Police will be out in full force this St. Patrick’s Day weekend to crack down on drunk driving in an effort to reduce the risk of Knoxville car accidents. A Pub Crawl is planned in the Old City for Wednesday night. As Channel 6 News reports, local merchants have organized…
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Drunk Driving a Leading Cause of Car Accidents in Knoxville, Maryville
Our Knoxville accident lawyers know that in 2009, alcohol was involved in more than one-third of all fatal Tennessee car accidents. Knox News reported on a recent early morning crash that sent 3 people to the hospital. The accident happened in front of Rocky Hill Elementary School, located in the…
Fewer Tennessee Trucking Accidents if Positive Drug Tests Followed Truckers from Job to Job
Road Safe America joins the American Trucking Association and other safety minded organizations in advocating for a central clearinghouse to monitor heavy commercial vehicle drivers who test positive for drugs and alcohol. Historically, drivers that test positive for drugs and alcohol hop from state to state and job to job…
Weather, Super Bowl Weekend, Increase risk for Car Accidents in Knoxville, Maryville
For Super Bowl XLV, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in conjunction with the NFL, Mothers Against Drunk Driving , and the HERO Campaign are sponsoring the Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk campaign. Our Knoxville personal injury attorneys are football fans like anyone else, but also know Super Bowl…
New Technology could prevent Drunk Driving Car Accidents in Tennessee
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration debuted new in-car technology this week that aims to prevent drunk drivers from operating a vehicle while under the influence. Personal injury lawyers in Knoxville and Maryville are frequently called to assist victims and families in the aftermath of a Tennessee drunk driving accident.…
“Lights on for Life” aims to Reduce Risk of Car Accidents in Tennessee Involving Drunk Drivers
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies throughout the state will participate in “Lights on for Life” this Friday, as a reminder of the dangers of drunk driving as we head into the busy holiday travel season. Our Knoxville accident attorneys and staff wish each of you a…
Knoxville, Tennessee Bus Accident Blamed on Drunk Driving
The arrest of a Knox County school bus driver on a drunk driving charge is a stark reminder of the obligation of our school systems to ensure the safety and welfare of students who rely on buses for transportation to and from school. Knoxville accident lawyers know that the start…
Drunk Tennessee Truck Driver Hits 17 Cars and Gets Only 48 Hours of Community Service
In July, a Tennessee truck driver plowed through a Colorado neighborhood, damaging 17 cars in the process. Fortunately, no one was injured and only property damage claims were involved. Truck driver David Kent refused to submit to blood alcohol testing after police officers smelled alcohol on him. The police was…