Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Vehicle Accident Occurs in Crossville
Crossville, TN (September 2, 2020) A vehicle accident occurred on the afternoon of September 2nd that resulted in injuries for one person. Initial reports stated that a pickup truck collided with the back of a tractor trailer while turning off North Main Street to Interstate Driver. The accident resulted in the closure of the… Read More »
Car Crashes Into Chapman Highway Store
Knoxville, TN (September 2, 2020) A driver on September 2nd crashed into Basement Records on Chapman and caused substantial damage including shattered glass, destroyed records, and structural damage. Knoxville law enforcement states that the driver had swerved to avoid colliding with another vehicle before crossing into the southbound lane of Chapman Highway, hit a… Read More »
School Bus Collision Occurs in Clinton
Clinton, TN (September 2, 2020) An Anderson County school bus was involved in a collision on September 3rd that included one other vehicle. A spokesperson for Anderson County Schools commented that the accident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Buffalo Road when a second vehicle ran into the school bus’s side. Fortunately, no students were… Read More »
One Person Injured at Explosion By Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN (September 1, 2020) A company working on a new road into Lincoln Memorial University was performing blasting work near a hillside behind the Hamilton Math and Science building on September 1st when something went wrong. The force of the explosion pushed debris into vehicles located in a nearby parking lot. A hole… Read More »
Box Truck Overturns in Morgan County
Morgan County, TN (September 2, 2020) An accident was reported around 8:10 a.m. on September 2nd at Jet Access Bridge involving an overturned box truck on Genesis Road. As a result of the accident, Jet Access Bridge was temporarily closed and motorists were advised to use caution while traveling through the area. The Tennessee… Read More »
Motorist Charged with DUI After Single Vehicle Accident
Dowelltown, TN (September 1, 2020) A man in Dowelltown was charged on September 1 with driving under the influence following a single truck accident. As a result of the offense, the driver was placed under a $1,500 bond with a court appearance scheduled for October 1st. The driver’s truck was first spotted at a… Read More »
TN Court of Appeals Declines to Certify Class Action Against Restaurant Where 105 People Got Sick
You often hear the phrase “class action” used in connection with personal injury lawsuits. So what exactly is a class action? Basically, it is when a group of plaintiffs want to pursue the same or similar legal claims against the same defendant. The plaintiffs themselves may not be directly related to one another. For… Read More »
Dump Truck Overturns on Highway 70 East
Cumberland County, TN (August 31, 2020) An accident occurred the morning of August 31st in Cumberland County that blocked a lane of Highway 70 East for more than an hour. The Tennessee Highway Patrol later reported that a GMC dump truck was traveling east when a 2015 Toyota Camry pulled onto Highway 70 East… Read More »
High Speed Chase in Bledsoe Leaves Driver Injured
Bledsoe County, TN (August 31, 2020) A high speed chase involving a driver in a reported stolen vehicle ended the night of August 31st in Bledsoe County. As a result of the pursuit, the driver now faces charges. Initial reports state the pursuit began on the U.S. 127 Bypass in Pikeville and went towards… Read More »
The Critical Role of UM/UIM Coverage Following an Auto Accident
In September 2018, five people were traveling through Tennessee when their rental vehicle was struck by a negligent pickup truck driver. The truck driver admitted to causing the accident. But as is often the case, the driver lacked sufficient insurance to fully compensate the victims for their substantial injuries. This prompted the victims to… Read More »