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Previously reported data predicting a rise in Tennessee car accident deaths in 2012 has been supported by recent information documented by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Recently-released TN car accident fatality data indicates that the number of deaths caused by Tennessee car accidents so far in 2012 has now exceeded 500, representing an increase in the rate of fatalities when compared...
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According to a recent report issued by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 20% of all fatal accidents occurring in Tennessee over the past five years have been associated with the use of a cell phone by at least one driver. Cell phone use is only one type of distracted driving, a type of negligence that leads to devastating injury and tragic...
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Tennessee law enforcement officials have voiced serious concerns about a recent analysis of TN car accident fatality data so far in 2012. Since the beginning of this year, there have been more than 330 reported road deaths in Tennessee, a figure which represents a 13% increase compared to the same time last year. Authorities are uncertain as to why this...
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Insurance Settlements in Tennessee Wrongful Death Claims Tennessee personal injury laws in general deal with forms of loss. When it comes to loss, none are more devastating to a family than when someone is killed because of the negligence or recklessness of another. When these situations arise, it's common for insurance companies for the other party to get involved in...
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According to a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Tennessee topped the list of states with the most teen car accident fatalities in the United States in 2012. Statistics not only showed that TN tied with Indiana for number one on the teen traffic fatalities list with 16 recorded deaths statewide, but also indicated that teen...
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According to state officials, an oil refinery worker exposed to propane and acid at a Valero plant in Memphis, Tennessee succumbed to his injuries and died earlier this month. Firefighters arrived on the scene of the oil refinery accident and found two workers injured by a ruptured sight glass on a pump unit, which exposed them to a dangerous mixture...
