Traumatic brain injuries are reported to make up almost one-quarter of all occupational fatalities. Furthermore, a significant percentage of all brain injuries, fatal and non-fatal, occur in the construction industry nationwide, including Tennessee. According to...
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Auto accident injuries: Pickup truck crashes into residence
The Building and Codes Department in Clarksville recently had to determine whether a local residence was habitable after a pickup truck crashed into it. Two adults and a child were hospitalized with auto accident injuries. Authorities say the accident...
Woman arrested after New Year’s Day fatal motorcycle accident
One of the first road accidents of the year in Tennessee claimed the life of a man on the evening of New Year's Day. According to a preliminary accident report, the man died in a motorcycle accident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. The accident is still under...
Auto accident injuries caused by SUV crashing into coffee bar
The favorite gathering spot of many high school students in the Tennessee town of Arlington was severely damaged when an SUV crashed through the front entrance on a recent Tuesday. Amazingly, only two students suffered auto accident injuries. According to a...
A motorcyclist may face spinal cord injury if a crash occurs
In a car-motorcycle crash, the motorcyclist is the most vulnerable to serious injury because he or she lacks the protection a closed vehicle offers.Broken bones are common in a motorcycle accident, but one of the most serious and potentially life-changing results...
Employers must protect construction workers against winter cold
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires construction company owners to provide safe work environments and protect employees from known hazards, one of which is cold stress. Without protection, construction workers in Tennessee and across the country...
Alleged DUI driver causes construction site injuries to 4 workers
Tennessee road construction crews often put their lives on the line to keep drivers safe. Unfortunately, many drivers have little or no concern for the workers. This was underscored by a recent incident in which an alleged drunk driver caused serious construction...
Falls from heights frequently cause construction site injuries
Safety authorities say that falls from heights make up a significant percentage of workplace injuries nationwide, including Tennessee, and that many of which are fatal. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to comply with strict safety...
Expert witness in medical negligence deemed not expert enough
Navigating a civil lawsuit is a complicated field of the law and when it comes to expert witnesses, it becomes even more intricate. This was underscored by a medical negligence lawsuit in Tennessee in which a patient claimed that a medical assistant's negligence...
3 reasons for the increase in pedestrian accidents
Walking is a good form of exercise and transportation. This physical activity has a low risk of injury, making it an appealing choice if you cannot or do not like to engage in more vigorous movement.However, where you walk makes a huge difference in how safe it is,...

