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Two Killed in Crash on I-40
A pair of women from Kingston were recently killed in a tragic auto accident on Interstate 40 East close to mile marker 372 near Campbell Station Road, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reports. Authorities say an individual stopped his van on the shoulder of I-40 East when a 74-year-old female driver drove her Honda CRV… Read More »
Metro Nashville Police Cite FedEx Driver In Fiery 8-car Crash
The driver of a semi-truck carrying mail for FedEx who created a fiery 8-car pile up on I-24 was issued a citation by Metro Nashville Police for operating his vehicle while fatigued. The crash took place around 6:30 pm near the southwest side of Nashville, close to Old Hickory Road. According to authorities, the… Read More »
Sexual Assault Claim Filed Against Nashville IRS Worker
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by a Nashville IRS worker who was indicted in October 2015 recently filed a $1 million sexual battery claim against her alleged assailant. The suit, filed in the Middle District of Tennessee, alleges the agency failed to properly train the alleged attacker and should be liable… Read More »
Chattanooga Mother Of Two Dies In I-65 Crash In Nashville
Authorities are investigating the cause of a recent crash that killed a 24-year old mother of two on I-65 in Nashville. The young mother died when her 2003 Hyundai Elantra veered of the highway around 5 am and slammed into an overhead sign pole to the side of the road. Inside the vehicle were… Read More »
Horrific Six-car Crash In Antioch Leaves One Dead
A Nashville man is facing several criminal charges after causing what investigators called a “horrific” crash involving a total of six vehicles. The chaos led to one fatality and sent seven others to the hospital, including the suspect and his four young children, ages 2 to 6. The 30-year-old suspect faces multiple criminal counts… Read More »
Witnesses Report Speed May Have Been A Factor In Fatal Lamborghini Crash On Nolensville Pike
A 28-year-old man was killed recently when he was ejected from his Nissan Altima in a crash involving a Lamborghini on Nolensville Pike. According to police, the victim was struck as he attempted to make a left turn out of the parking lot of an Autozone near where the accident took place. The driver… Read More »
Two Major Crashes Involving Tennessee Garbage Trucks within a Week of Each Other
A Nashville garbage truck driver was critically injured from a crash involving a minivan off Lebanon road, where both vehicles got flipped on their sides. The driver of the garbage truck got pinned inside, and was taken to a nearby hospital when he was freed. The driver of the minivan sustained minor injuries. It… Read More »
Beware of Joint Bank Accounts and the Federal Gift Tax While You are Trying to Prepare for Your Family’s Future
Because life is full of uncertainties, accidents, and surprises, it is always recommended you take the time to meet with an lawyer to hash out how you want your personal property and assets to be divided up if something were to happen to you. It is also recommended you meet with a legal professional… Read More »
Study Heralds Medicaid Expansion Benefits As Rural Hospitals Close
According to a study released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, states that expanded Medicaid programs using federal funding are reaping economic benefit. As the never-ending healthcare debate rages on in the Tennessee legislature, Tennessee is among 19 states that have, thus far, declined to expand coverage to those who fall in the uninsured… Read More »
What Are the Rules of Intestate Succession in Tennessee?
While losing a loved one in an accident or due to a negligence of another is devastating, sometimes the issue is even more complicated than simply trying to make the tortfeasor accountable. While wrongful death gives dependents, spouse and parents of the deceased the right to collect financial compensation for their losses, what happens… Read More »
