Recently, a car accident happened in Tennessee in which a woman was hurt.
]]> The accident occurred last Friday. Reportedly, early that evening, an 84-year-old woman from Maryville was driving a minivan east along a road in Blount County. Allegedly, the 84-year-old woman's minivan was then struck by a westbound car which had crossed into the road's eastbound lane. The car was being driven by a 41-year-old man from Maryville. According to authorities, the car had crossed into the eastbound lane while attempting to avoid hitting a motor vehicle which was making a left turn.According to the article on the Daily Times' website which reported this story, the 84-year-old woman suffered injuries in this motor vehicle accident. She was transported to a hospital after the accident occurred. Reportedly, as of last Friday night, she was in stable condition.
As this crash illustrates, car accidents can cause the individuals involved to sustain injuries. Injuries suffered in a motor vehicle crash can have a variety of impacts on an individual's life. Thus, car accidents can be very harmful.
Consequently, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to do everything they reasonably can to prevent car accidents. This includes making sure to drive in a responsible and attentive manner when out on the roads. If motor vehicle drivers fail to do this, they could be putting the safety of individuals they share the roads with at risk.
Source: The Daily Times, "Maryville woman stable following crash on Wildwood Road," May 11, 2012
]]>Recently, a truck accident occurred in Tennessee which resulted in a man's death.
]]> The accident happened last Monday in Murfreesboro. Reportedly, late that morning, a 91-year-old man was driving a Dodge pickup truck along Sulphur Springs Road. An 89-year-old woman was a passenger of this pickup truck.Allegedly, a collision then occurred between the pickup truck and an International truck at the intersection Sulphur Springs Road has with Clays Mill Drive. According to authorities, the International truck had failed to yield to the Dodge pickup truck. The International truck was being driven by a 29-year-old man.
This motor vehicle accident reportedly is still in the process of being investigated.
According to the Daily News Journal article which reported this story, the 91-year-old man died as a result of this accident. The crash also reportedly resulted in the 89-year-old woman sustaining serious injuries.
As this tragic incident shows, truck accidents can sometimes have fatal results.
Thus, it is very important for individuals who operate large trucks (such as big rig trucks) in Tennessee to do everything they reasonably can to prevent truck accidents. This includes practicing safe and attentive driving when out on the roads. It also includes obeying all relevant traffic laws (including those regarding yielding) when driving.
One hopes that all individuals who operate large trucks in Tennessee do what they can to help keep the state's roads safe for all who use them.
Source: The Daily News Journal, "91-year-old killed in crash," May 10, 2012
]]>Recently, a case has arisen in Texas involving an accident that allegedly occurred at an apartment complex. The apartment complex in question is a complex in the Houston area.
]]> The accident allegedly occurred on May 17, 2010. Reportedly, that day, a woman was walking down a set of stairs in the complex while carrying her child. According to the woman, a piece of metal was located on one of these stairs. The woman claims that she tripped on this piece of metal and fell.The woman alleges that the apartment complex negligently failed to keep the above-mentioned set of stairs free of unsafe conditions and that this alleged negligence caused the above-mentioned trip and fall accident.
A lawsuit has been brought in a court in Texas by the woman against the apartment complex in connection to these allegations. According to the Ultimate Spring article which reported this story, in this lawsuit, the woman is asking for damages. It will be interesting to see what happens in this case and how it is ultimately resolved.
Trip and fall accidents like the one that allegedly occurred at the above-mentioned apartment complex can be very harmful. Thus, one hopes that all apartment complexes make sure to not commit negligence which would expose individuals to such accidents.
Source: Ultimate Spring, "Suit centers on alleged slip-and-fall at Spring apartments," Glenna Herald, May 9, 2012
]]>Last week, a motorcycle accident occurred in Tennessee which resulted in a motorcyclist getting seriously injured.
]]> The accident happened last Wednesday. That night, an individual was riding a motorcycle in Nashville. Allegedly, a collision then occurred between a car and the individual's motorcycle at the intersection of Hancock Street and Dickerson Pike.Reportedly, the above-mentioned car drove away after this motor vehicle accident. Police reportedly are in the process of searching for this car and its driver.
The individual who was riding the motorcycle suffered severe injuries in the accident. According to the Tennessean article which reported this story, this individual was taken to a hospital after the crash occurred. Reportedly, the individual's injuries are life-threatening in nature.
Motorcycle riders generally don't have a great deal of physical protection from impacts. Thus, motor vehicle accidents can be very harmful for motorcyclists. As this incident illustrates, such accidents can sometimes result in motorcyclists getting seriously hurt.
Consequently, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Tennessee to take all reasonable steps to prevent motorcycle accidents. This includes exercising appropriate care when driving in areas where motorcycles are present. It also includes making sure to follow all applicable traffic laws when out on the roads. If motor vehicle drivers fail to do these things, they could be putting motorcyclists they share the roads with in harm's way.
Source: The Tennessean, "Motorcyclist seriously injured in hit and run on Dickerson Pike," Andy Humbles, May 3, 2012
]]>The accident happened on Wednesday in the Knoxville area. Reportedly, that day, a 42-year-old woman was driving a car along Interstate 40. Allegedly, a tractor-trailer that was being driven by a 50-year-old man then struck the woman's car and rolled on top of it. According to authorities, prior to striking the woman's car, the tractor-trailer had hit two other vehicles.
]]> According to the article on WVLT's website which reported this story, the 42-year-old woman was killed in this motor vehicle accident.It has been reported that authorities have charged the 50-year-old man with vehicular homicide in connection to the crash.
Collisions between trucks and other motor vehicles can involve violent impacts and can be very harmful. As the above-discussed crash illustrates, motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks can sometimes even have fatal results.
Consequently, it is very important for truck drivers to do everything they reasonably can to prevent truck accidents. This includes practicing safe and careful driving and avoiding engaging in reckless conduct when out on the roads. It also includes following all applicable traffic laws when behind the wheel. If truck drivers fail to do these things, they could be putting the safety of individuals that they share the roads with at risk.
Source: WVLT, "Students mourn loss of teacher killed in I-40 crash, truck driver charged," May 3, 2012
]]>The accident occurred on Sunday in Petersburg, Tennessee. Reportedly, that day, a motorcycle was travelling along Highway 431. The motorcycle was being operated by a man from Alabama.
]]> Allegedly, the man's motorcycle was then struck by a car. The article on WAFF's website which reported this story did not have specific details regarding the exact nature of this collision.The man who was operating the motorcycle was killed in this motor vehicle accident. The above-mentioned WAFF article did not mention whether or not the driver of the car suffered any injuries in the crash.
Reportedly, charges of DUI are pending against the car's driver in connection to this accident.
As this tragic incident shows, collisions between motorcycles and other motor vehicles can sometimes result in a fatality.
Because motorcycle accidents can be so harmful, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Tennessee to take all reasonable steps to prevent motorcycle accidents. This includes making sure to watch for motorcycles when out on the roads. It also includes avoiding engaging in reckless conduct when behind the wheel.
One hopes that all motor vehicle drivers in Tennessee will do what they can to help keep the state's roads safe for motorcyclists.
Source: WAFF, "Huntsville man killed in TN motorcycle crash," Tricia Forbes, May 1, 2012
]]>The accident happened on Tuesday in Grainger County, Tennessee. That day, a 28-year-old man was driving a car north along Bowen Road. A 45-year-old man was a passenger of this car.
]]> Allegedly, a southbound SUV then went out of control, crossed onto the road's northbound side and crashed into the 28-year-old man's car. According to authorities, the SUV was being driven by a 41-year-old man.The 45-year-old man was killed in this motor vehicle accident. The accident also reportedly caused the 28-year-old man to get injured. The Knoxville News Sentinel article which reported this story did not mention whether or not the 41-year-old man sustained any injuries in the crash.
According to authorities, the 41-year-old man did not remain at the scene after the accident. Reportedly, the 41-year-old man was eventually found and arrested. He faces several charges in connection to the accident including charges of leaving the scene of an accident, drunk driving, reckless endangerment and vehicular homicide.
As this crash shows, car accidents can sometimes result in an individual's death.
Thus, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Tennessee to do everything they reasonably can to prevent motor vehicle accidents when out on the roads. This includes avoid engaging in reckless conduct when behind the wheel. It also includes doing everything one reasonably can to remain in control of one's vehicle when driving.
Source: Knoxville News Sentinel, "Grainger man faces charges in fatal DUI crash," Don Jacobs, April 25, 2012
]]>Recently, a store has been accused of premises-related negligence. The store in question is a department store that is located in a mall in Texarkana, Texas. A woman claims that a tripping hazard was present in the store, that the store negligently failed to take proper actions to address this hazard and that this alleged negligence by the store caused her to suffer a harmful accident.
]]> The accident allegedly occurred on Dec. 2, 2010. That day, the woman was shopping in the store. The woman claims that a power outlet was sticking out of the store's floor. According to the woman, she tripped on this protruding power outlet and fell. The woman alleges that she suffered a variety of harms as a result of this accident, including:A lawsuit has been brought in a court in Texas by the woman against the store in connection to these allegations. In this lawsuit, the woman is asking for damages.
As the allegations in this case underscore, premises-related negligence by stores can by very harmful. One hopes that stores are held accountable when they act negligently in regards to their premises and such negligence results in a customer getting injured.
Source: The Southeast Texas Record, "Sears sued after customer trips over power outlet," Michelle Keahey, April 23, 2012
]]>Recently, a case has arisen in Texas involving an alleged slip and fall accident. Allegedly, the accident occurred at a grocery store in Texas on Nov. 21, 2010. According to a woman, that day, a liquid was present on a portion of the store's floor. The woman claims that, while she was shopping at the store, she slipped on this liquid and fell.
]]> The woman alleges that the store and its employees failed to act properly in regards to the store's premises. According to the woman, this alleged negligence caused her slip and fall accident. The woman claims that this accident resulted in her suffering serious injuries.According to the Ultimate Memorial article which reported this story, the woman has brought a lawsuit against the store in connection to these allegations. The woman filed her lawsuit in a court in Texas. In her lawsuit, the woman reportedly is asking for damages. It will be interesting to see what ultimately happens in this case.
As the allegations in this case illustrate, slip and fall accidents in stores can be very harmful to customers. Thus, one hopes that all stores make sure to act properly in regards to their premises. No customer should have to suffer injuries because a store committed premises-related negligence.
Source: Ultimate Memorial, "Memorial H.E.B. blamed for injurious fall," Glenna Herald, April 12, 2012
]]>Recently, a car vs. bicycle accident occurred in Tennessee which resulted in a man getting seriously injured.
]]> The accident happened last Monday. Reportedly, that evening, a man was riding a bicycle east along a road in Knoxville. Allegedly, the man was then struck by a westbound motor vehicle which was making a left turn. Reportedly, police have cited the driver of the motor vehicle with failure to yield in connection to this car vs. bicycle accident.According to the article on WBIR's website which reported this story, the man who was riding the bicycle was seriously injured in this car vs. bicycle accident. He reportedly was transported to a hospital after the accident occurred.
As this motor vehicle accident shows, car vs. bicycle accidents can result in bicyclists getting seriously hurt.
Thus, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Tennessee to do everything they reasonably can to prevent car vs. bicycle accidents. This includes making sure to watch for bicyclists when out on the roads and exercise appropriate care when driving in areas where bicycles are present. It also includes practicing safe and responsible driving when behind the wheel. If motor vehicle drivers fail to do these things, they could be putting the safety of bicyclists they share the roads with in harm's way.
Source: WBIR, "Bicyclist injured in collision with car," April 9, 2012
]]>Recently, a case has arisen in Texas in which allegations of premises-related negligence have been leveled against a store. The store in question is a home improvement store in Texas. A man has claimed that the store acted negligently in regards to its premises and that this alleged negligence led to an injury-causing accident occurring.
]]> The accident allegedly occurred on Sept. 4, 2011. Reportedly, that day, the man was shopping at the home improvement store. According to the man, as he was shopping, a piece of lumber fell from one of the store's shelves. The man alleges that this piece of lumber fell on his foot and that his foot was injured as a result of this.A lawsuit has been brought in a court in Texas by the man against the home improvement store in connection to these allegations. According to the Ultimate Cy-Fair article that reported this story, the man is asking for damages in this lawsuit. One wonders what will happen in this case and how it will ultimately be resolved.
No individual should have to suffer harm because a store they are a customer of acted negligently in regards to its premises. Thus, one hopes that stores are held accountable when they commit negligence like that alleged in this case.
Source: Ultimate Cy-Fair, "Cy-Fair Lowe's blamed for foot injury," Glenna Herald, April 2, 2012
]]>Recently, a car accident occurred in Tennessee which resulted in a woman getting injured.
]]> The accident happened last Friday in Blount County, Tennessee. Reportedly, that day, a 21-year-old man was driving a car north along U.S. Highway 411.Allegedly, the 21-year-old man's car then drifted into one of the highway's southbound lanes. According to authorities, the 21-year-old man was focused on his car's radio when this occurred. Reportedly, when the 21-year-old man discovered his car had drifted into a southbound lane, he began to take actions to get back onto the northbound side of the highway. A collision then occurred between the 21-year-old man's car and a car that was being driven by a 48-year-old man.
Reportedly, authorities plan to issue a citation against the 21-year-old man in relation to this motor vehicle accident.
According to the Daily Times article which reported this story, a woman who was a passenger of the 48-year-old man's car suffered injuries in this crash. She reportedly was transported to a hospital after the accident.
As this crash illustrates, car accidents can result in individuals getting hurt.
Thus, it is very important for motorists to take all reasonable steps to prevent car accidents. This includes driving in a safe and careful manner when out on the roads. It also includes making sure to not engage in distracted driving when behind the wheel.
Source: The Daily Times, "Woman injured in two-vehicle accident on 411," Wes Wade, April 7, 2012
]]>The maintenance worker was moving a refrigerator down some stairs when he felt an intense pain in his abdomen. After the pain started wrapping around to his back he sought treatment. And he continued to have severe pains after a morphine injection. When an orthopedic surgeon diagnosed him with a spinal infection, he had surgery and filed a workers' compensation claim.
]]> If you are injured on the job or during working hours, it is important to seek treatment and report your injuries to your supervisor as soon as possible. The insurance company for the man's employer claimed that the victim failed to inform his employer of his injuries in a timely manner, and that the employer first learned of his injury after receiving a letter from the man's workers' compensation attorney. The employee testified he had informed his employer immediately after suffering the injury, and the court determined timely notice was indeed given to the employer.A workers' compensation attorney will ensure a thorough investigation is performed and injured employees receive the workers' compensation benefits they are entitled to for their work-related injuries.
The employer's insurance representatives also argued that the spinal infection was not related to the injury the worker suffered because a physician's testimony stated that a back injury from lifting an object does not in itself cause a spinal infection. However, the physician did state that the trauma the man experienced in the accident could contribute to the development of an infection. The court deemed the medical testimony from an independent medical evaluator along with that of the treating physician was enough to prove the infection was related to the worker's on-the-job injury.
Source: Risk & Insurance, "Medical testimony establishes causation for spinal infection," March 22, 2012
]]>Recently, a motorcycle accident occurred in Tennessee which resulted in a motorcyclist's death.
]]> The accident occurred last Thursday in Clarksville, Tennessee. That morning, a motorcycle was going along Purple Heart Parkway. The motorcycle was being operated by a 22-year-old man. Allegedly, a pickup truck that was on an intersecting road then went into the motorcycle's path and a collision occurred between the pickup truck and the motorcycle. The pickup truck was being driven by a 26-year-old man. According to the Clarksville Online article which reported this story, this motor vehicle accident is still in the process of being investigated.Reportedly, the 22-year-old man died as a result of injuries he suffered in this motor vehicle accident. The above-mentioned Clarksville Online article did not mention whether or not the 26-year-old man was injured at all in the crash.
As this crash illustrates, motorcycle accidents can sometimes have fatal results.
Because motor vehicle accidents can be so harmful, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to take all reasonable steps to prevent motorcycle accidents. This includes following all relevant traffic laws when driving. It also includes practicing safe and attentive driving when out on the roads. If motor vehicle drivers fail to do these things, they could be putting motorcyclists they share the roads with in harm's way.
Source: Clarksville Online, "Clarksville Police reports Motorcyclist dies from Injuries sustained in Crash," March 29, 2012
]]>The accident happened on Sunday in Blount County, Tennessee. Reportedly, that morning, a 50-year-old woman was driving a pickup truck north on Whites Mill Road. A 25-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man were passengers of this pickup truck.
]]> According to authorities, an SUV that was going south along this road then went out of control, crossed the road's center line and crashed head-on into the pickup truck. The SUV was being driven by a 42-year-old man.According to the article on the Knoxville News Sentinel's website which reported this story, this motor vehicle accident is still in the process of being investigated.
The 25-year-old woman died as a result of this motor vehicle accident. The crash also reportedly resulted in the 50-year-old woman, the 58-year-old man and the 42-year-old man suffering injuries.
As this motor vehicle crash illustrates, head-on car accidents can sometimes result in an individual's death.
Thus, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Tennessee to take all reasonable steps to prevent head-on car accidents. This includes making sure to practice safe and attentive driving when behind the wheel. It also includes doing everything one reasonably can to remain in control of one's vehicle when out on the roads.
Source: Knoxville News Sentinel, "One killed, three injured in Blount County crash," March 25, 2012
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