NTSB Report Confirms Pilot Error In Southwest Hard Landing
Two years after the accident that left several passengers injured, the NTSB has released its report on the cause of the Southwest 345 "hard landing" and it shows it was pilot error. It also shows [...]
Train Carrying Hazardous Chemical Derails in Maryville
People were awakened in the middle of the night by knocks on theirs doors and automated reverse 911 alerts and told told to evacuate their homes immediately after a train derailed near Maryville. The CSX [...]
Knoxville Doctor, Wife and Daughter Killed In Plane Crash
"We Have No Engines, I Need Help" Heartbreaking Last Words of Pilot With Family Aboard A Knoxville doctor, his wife and their college age daughter from Knoxville were killed when their small plane crashed into [...]
Why are big trucks such a fire hazard in the event of a wreck?
An accident involving a tractor trailer truck is always serious, they are the largest and heaviest vehicles on our roads. Even single vehicle accidents involving just the truck can be deadly for the driver. One [...]
2015 RECALLS—CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
While this is not a complete list, here are a few the most recent items that have been recalled in the last several months for various reasons. There have been a number of children-related items, some [...]
Keith Williams to speak at ABA’s Aviation Litigation Institute
From lessons learned in the tragedy of 911 to the Comair crash in Lexington Kentucky to the Germanwings "crash by pilot suicide", Aviation Law continues to evolve and change along with the new technologies available [...]
Playground Surfacing Material – Best Use EVER For Old Tires
The first time I saw a playground covered in recycled rubber, I was a little surprised. I grew up when playgrounds were covered in dirt and grass and, yes, sometimes gravel. The kids with me [...]
Is my car or truck held together with glue? Is that safe?
Everyone likes the idea of better gas mileage. We typically focus on fuel type and engine design to maximize fuel usage in our vehicles, but the basic math is this - lighter weight vehicles use [...]
Overloaded Small Plane Crashes in Winchester TN Injuring 5
Five people climbed aboard a small Mooney airplane in Franklin County, Tennessee, and attempted to take off. The plane apparently could not get lift to clear oncoming power lines so the pilot banked to avoid them and crashed [...]
“Almost A Year To The Day” Another Tragic Semi Truck Accident Claims Life
On April 10, 2014, a tour bus full of high school students were on their way to tour college campuses when a FedEx truck pulling a double trailer crossed over the median and hit them head [...]