Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
4 People Rescued from Water Following Two Incidents at Seven Islands State
Kodak, TN (August 30, 2020) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that four individuals were rescued from the water in two separate incidents that occurred at Seven Islands State Birding Park on August 30th. Fortunately, no one was injured and everyone involved was wearing a life jacket. Knox County Rescue workers also responded to… Read More »
School Bus Collides with Utility Pole in Blount County
Blount County, TN (August 31, 2020) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an accident that occurred the morning of August 31st and involved a school bus that crashed into a ditch, then struck a utility pole and knocked it down. Fortunately, no students were on board the bus at the time of… Read More »
Two People Trapped in Middlebrook Pike Rollover
Knoxville, TN (August 29, 2020) A two vehicle crash occurred at 8:38 p.m. on August 29th. When emergency workers arrived at the scene, they found two individuals trapped in a car on its side. These two people were rescued and sent to a nearby medical facility for treatment of minor injuries. Workers commented that… Read More »
Clarksville Police Investigating Fatal Car Crash
Clarksville, TN (August 29, 2020) Law enforcement from the Clarksville Police Department is currently investigating a deadly car crash that occurred on August 29th. The accident occurred at 6 a.m. when a vehicle and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Fort Campbell Boulevard and Lady Marion Drive. Tragically, one person died from injuries… Read More »
Driver Charged Following Cumberland County DUI Accident
Cumberland County, TN (August 27, 2020) Law enforcement in Cumberland county responded to an accident on August 27th that involved a single vehicle accident in the area between Highway 70 West and Pomona Road. Officers arrived at the scene of the accident to discover a Chevy truck had traveled over an embankment. A field… Read More »
Injuries Reported After Interstate 26 East Accident
Washington County, TN (August 28, 2020) Injuries were reported on August 28th following an accident on Interstate 26 East close to the Boones Creek exit. Based on reports provided by the Washington County Emergency Communications, the accident occurred at 7:22 a.m. close to mile marker 17. The Johnson City Police Department as well as… Read More »