Author Archives: Jay Butchko
TN School Board Not Liable for Middle School Student’s Lunchroom Accident
There are two common elements to any successful premises liability case. The first is that a “dangerous condition” existed on a property owner’s land. The second is that it was “reasonably foreseeable” that this dangerous condition would injure someone if not corrected. If an injured victim can show both of these things, they may… Read More »
Interstate 40 Closed After Five Vehicle Crash in Sevier
Sevier County, TN (August 1, 2020) One person was recently killed and several others were injured after a multiple vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 40 eastbound in Sevier County on August 1. The Sevierville Police Department reports that a westbound vehicle crossed the median into eastbound traffic close to exit 407 and five vehicles… Read More »
Motorcyclist Treated for Injuries After Crossville Accident
Crossville, TN (August 3rd, 2020) Crossville law enforcement and medics responded to Genesis Road near Interstate Drive on August 3rd in response to a motorcycle accident. The male motorcyclist was alert when workers arrived and sitting up close to where the motorcycle was stopped. The motorcyclist was treated for injuries that are believed to… Read More »
TN Court of Appeals: Cap on Noneconomic Damages Must Be Applied Before Apportioning Fault
Tennessee law limits the amount of money a personal injury victim may receive in compensation for their “noneconomic damages,” such as pain and suffering or the loss of a deceased spouse’s companionship. This cap is $750,000. A jury is free to award more than this amount, but by law the trial judge will reduce… Read More »
Roane County Man Injured in Boating Accident
Roane County, TN (August 2, 2020) The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency reports that a man was injured on August 2 in a boating accident that occurred in Roane County off of the 7000 block of New Hope Road. The victim got into a boat in the water when he was struck by a propeller…. Read More »
One Killed in Interstate 40 Accident Near Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (August 2, 2020) A two vehicle accident occurred overnight on August 2 that left one individual dead. Knoxville Police Department reports that the accident occurred around 11:40 p.m. near Oglesby Road overpass. Due to the severity of the accident, a crash reconstruction team was called. The accident was later determined to have… Read More »
Accident Causes Highway 41 Closure
Knoxville, TN (July 31, 2020) First responders were called to an accident that occurred on Highway 14, north of Knoxville and close to the intersection of Highway 644 early in the morning on July 31st. Knoxville Fire Department, Knoxville Township Fire Department, Marion County Emergency Management, Marion County Conservation, and Marion County Sheriff’s Department… Read More »
Warrants Issued After Cumberland County Hit and Run
Cumberland County, TN (July 29, 2020) A hit and run accident in Cumberland County on July 29th resulted in charges for the driver. Law enforcement was sent to Lantana Road where a driver reportedly sideswiped another vehicle but kept going rather than remain at the accident scene. Law enforcement later found the vehicle at… Read More »
Teenager Killed and Officer Injured in Union County Crash
Union County, TN (July 30, 2020) A Knoxville teenager was killed and a Union County law enforcement officer was injured following an accident that occurred on July 30. Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. in the 4300 block of Maynardville Highway. The teenager was entering the highway from… Read More »
One Individual Killed After Accident Near Union County Line
Union County, TN (July 30, 2020) Tennessee law enforcement reports that a helicopter was called for at least one person after a serious car accident occurred around 11 p.m. close to Maynardville Highway. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office reports that one individual died when his pick-up struck a tree head-on. The pick up’s driver… Read More »