Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Vehicle Catches Fire on Interstate 40
Putnam County, TN (December 16, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol as well as medical workers responded to the scene of a multiple-vehicle accident around 8 a.m. on December 16th at the 293 mile marker of Interstate 40. Law enforcement reports that the driver of a Mercedes sedan was traveling west when the vehicle hydroplaned,… Read More »
Drivers Injured After Sequatchie County Crash
Cagle Mountain, TN (December 14, 2020) Dunlap firefighters and medical workers responded on December 15th to Highway 111/8 at the side of Cagle Mountain in response to a motor vehicle crash. The driver of the sports utility vehicle involved in the accident required extrication from the vehicle and was then transported to a nearby… Read More »
What is Negligent Security?
When a crime is committed, we often assume that the criminal system is the only way that a victim can receive some sort of reparation, restitution, or payment. You may be surprised to learn that the civil system can also be used to help victims when a crime was committed, especially when the crime… Read More »
Greenville Motorist Charged with Road Rage
Washington County, TN (December 13, 2020) A man in Greeneville was involved in a road rage incident on the evening of December 13th and has since been charged with assault by Johnson City law enforcement. The driver was then held on a $5,000 bond before his first scheduled appearance in Washington County General Sessions… Read More »
Emergency Crews Clear 24,000 Tons of Sugar After Multi-Tractor Trailer Accident
Knoxville, TN (December 14, 2020) Knoxville law enforcement responded to an accident early on the morning of December 14th that resulted in the closure of all lanes of Interstate 40 east shortly past Interstate 640 close to Chilhowee Drive. Law enforcement also reports that 48,000 pounds of powdered sugar were cleaned off of Interstate… Read More »
What is a Loss of Consortium Claim?
When there is a married couple, and one person in the marriage is injured, there is not just one injured plaintiff. There are actually two: the spouse that was actually in the accident, and the other spouse, who now must cope with the altered life, and the loss of companionship of the other spouse…. Read More »
Car Crash in Crossville Leads to Injury
Crossville, TN (December 12, 2020) Crossville law enforcement as well as medical workers responded to an accident on December 12th that occurred on North Main Street in Crossville. The report provided by law enforcement states that the driver of a Mazda pulled into the path of an oncoming Jeep Wrangler. Fortunately, neither driver was… Read More »
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Tree After House Party
Campbell County, TN (December 12, 2020) Law enforcement states that they found a man lying in bed covered in vomit and the strong smell of alcohol after he collided into a tree. The arrest occurred after Campbell County law enforcement found an abandoned pick-up truck wrapped around a tree. After talking to a person… Read More »
Single Vehicle Accident Occurs in Cumberland Count
Cumberland County, TN (December 11, 2020) A single vehicle crash occurred at the 310 westbound mile marker on December 11th. Details about the crash are still under investigation and it remains uncertain whether anyone was injured or killed in the crash. Motorists who are passing through the area are advised to exercise caution. While… Read More »
School Bus Crash Occurs in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (December 11, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that an accident occurred around 3 p.m. on December 11th involving a school bus on Highway 70 North in Cumberland County. The driver of a Honda Accord was traveling east and stopped behind other vehicles when he was rear-ended by a school bus…. Read More »