Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Deadly Accident on I-24 Product of Drunk Driving
An intoxicated driver has been charged in deadly hit-and-run accident that occurred on Interstate 24 in Nashville. The driver’s vehicle reportedly collided with another car that was then propelled into a guardrail on I-24 in Davidson County. The driver of the other car died as a result of the collision. The reckless driver then… Read More »
Head-On Collision in Maury County Results in Tragedy
Losing someone you love is devastating, but the pain is made even worse when the loss is sudden and completely unexpected. The family of a 30-year-old man is grappling with that tremendous loss after he was hit, head-on, by another vehicle. According to a preliminary investigation by Nashville police, a 1998 Nissan PFI was… Read More »
Underinsured Motorist Coverage – How It Works
You and your spouse are driving on Woodland Street in Nashville when another vehicle suddenly rear-ends your car. The damage from the collision is extensive including thousands of dollars in property damage and thousands of dollars in damages from your physical injuries. The at-fault driver gives you their auto insurance information, but you come… Read More »
East Nashville Accident Results Vehicle Crashing into House
A recent accident in east Nashville involved a motor vehicle colliding with a home. An individual who lived at the house reported hearing a large crash when the accident occurred. Due to this collision, there was large hole left in the house. The exact causes leading to the crash are not yet known. As… Read More »
Accidents Due to Defective Guardrails
A Tennessee motorist was recently killed in a single motor vehicle collision. The motorist was headed east on Nashville pike when the driver’s motor vehicle crossed into the opposing lanes of traffic. The motorist’s vehicle soon collided with a guardrail, flipped into a tree line, and caught fire. The motor vehicle’s driver was taken… Read More »
On and Off Ramp Accidents
Recently, two individuals were injured in an accident that occurred on a road used to access Interstate 40 in downtown Nashville. Due to unknown reasons, the accident occurred when a minivan collided with a dump truck, which resulted in major damage to the van. Both injured individuals were transported by ambulance to a nearby… Read More »
Deer Related Accidents
There are a number of ways in which animals can cause accidents in Tennessee. Recently, a deer jumped into the classroom window of a junior high school class. At the time that the accident occurred, there were about fifteen students gathered into the classroom where the window broke. Fortunately, school staff was able to… Read More »
Traveling Too Fast for Road Conditions
An 18-year-old driver in Nashville was recently killed due to injuries sustained in a crash. Law enforcement’s investigation later revealed that the driver was traveling too fast for the road conditions when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a mailbox. The driver’s passenger was transported to a nearby medical facility… Read More »
When Motor Vehicles Break Down On Tennessee Roads
Motorists in Tennessee must be particularly careful when they find themselves stranded or their vehicle breaks down while on the road. A recent example about the dangers presented by broken down vehicles occurred earlier this year. In the early morning, an individual who was disoriented due to alcohol and prescription medication was struck by… Read More »
Jackknifing In Tennessee Motor Vehicle Collisions
Recently, a motor vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and two pickup-up trucks occurred on State Highway 52. The semi-truck jackknifed while traveling in heavy rain. The accident caused the vehicle to swerve into an oncoming lane of traffic. One of the pick-up trucks proceeded to pass underneath the semi-truck’s trailer, which resulted in the… Read More »
