Articles Posted in Car Accidents

On Tuesday, a house at the intersection of North Houston Street and West Lamar Alexander Parkway was hit by a car for the third time in a year. According to the Maryville Daily Times, a Honda Odyssey minivan ran into the house after colliding with a Toyota Sienna minivan at the intersection. The Sienna was…

Motorcyclists encounter more hazards on the road than other vehicles. When driving any motor vehicle, be cautious of other vehicles on the road. Drivers have a duty of care to drive safely and avoid accidents. Unfortunately, some drivers may not be cautious and may breach this duty of care. If a driver breaches this duty…

Fall is here, the trees are turning bright colors, and the Maple Lane Farms corn maze has opened to the public. This time of year the stores fill with decorations in anticipation of the coming holidays. Additionally, the first holiday on the list is Halloween. This annual tradition brings up childhood memories of Halloweens past…

Last Wednesday, a church bus carrying seniors back to North Carolina was tragically involved in a fatal car accident on I-40 near Knoxville. Eight people died and several others were injured. According to an article in the Knoxville News Sentinel, the church bus was coming from a Christian festival in Gatlinburg when the front left…

A New Jersey state appellate court recently held that liability in a Distracted Driver lawsuit may attach to the person sending a text message to the distracted driver. This was a case of first impression in New Jersey, and the first known ruling extending the liability of texting while driving to a “remote texter.” The…

On September 19th, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office took part in the “It Can Wait” campaign during the national “Drive 4 Pledges Day.” The Sheriff’s Office set up and tended a “Drive 4 Pledges Day” booth on the Knoxville Market Square mall. “Drive 4 Pledges Day” is a national campaign bringing awareness to the dangers…

A 40-year-old woman was killed in a Knoxville car accident when she rear-ended a tractor-trailer that was slowing down as a result of a traffic jam caused by an earlier crash involving a drunk driver. This incident has spurred the comment boards on local media sites to buzz with activity. There are many varying opinions…

A female passenger was killed in Rockwood, after troopers say she was ejected from her vehicle. Authorities say the driver over-corrected three times before spinning and flipping off the road and then slamming into a tree and a utility pole. The 54-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 50-year-old male driver faces…

In the horrifying wake of a massive train wreck in Spain that claimed the lives of at least 78 passengers, many are seeking answers. Our Tennessee car accident lawyers understand that while the investigation is still underway, witness reports have placed the speed of the train at about 120 miles per hour – more than…

The hot weather is doing more than just making us sweat. It’s also putting us at some serious risks for a traffic accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), hot weather and under-inflated tires pose some serious threats to motorists. When driving at highway speeds, the heat and the hot pavement can…