Category Archives: DUI Accident
Motorist Charged with DUI After Single Vehicle Accident
Dowelltown, TN (September 1, 2020) A man in Dowelltown was charged on September 1 with driving under the influence following a single truck accident. As a result of the offense, the driver was placed under a $1,500 bond with a court appearance scheduled for October 1st. The driver’s truck was first spotted at a… Read More »
Driver Charged Following Cumberland County DUI Accident
Cumberland County, TN (August 27, 2020) Law enforcement in Cumberland county responded to an accident on August 27th that involved a single vehicle accident in the area between Highway 70 West and Pomona Road. Officers arrived at the scene of the accident to discover a Chevy truck had traveled over an embankment. A field… Read More »
Driver Arrested After Cumberland County DUI Accident
Cumberland County, TN (March 17, 2020) – Law enforcement in Cumberland County recently responded to an accident that occurred on Genesis Road. The accident report states that the driver looked down on his cell phone to determine how to best reach his destination when he ended up in a collision. Law enforcement later told… Read More »
Is a Designated Driver Liable for a Drunk Passenger Who Falls Off of the Car?
One of the best ways to avoid an alcohol-related car accident is to have a designated driver. Making sure there is at least one sober, responsible person in your social group can help ensure that everyone gets home safely. But what happens when a drunk passenger is injured during that ride home? Can the… Read More »
Am I Liable if a Teenager Drinks in My House and Gets Into an Accident?
With the holidays approaching, many people will host parties for families and friends. If your parties include anyone under the age of 21, you should take special care to ensure they are not receiving or consuming alcoholic beverages of any kind. While you might think it is safe to allow teenagers to drink under… Read More »
Father Not Liable for Adult Son Who Stole Car, Drove Drunk
If you are injured in an automobile accident due to another driver’s negligence, you may have a claim not only against the driver, but also the owner of the vehicle (assuming they are not the same person). Tennessee law presumes the owner of a motor vehicle consented to the driver’s use of said vehicle,… Read More »
