Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Three Vehicle Accidents in Sevier County
Sevierville, TN (August 18, 2020) A man and three other individuals are hospitalized following a three vehicle accident that occurred on August 18th in Sevier County. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on the east side of Interstate 40 close to mile marker 406 and approximately a mile from the Winfield Dunn Parkway exit…. Read More »
Florida Judge Rejects New Punitive Damages Claim Against IVC Filter Manufacturer
In personal injury cases there may be an award of both compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are designed to help make the injured plaintiff whole, i.e., by compensating them for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so forth. Punitive damages, in contrast, are meant to “send a message” and… Read More »
Man Seriously Injured in Tiny Town Road Accident
Clarksville, TN (August 17th) A man was placed in critical but stable condition after an accident that occurred on August 17th around 3:28 a.m. in the 200 block of Clarksville’s Tiny Town Road. A Corvette was traveling westbound when it left the road and struck a culvert in front of a house. The driver… Read More »
Is a Property Owner Liable for Injuries That Occur During an Ongoing Storm?
A winter storm can produce a significant amount of ice and snow. This in turn creates a potential hazard for anyone visiting a property that is open to the public, such as a store or hotel. At the same time, Tennessee law does not automatically declare property owners liable for any slip-and-fall accident that… Read More »
Person Life-Flighted After Seymour Accident
Seymour, TN (August 16, 2020) The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department reports that one individual was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center following a car crash on the night of August 16th. The fire department issued an alert around 9:43 pm stating that two lanes of Chapman Highway close to Burnett Station were… Read More »
SUV Flips Into Jefferson City Sinkhole
Jefferson City, TN (August 15, 2020) Law enforcement in Jefferson City reports that East Broadway’s westbound side was temporarily shut down on August 15th and traffic diverted along North Chucky Pike following an accident in which an SUV flipped into a sinkhole. Reports state that the sinkhole began Saturday night close to the Gondolier… Read More »
Accident on Interstate 40
Roane County, TN (August 17, 2020) A car crash occurred on Interstate 40 westbound at mile marker 356 on August 17th. As a result, westbound traffic was temporarily impacted because the right lane was blocked. Additional details about the accident are still pending and it remains uncertain whether anyone was injured or killed in… Read More »
Highway Workers Respond to Single Vehicle Accident at 315 Mile Marker on Interstate 40
Cumberland, TN (August 13, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle accident in Cumberland County on the afternoon of August 13th. Law enforcement states that a 2014 Dodge Ram was traveling east at the 315 mile marker when the driver lost control of his vehicle during a heavy rainstorm. This loss… Read More »
Woman and Juvenile Injured in Interstate 40 Accident
Cumberland County, TN (August 13, 2020) The mixture of heavy rain and speeding resulted in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County on the afternoon of August 13th. Law enforcement reports that a 2012 Dodge Avenger was traveling east at the 315 mile marker when the vehicle hydroplaned, exited the road,… Read More »
Knoxville Worker Dies After Falling Off Roof
Knoxville, TN (August 12, 2020) A Knoxville man died on August 12th after falling from the second story of a new home that was under construction. According to the police report, Maryville Police and Maryville Fire workers responded to the call early on Wednesday morning. Law enforcement workers found the man dead at the… Read More »