Author Archives: John Willis
Large trucks pose a danger on roads and highways
In Tennessee and elsewhere in the nation, large trucks on highways and roads pose a danger to motorists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. According to statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck accidents involving multiple vehicles were more likely to result in fatalities as opposed to multiple-vehicle accidents involving passenger cars in 2012…. Read More »
FDA cites risks of powder caffeine supplement
Tennessee residents should be warned that some legal products may still be dangerous, says the Food and Drug Administration. A commercially available product, purified powdered caffeine, has recently come under fire for its lethality in even small doses. Even though, as a supplement, the substance is not under jurisdiction of the FDA, some are… Read More »
Accident occurs at intersection, frequent crash site
Along with police investigators, the Tennessee Department of Transportation looked into a crash that occurred on Dec. 16 in Greenville. The accident involving a tractor-trailer took place at the intersection of U.S. 11E and Bridge Burners Boulevard, and the intersection was a frequent crash site, which lead to safety improvements completed by TDOT in… Read More »
90 reported injured by hot beverage brewers, recall announced
Tennessee residents who enjoy the ease and convenience of preparing their morning coffee or afternoon tea with a personal beverage-brewing machine may be interested in knowing that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of more than 6.6 million brewing systems on Dec. 23. According to reports, the Keurig Green Mountain Mini… Read More »
Rear-end collision on I-40 West kills 1, injures 2
Officers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that a rear-end collision that occurred on Dec. 18 near Lovell Road killed one man and injured two others. The accident reportedly occurred just before 4:00 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40. According to officers, a 40-year-old Knoxville man was driving a 2003 Toyota west… Read More »
Under rule, truck drivers no longer fill out paperwork
Tennessee drivers may be interested to learn that, on Dec. 18, truck drivers will no longer be required to fill out daily paperwork. Not only is this law expected to save the trucking industry an estimated $1.7 billion every year, the law supposedly does not compromise safety. In the past, truck drivers were required… Read More »
Distracted driving and car accidents
Distracted driving is a big problem in Tennessee. Smartphones and electronic gadgets make it tempting for some drivers to keep their eyes off the road. When distracted driving leads to car accidents, serious injuries and death can be the result. If this occurs, legal action may be beneficial. Anything that pulls a driver’s attention… Read More »
Nissan settles lawsuit over brake issue
People in Tennessee who own certain Nissan vehicles may be able to claim some compensation for a brake issue. On Dec. 5, Nissan North America agreed to settle a lawsuit from 2011 by reimbursing Nissan owners up to $800 each. Owners and former owners of certain Nissan models will be allowed to claim between… Read More »
Tennessee bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle
According to authorities, a 55-year-old dentist from Columbia was killed on Dec. 1, when a vehicle struck him as he was bicycling on Bryant Station Road. The accident reportedly occurred at 6:22 a.m. Authorities reported that a 25-year-old driver was approaching a curve on Bryant Station Road when she struck the 55-year-old cyclist, who… Read More »
Study looks into toy-related injuries with children
Tennessee residents may be interested to learn about the prevalence of toy-related injuries in the United States. According to information that was analyzed by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, over 3.2 million kids visited the emergency room for toy-related injuries between the years of… Read More »