Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Crews Work to Restore Power After Knoxville Crash
Knoxville, TN (January 6, 2021) Officials with the Knoxville Utilities Board said that crews are working to restore power to residents after a crash occurred on the morning of January 6th. The official report that as a result of the accident, approximately 80 customers in the area were left without power. The crash is… Read More »
Cumberland County Crash Occurs Close to Highway 127
Cumberland County, TN (January 6, 2021) A crash occurred at the intersection of Plateau Road and Highway 127 North on January 6th around 4:00 in the afternoon. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the area. Additional details about the crash including what caused it and whether anyone was injured or killed… Read More »
Frye and Daubert: Understanding Expert Testimony
Expert testimony is vitally important in personal injury cases. In almost every type of case, there is some level of expert testimony that is needed. But a good personal injury lawyer understands that not every statement by an expert will get admitted into evidence. Why Do We Need Expert TEstimony? As a general rule,… Read More »
Crash Occurs in Crossville Close to Martin Elementary
Crossville, TN (January 5, 2021) A crash is reported to have occurred in the afternoon of January 5th on Miller Bypass close to Martin Elementary. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the area. Additional details about the crash including whether anyone was injured or killed, what caused the crash, and the… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Drivers Avoid Injury in Interstate 40 Crash
Cumberland County, TN (January 5, 2021) A tractor-trailer driver narrowly escaped injury following an accident that occurred on the morning of January 5th in Cumberland County on Interstate 40 at the 334 mile marker. Law enforcement states that the driver lost control while traveling east and while navigating a curve. The vehicle then overturned… Read More »
Resident on Resident Violence in Nursing Homes Is Common
As time has gone on, people have started to become more and more aware of how our most vulnerable population can be injured. Our loved ones who must be placed in nursing homes are often victimized by those who are trying to take care of them, usually just by carelessness, malfeasance, or failure to… Read More »
Two People Injured After Vehicle Rolls Over on Interstate 40 West
Knoxville, TN (January 4, 2021) Two people were injured on the evening of January 4th after law enforcement states that a vehicle flipped and rolled multiple times on Interstate 40. Based on law enforcement’s investigation, the vehicle was traveling on Interstate 40 West when it collided with the center wall, crossed traffic, struck a… Read More »
Vehicle Overturns in Overton
Overton, TN (January 4, 2021) A vehicle is reported to have overturned on January 4th at Turkey Creek in Overton. While the accident was first reported around 9 a.m., additional details about the crash remain uncertain including whether anyone was injured or killed, what caused the crash, and the extent of the property damage… Read More »
Vehicle Strikes Power Pole in Crossville
Crossville, TN (January 4, 2021) A vehicle crash is reported to have occurred the afternoon of January 4th at the intersection of North Main Street and Miller Bypass close to the Dairy Queen. The collision resulted in the knocking down of a power pole. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed and Two Children Injured After Highway 394 Crash
Bristol, TN (January 2, 2021) The Bristol Tennessee Police Department reports that one motorcyclist was killed and two children were injured after an accident occurred on Highway 394 on the afternoon of January 2nd. The motorcyclist was traveling east on Highway 394 before colliding into the passenger side of a sports utility vehicle whose… Read More »