Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Kingsport Leads to Arrest
Kingsport, TN (August 4, 2020) Law enforcement states that a man was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian. The accident occurred around noon on August 4 on Interstate 26 / U.S. 23 close to the West Stone Drive interchange. Based on reports provided by the Kingsport Police Department, a westbound Ford… Read More »
Vehicle Fire on Interstate 40 Causes Traffic Backup
Knox County, TN (August 5, 2020) Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation report that an Interstate 40 vehicle fire occurred on the morning of August 5th. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near 380 and resulted in the off ramp being blocked, while westbound traffic was not impacted. Work crews expected an hour… Read More »
Vehicle Flips Over on Interstate 40
Knoxville, TN (August 3, 2020) The Rural Metro Fire and Knox County Rescue arrived at the scene of a car accident that occurred on Interstate 40 on August 3. The accident involved a vehicle that flipped off the interstate that trapped two occupants, who were later extricated from the vehicle. Both victims were later… Read More »
Person Flown to Trauma Center After Car Struck By Train in Rhea County
Rhea County, TN (August 3, 2020) Dayton law enforcement reports that a vehicle was struck by a train on August 3rd at the intersection of Railroad Street and Iowa Avenue. Initial reports state that one person inside the vehicle was flown to a nearby trauma center for treatment. Law enforcement states that railroad crossing… Read More »
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 »