Category Archives: Car Accidents

Although Tennessee residents understand the risk of being on the road, no one ever anticipates being involved in a car accident. However, accidents happen every day, and anyone can be a victim. In some cases, the lives of car accident victims are drastically changed following a collision. In one recent Tennessee car wreck, this may

The end of January saw two Highway Patrol troopers injured in two separate Tennessee car accidents at the same location. The car accidents happened only two hours apart. The first trooper was injured at around 3 p.m. while investigating the scene of an earlier accident. While discussing the car accident under investigation with another trooper,

Firefighters had to extricate the occupants of a turned-over vehicle recently. The car wreck was the result of a car chase between a male driver and the highway patrol. Three people sustained injuries in the accident that occurred in Tennessee on Jan. 10. The car chase took place during a roadblock launched by Tennessee authorities

To lose loved ones in a car accident is a heartbreaking experience, and could be even more distressing if it happens on a holiday, such as New Year’s Day. Three people were recently injured and one person was killed in a car wreck that occurred in Tennessee in the early hours on Jan. 1. There

A broken-down vehicle can be the cause of severe accidents, especially if it is nighttime and the vehicle is black and without lights. One of the car accidents that deputies from Tennessee were recently called to happened on the evening of Christmas day. This collision left two dead and three injured. Deputies reported that the

When a family is left without closure after a loved one is killed, the continual uncertainty can be very traumatic. In July of 2013, a 31-year-old Tennessee woman was killed in one of the hit-and-run car accidents that occur on the highways every year. The driver of the other vehicle had been on the run

Understandably, fatal accidents in Tennessee can have a long-term impact on the lives of surviving relatives and loved ones. Serious injuries can also bring about long-lasting pain and suffering. Unfortunately, many accidents are preventable, including one that recently occurred not far from Knoxville, involving alleged drunk driving. A 21-year-old Knoxville man was driving his truck

At about 2:50 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, Metro Police in Tennessee were summoned to a six-vehicle crash on Interstate 24. They believe the multi-car accident may have been caused by one speeding vehicle. All westbound lanes were closed until Friday evening. Although the fatal accident is still under investigation, the initial indications are that

Just before midday on Saturday, Nov. 8, officers of the highway patrol of Tennessee were called to the scene of an accident in South Nashville. A woman had allegedly been drunk driving and, as a result, caused multiple accidents. The incident claimed her own life as well as that of a 4-year-old girl. State troopers

People involved in car accidents or other motor vehicle accidents are well served to keep records of everything related to the accident. Document, save and organize everything that comes into your hands involving the accident. You do not necessarily know what is important until you need it and do not have it or cannot find

Persons involved in car accidents should take certain steps to preserve physical evidence. “The items of physical evidence are the silent sentinels of the truth.” The scene of an accident is fluid. Its physical characteristics will change and the physical evidence will disappear quickly. Will the snow and ice that covered the roadway be there

A two-vehicle accident has taken place along the highway. The accident has claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman. As with many fatal crashes in Tennessee, surviving relatives may seek relief through the court system. The accident reportedly occurred on Friday afternoon as a woman was making her travels along the highway. Suddenly, a male

A tragic accident occurred on the interstate. The accident has claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman. The unusual incident unfolded when part of an SUV broke through the window of the vehicle she was a passenger in. Tennessee authorities have not filed any criminal charges for driver negligence, however, one of the drivers has

A devastating accident occurred on the highway. During a bus trip, the bus crossed the median on a Tennessee roadway after a tire exploded on the vehicle. The crash resulted in 14 people suffering from personal injury and eight others losing their lives. The accident reportedly occurred while the bus was transporting a group of

Persons involved in car accidents should make sure that they seek treatment for their injuries. It is human nature to be upset and perhaps even embarrassed after an accident. Your frazzled nerves may mask symptoms of injury. You may want to do nothing more than to go home and be alone. Nevertheless, seek medical attention

A two-vehicle accident has occurred, causing both of the vehicles to catch on fire. Fatal crashes in Tennessee are becoming more of a frequent occurrence, and sadly, this is one of them. The accident has left one dead and three injured. Authorities responded to the scene of a horrific incident that occurred on Saturday night.

When car accidents occur, it is very important to get information about and from all available witnesses.  Obtain the full names, complete addresses, places of employment and current telephone numbers of all witnesses. Particularly in accidents appearing to involve only minor damage, the witnesses leave after the police officer arrives and the police officer may

An accident has claimed the life of a 55-year-old man who ended up in the middle of a police chase while he was sitting in a vehicle. The driver who is deemed responsible for the crash is a 49-year-old woman who had just stole a police car in order to flee from Tennessee officers. Four

People involved in car accidents often make the mistake of not calling the police!  If you are involved in a car accident, contact the police or other authorities even if the damage seems minor.  The duty to inform law enforcement of an accident and a driver’s duties generally when an accident occurs (T.C.A. § 55-6-101-116)

An accident recently occurred when a 26-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were walking across the interstate. Tennessee highways usually leave people vulnerable to fatal crashes, especially pedestrians. While walking, they were allegedly struck and killed by another vehicle. They were both declared dead at the scene. The deadly incident reportedly occurred in the middle