Recent Blog Posts
Tougher Penalties and Tracking of Uninsured Motorists in Tennessee
A set of laws meant to impose tougher penalties against uninsured motorists in Tennessee passed its second hurdle recently, getting the laws one step closer to a debate in the state House of Representatives. With over one million uninsured drivers in Tennessee alone, these new restrictions would impose the most aggressive punishments to date… Read More »
Nashville Hospitals Seeing Increase in Motorcycle Accidents
With spring upon us and outdoor recreational activities starting back up, medical professionals at Vanderbilt Hospital and other trauma centers around Nashville are already seeing an increase in the number of motorcycle accidents on the roads. Just recently, trauma surgeons at Vanderbilt Hospital treated five motorcyclists for serious injuries, and sadly one driver did… Read More »
Musician Facing Multiple DUI and Vehicular Homicide Charges
The former bassist for the famous group Three Doors Down pled no contest recently through his lawyer before his trial was set to begin on a charge of second offense driving under the influence (DUI) charge for a substance other than alcohol in D’Iberville, Mississippi while under house arrest in Nashville for a separate… Read More »
Two Boys Hospitalized after Sledding Accidents
Last week, a seven-year-old boy was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after he was involved in a sledding accident. According to the police, the accident involved a sled that was attached to an ATV in Cedar Hill when the boy was thrown from the sled at a high rate of speed. It was… Read More »
Nashville Business Owners Liable for Sidewalk Slip and Falls
This year has been an icy one for Nashville, and business owners around the city have worked hard to keep the sidewalks clear in front of their businesses for pedestrians and tourists. This is not just a nicety for potential customers coming to the store; Nashville city code dictates that business owners are responsible… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies after Hitting Pothole
Officials in Nashville have identified the man who died in a motorcycle accident earlier this month in a multi-vehicle crash. According to Nashville Metro police, John LaSalle, 55, of Ashland City was heading northbound on Briley Parkway when his motorcycle hit a pothole and veered to the right, sideswiping a Honda Accord. Mr. LaSalle… Read More »
Two Employees Charged for Cement Truck Accident
Two employees at a cement truck company in Nashville have been indicted on criminal charges stemming from an accident involving one of their cement trucks. The two employees charged are Robert Ashabrunner, the cement truck driver, and Carlton Mosely, the truck dispatcher, and they were both brought up on charges of vehicular and reckless… Read More »
Uninsured Motorist Arbitration Statute not Applicable to Outside State Policies
A Tennessee Court of Appeals recently ruled late last month about whether the arbitration provisions found in the state’s uninsured motorist statutes apply to insurance policies issued and delivered outside of the state. The court ruled that auto insurance policies that were not issued or delivered in the state could not be considered Tennessee… Read More »
Multiple Accidents in Nashville Due To Ice
According to authorities, constant freezing rain has left a thick layer of ice on car windows and unsalted roads, making driving around Nashville considerably more difficult. Even with the salt, back roads and highways can be especially slippery for vehicles. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is trying to get the word out to drivers… Read More »
Man Struck and Killed by TDOT Salt Truck
A 42-year-old man was struck and killed by a Tennessee Department of Transportation salt truck recently in Lawrence County. The accident happened just after midnight on State Route 227 near McKinney Road in Iron City. According to the police report, the victim, Jason Carter, was kneeling by the roadway when he was hit by… Read More »
