Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Car Crash Occurs in Fairfield Glade
Fairfield Glade, TN (November 10, 2020) A car crash occurred in Fairfield Glade in the 300 block of Stonehedge Road in the afternoon of November 10th. As a result of the accident, motorists passing through the area were advised to exercise caution. Additional details about the accident including what caused the accident, the severity… Read More »
How Quickly Must a Property Owner Remove Snow or Ice Before It Injures Someone?
Property owners have a general duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition for invited guests. This duty can prove quite complicated when it comes to an ongoing potential hazard, such as a winter storm. Legally speaking, a property owner is not required to “continuously remove snow and ice” while a storm is… Read More »
Worker Seriously Injured After Fall in Crossville
Crossville, TN (November 10, 2020) Emergency workers in Crossville responded to the Crossings Shopping Center by North Main Street late on the morning of November 10th after a worker fell inside a business while performing construction. Early reports about the accident reveal that the worker incurred serious injuries in the fall. A helicopter landed… Read More »
Truck Strikes Person on Lawn Mower in Carter County
Carter County, TN (November 8, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that charges are pending against a female motorist after her vehicle collided with a person on a lawn mower on the afternoon of November 8th. An investigation has revealed that the truck was traveling north when the driver for as of yet unknown… Read More »
Motorcyclist Trapped Under SUV Following Crash
Murfreesboro, TN (November 7, 2020) First responders recently acknowledged several civilians with saving a motorcyclist’s life after the motorcyclist was trapped under an SUV following a crash on November 7th. To ultimately lift the SUV off the injured motorcyclist, the civilians relied on car jacks. The accident occurred on Mall Circle Drive close to… Read More »
Driver Charged with DUI After Cumberland County Crash
Cumberland County, TN (November 7, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to an accident on November 7th that occurred close to the Homestead Tower in Cumberland County early in the morning of November 7th. An investigation report reveals that the driver of a Chevy Trailblazer was traveling west on Highway 68 and attempted a… Read More »
Kingsport Highway Crash Results in Injuries and Deaths
Greeneville, TN (November 6, 2020) Three people were killed in a crash on Kingsport Highway early in the morning of November 6th. Besides resulting in the deaths of three individuals in one vehicle, the accident also injured another woman and a teenager in a second vehicle. At least one of the injured individuals was… Read More »
Speeding Knoxville Driver Involved in Crash
Knoxville, TN (November 6, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a driver was involved in a serious crash several hours after receiving a citation for speeding. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the driver received a citation for going 89 mph in a Toyota Corolla in a 50 mph zone approximately a quarter… Read More »