Monthly Archives: June 2026
Driver Ejected in Violent Clarksville Crash
Car accidents can be serious in nature, causing occupants to be ejected and seriously injured. A violent crash brought traffic in Clarksville to a standstill on the afternoon of April 15. A two-vehicle accident along 101st Airborne Division Parkway left one driver critically injured. The crash occurred at the busy intersection of Peachers Mill… Read More »
Teacher Arrested After Causing Student to Suffer Rug Burn
A Tennessee school employee is facing criminal charges after authorities say a nonverbal 9-year-old student was forcibly dragged across a classroom floor, leaving him with a severe carpet burn. According to investigators, the incident happened on March 19 at Selmer Elementary School while school was in session. The teacher allegedly grabbed the child by… Read More »
ATV Safety Program Aims to Reduce Accidents, Serious Injuries
ATVs are fun but these four-wheeled machines can also be dangerous. Fortunately, a new safety initiative is aiming to keep ATV riders out of emergency rooms by focusing on prevention, education, and smarter riding habits. Led by experts at UCHealth, the program responds to a steady rise in serious ATV-related injuries, many of which… Read More »
Slips and Falls and Premises Liability Law
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of serious injuries. They happen every day and in all places, from grocery stores to restaurants to parking lots to apartment complexes. Slip and fall accidents fall under a broader area of law known as premises liability, which holds property owners and occupiers responsible… Read More »
Semi Truck Plows Into Church; No Known Injuries
Semi trucks are big. These vehicles can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, so a crash can cause extensive damage and injuries. A semi truck recently collided into a church in Savannah, Tennessee. The crash, which happened on April 30, caused a lot of damage to the front of the building. The truck plowed… Read More »
Standards Clarified for Workplace Injuries and Pre-Existing Conditions
What happens when a person is injured at work and it aggravates an existing condition? Workers’ compensation programs have trouble dealing with these situations. Should the injured worker be compensated? A recent decision by the Tennessee Supreme Court provides important clarification on how workers’ compensation claims involving pre-existing conditions should be evaluated. The ruling… Read More »
2 Injured in Industrial Accident in Bradley County
Going to work is not always safe. Worksites can be dangerous due to various factors. In extreme cases, explosions can occur, causing burns and other serious injuries to workers. This was recently the case in Tennessee. Two workers were injured when an explosion occurred at a factory in Bradley County. The incident happened on… Read More »
Bicycling and Back Injuries: What to Know
Riding a bicycle is a great form of exercise. However, the way that a bicyclist positions themselves on their bike can result in stress to the back. This can result in painful injuries. Here is a look at several common bicycling injuries and how they can be prevented. Thoracic Facet Joint Pain This involves… Read More »