Tag Archives: Nashville Personal Injury Lawyers
Walk Bike Nashville Worker Struck By Car
A Belmont University student and bicycle safety advocate suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a car on West End Avenue in Nashville while riding on his bicycle. Michael Tregelles, an audio engineer student at Belmont, worked for Walk Bike Nashville as an advocate for safe biking streets in Nashville. Tregelles underwent… Read More »
Death Of Inmate Placed In ‘spit Hood’ To Cost Metro $150k
Recently, it was announced in the news that the Metro Council in Nashville was prepared to pay $150,000 for a negligence lawsuit by the family of a man named Michael David Jones. Mr. Jones died on Nov. 20, 2013, three hours after he was arrested and taken into custody by the Davidson County Sheriff’s… Read More »
Former State Lawmaker Arrested for DUI in Rhea County
Former Tennessee State Representative Jim Cobb, who once represented Rhea County, has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Recently, an arrest report from the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department states that officers pulled over a white Ford 150 truck who was swerving in and out of lanes, heading into the… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
