Category Archives: Car Accident
One Person Kill After Interstate 65 Crash
Nashville TN (July 14, 2020) At least one person died after a serious car crash that occurred on Interstate 65 early in the morning of July 14. As a result of the collision, a victim was ejected from a vehicle and later pronounced dead near the Old Hickory Boulevard exit. As a result of… Read More »
Accident on I-40 Requires Driver to Be Cut from Wreckage
Cumberland County, TN (July 13, 2020) An accident occurred around noon on July 13 near the 308 eastbound mile marker of Interstate 40. Emergency workers were called and landed at the scene of the accident, where the vehicle’s driver was cut from the wreckage and transported to Erlanger Medical Center for treatment. Safety Reminders… Read More »
Two Injured After Accident Shuts Down Germantown Parkway
Memphis, TN (July 13, 2020) Two people were involved in a serious accident on July 13th that occurred around 4:45 p.m. near the Germantown Parkway and the Interstate 40 entrance ramp. As a result of the collision, two people were transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition. Law enforcement also temporarily closed the… Read More »
Two Killed in Nashville Accident
Nashville, TN (July 11, 2020) Two people in Nashville were killed in a single vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning at 5 a.m. near Edmondson Pike close to Nippers Corner. An investigation revealed that the driver was operating his Mustang South on Edmondson Pike when the vehicle left the side of the road for… Read More »
Tennessee Motorist Killed After Multiple Vehicle Accident
Memphis, TN (July 11, 2020) One motorist in Memphis was killed Saturday after a multiple vehicle collision that occurred on Lamar Avenue. Memphis law enforcement promptly reported to the scene and pronounced the motorist dead. Additional details about the accident are still ongoing. The Common Causes of Tennessee Multiple Vehicle Accidents The National Safety… Read More »
Do I Still Have to Prove Damages–Even When It’s Obvious the Other Driver Caused the Accident?
Even when the other driver is at-fault for your car accident, that does not mean a court will necessarily award whatever damages you seek. You still need to actually prove the existence and amount of those damages. Obviously, it can be difficult to precisely measure something intangible like “pain and suffering.” But you still… Read More »
What Happens If You Cannot Identify the Owner of a Truck Involved in a Hit and Run Accident?
When a truck accident is caused by a commercial vehicle, the owner of that vehicle can be held vicariously liable for the driver’s negligence. This sounds simple enough. But establishing ownership of a semi-truck is often more complicated than you might realize. In some cases, a tractor owned by one company may be hauling… Read More »
Recovering Damages for Evaluation and Diagnostic Services Following an Auto Accident
Proving a driver’s negligence is just one step towards recovering damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Another crucial step is actually proving there were damages. For example, the victim must show they actually required medical treatment as a result of the accident. In some cases, this can include the cost of evaluation and diagnostic… Read More »
Can Multiple Uninsured Motorist Policies Cover the Same Car Accident?
Uninsured motorist (UM) benefits provide compensation for car accident victims when the person who actually caused the accident lacks sufficient insurance. In some cases, however, there may be multiple auto insurance policies–and thus, multiple UM provisions–that may cover a given accident. Does this mean the victim is entitled to recover benefits under all applicable… Read More »
Person Killed in Maury County Car Accident
Maury County, TN (March 12, 2020) – The Maury County Fire department recently commented that one individual died in a motor vehicle on March 10 following a vehicle fire that occurred on Hampshire Pike. Volunteer firefighters arrived at the scene of the accident to find a vehicle that was fully covered in flames. Details… Read More »
