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Tennessee Man Breaks Neck in Mexico
Greg Smalley was body-surfing with his son on the beach in Cancun, Mexico on a family vacation, when a wave smashed him into the sand causing him to break his neck. He instantly lost his ability to move, and had to be pushed to shore by his small son. While this is an unfortunate… Read More »
General Motors Settles with Prosecutors for Defective Products for $900 Million, Leaves Many Cold
Recently, the New York Times reported that the number of deaths linked to defective cars made by American car company General Motors (GM) has risen to 124. Last year, GM recalled 2.6 million older small cars worldwide such as the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion to replace faulty ignition switches. These faulty ignition switches… Read More »
Man Killed, 6 Children Injured In Crash On I-440
Last month, a major crash on I-440 left one man dead and six children injured. Officials with the Metro police state that a 49-year-old man was driving in a van when it was hit head on by an SUV driven by a 22-year-old. The 22-year-old man said another SUV swerved into his lane, which… Read More »
The Basics of Tennessee Personal Injury Litigation
Sadly, accidents happen every day, in the context of driving, work, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, and accidents caused by defective products. While most accidents do not cause serious injury, there are some cases where a victim is left permanently impaired or disabled. The most severe accidents can result in trauma and significant loss such… Read More »
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 »
