy… Read More »
Car Crash Occurs on Dunbar Road in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (March 29, 2021) First responders in Cumberland County responded to a single vehicle crash on the 1,500 block of Dunbar Road in Lake Tansi road on March 29th. Law enforcement states that the driver of a Ford Focus was traveling close to Ackia Drive when the vehicle left the road, entered… Read More »
Adding or Subtracting From a Tennessee Jury Verdict
In a personal injury trial, it is the jury that has the ultimate authority to determine who was negligent, whether you are injured, and how injured you were. This is a protection guaranteed by our Constitution. Although a judge will be at your personal injury trial, and play an active role, the judge’s role… Read More »
Coaster Rider Injured After Flying Out of Cart
Gatlinburg, TN (March 29, 2021) A passenger in a Gatlinburg mountain coaster ride flew out of the cart in which they were riding on March 19th. The ejected coast-rider then traveled 10 feet and struck the track. The unnamed individual incurred head, wrist, and ankle injuries as a result of this incident and was… Read More »
Knoxville Crash Leads to Downed Powerline
Knoxville, TN (March 30, 2021) The Knoxville Utilities Board reports that approximately 700 people in Knoxville are without power following a crash that occured on March 30th. Rescue crews are expected to reopen one lane of traffic around 4:45 pm with the area entirely cleaned up by 6 pm. In the interim, drivers have… Read More »
