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Tennessee state Senator Kerry Roberts injured in dog attack
Earlier last month, it was reported that Republican state senator Kerry Roberts was attacked by a dog while out riding his bike. Roberts and his wife were out in Robertson County when a dog ran into the road and bit him in the calf. The attack ended when a man in a pickup truck… Read More »
Family Believes Fatal Motorcycle Crash May Have Been Foul Play
While Nashville is no stranger to bicycle and motorcycle accidents, last month saw a more bizarre tragedy in which a 32-year-old man involved in a fatal motorcycle crash had a bullet in his tire. Gary Brown Jr. was found dead next to his motorcycle on June 15 on Old Lebanon Dirt Road after a… Read More »
Teen Dies in Freak Accident at a Tennessee Adventure Park
Last month, a Knoxville Tennessee teenage tragically died in a freak accident at an obstacle course. The incident occurred in the morning at Ijams Nature Center’s new “canopy adventure course” ropes course. Greg Horan, 18 was doing an obstacle course with his sister when he slipped off a suspended log and ended up hanging… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies after Construction Zone Accident
A local Tennessee man died recently as a result of injuries sustained following a motorcyle accident near Lakewood KY. The man, identified by authorities as Joseph McKinney, passed away one day after crashing his motorcycle while traveling through a coned construction zone. McKinney and a passenger, later identified as Lisa Ogle, were riding his… Read More »
Worker Pinned By Steel Coil At Springfield Plant
Recently, an employee at a steel production company, Martinrea Fabco, was injured in an industrial accident in Springfield, Tennessee. Springfield Fire Chief Jimmy Hamill stated that an unnamed employee had been pinned down between a pallet and steel material with a large steel coil on top. Reports from the scene indicated that the steel… Read More »
Youth Football Numbers Up Despite Concussion Worry
Over the years, there have been many studies showing the correlation between football head injuries and degenerative brain disease. It is no secret that those who play ‘full-contact’ sports risk more head and body injuries to themselves. While concerns over concussions and safety about football have led to a 9.5 percent decline in youth… Read More »
Nashville Personal Injury Lawyer Accused of Keeping Client’s Settlements
Earlier this month, it made the news that a well-known personal injury lawyer in Nashville has been accused of keeping the cash settlements he won for his clients for cases. The lawyer’s law license has been temporarily suspended by the Board of Professional Responsibility after they considered him to be a potential harm to… Read More »
Suspected DUI Crash Shuts Down Lanes of I-65
An early morning serious crash on Interstate 65 caused by a driver suspected of DUI left several lanes of the highway shut down and a female passenger in the hospital in critical condition. According to police, Terry C. Jones was driving his 2002 Buick LeSabre northbound on Interstate 65 at around 2:30 a.m. when… Read More »
Additional Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed in Deadly Knoxville School Bus Crash
In a follow up to a tragic accident last year, two additional lawsuits have been filed related to the deadly Knoxville school bus crash that tragically took the lives of two children and a teacher’s aide. The crash occurred on December 2, 2014, when a school bus driven by James Davenport suddenly crossed over… Read More »
Pet Trusts: the Newest Trend in Estate Planning
It may sound strange, but estate planning for companion animals is getting increasingly common. Those of us who think of our pets as family members are quickly learning that one of our responsibilities is to ensure that they are cared for long after we become incapable of doing so. Generally, there are two types… Read More »
