An investigation is underway into the cause of a tragic helicopter crash that occurred on Thursday, April 10. The accident resulted in the deaths of six people, including the pilot, as well as a family of Spanish tourists who had been visiting the city. The cause of the accident is currently unknown, although there were [...]
When people get into truck accidents, it is not only the truck drivers themselves who may be held responsible. In many cases, the truck brokers that manage and oversee the drivers may also be considered legally liable for any accidents that occur. Here is what you need to know about truck broker liability if you [...]
In a complaint recently filed by B. Keith Williams of Lannom & Williams, PLLC, the two daughters of Donna Martin have sued Wilson County, TN, for the wrongful death of their mother. The complaint arises from an ambulance accident that severely injured their mother, leaving her with injuries that would ultimately prove fatal. The plaintiffs [...]
One year after a fatal plane crash near I-40 in West Nashville, Tennessee, the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the cause of the accident. After a thorough investigation, the NTSB found that the crash was likely due to pilot error, which resulted in the engine failing mid-flight. This shows [...]
A Southwest Airlines plane nearly collided into a private jet at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) on the morning of February 25, according to a report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred on the runway as the passenger plane attempted to land but had to abort and perform a go-around to avert [...]
Thankfully, there were no fatalities when a Delta Connection Bombardier CL-600-2D24 Regional Jet CRJ-900LR, flight EDV4819 operated by Endeavor Air, crashed in Toronto and came to rest inverted. The crash, which occurred on Monday, February 17, resulted not only in some serious injuries, but also led to passengers and flight crew to be exposed to [...]
If you own a motor vehicle of any type, be it a car, truck, motorcycle, or anything else, you probably already know that you are supposed to get periodic maintenance on your vehicle. However, many people put off regular maintenance due to time, cost, or other factors, despite the importance of ensuring their vehicle is [...]
On Wednesday, January 29, tragedy struck as a Black Hawk helicopter operated by the US Army collided with an American Airlines plane, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people on board both vehicles. As an investigation into the mid-air collision continues, officials continue to look into the potential problems that may have led to [...]
One of the most common causes of aviation accidents is pilot error, meaning that it is the result of mistakes made by the person in the cockpit. All too often, these kinds of accidents might have been prevented if only the pilot had made better decisions or made the right call in an emergency. Here [...]
Aggressive driving is a major problem that has resulted in more than 12,000 accidents over a seven year period, with more than 200 people dying in so-called “road rage” killings. Sadly, most of these accidents could have been prevented if only the aggressive drivers involved could have kept calm. But what exactly is aggressive driving, [...]
