Author Archives: John Willis
1 dead, 6 injured in serious Tennessee crash
A head-on three-vehicle collision that occurred in Robertson County on June 12 left one person dead and another with serious injuries. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Interstate 65 in White House. It initially appeared that neither drugs nor alcohol were factors, but investigators did not rule them out… Read More »
Truck driver fatigue a factor in highway accidents
Media coverage of the serious injuries suffered by comedian Tracy Morgan and the death of passenger in his rented limo bus has focused attention on a problem that exists on highways in Tennessee and throughout the U.S. Commercial drivers who fail to obey federal trucking regulations limiting the number of hours they can be… Read More »
Pharmaceutical company to pay $650 million to settle Pradaxa suit
Tennessee residents who have been prescribed blood-thinning medications may be aware that some of these drugs have been linked with an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. The German pharmaceutical company that manufactures the drug Pradaxa was named in about 4,000 state and federal product liability lawsuits over the GI bleeding issue, and they announced… Read More »
Defective dialysis solution leads to 1 death and 2 injuries
Dialysis clinics in Tenessee have recently been alerted to a defective solution produced by Fresenius for dialysis machines. The faulty drug appears to have already caused the death of at least one patient. These dangerous products were recalled because they had been found to be contaminated with a bacteria called Halmonas. This bacteria, which… Read More »
2 dead after multi-vehicle accident on the I-40 in Knoxville
According to reports, two people were killed in a crash in Knoxville that occurred on May 30. The truck accident took place on Interstate 40 near Asheville Highway and involved several vehicles. Reports suggest that lane closures stemming from the crash caused traffic to back up for miles. The crash involved 6 vehicles, including… Read More »
2 men die in Tennessee auto accident on curvy road
Riding in a vehicle is typically a relaxing event, with the driver bearing the responsibility of safely getting his or her passengers from point A to point B. At some point during the drive, though, one fatal mistake can end up being the person’s last. Two people in Tennessee recently experienced this, and their… Read More »
Auto accident leads to injury, death in Tennessee
Learning that a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident is frightening and tragic. Of course, the accident victim may also experience high levels of emotional distress, along with physical pain and suffering as a result of the auto accident. One person, unfortunately, is going through this difficult ordeal after being… Read More »
Employee suffers workplace injuries after fall from park ride
When people think of amusement parks, they often imagine places where they can enjoy fun rides and forget their troubles for a time. However, when a worker is injured in this type of setting, the situation is no laughing matter, as it can cause financial and physical troubles for the individual and his or… Read More »
Workplace accidents such as falls can result in head injuries
Injuries such as broken legs and arms can result from falls and other work accidents in Tennessee. However, other serious injuries that can result from workplace accidents include spinal injuries or brain injuries. These can alter a person’s ability to function mentally or physically. In a recent case in a different state, a person… Read More »
Failure to recall Graco car seats may lead to lawsuit
Parents who strap their kids into car seats are literally trusting the makers of these car seats with their children’s lives. How safe car seats are can be the difference between the life and death of children who are involved in vehicle accidents in Tennessee. One company has been urged to recall its car… Read More »
