Wrongful Death

August 4, 2011

Church Field Trip Tragically Ends Awry

The alleged negligence of a church volunteer has lead to the death of a young girl. On July 28, 2011, 24-year-old Bobby Joe Sasser was driving a group of teenagers back to their homes in Columbia from a overnight “lock-in” concert hosted by the Christian band Skyhook in Mumford. The (...) MORE

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July 22, 2011

Truck Driver Facing Serious Penalties

A tragic highway accident may result in serious jail time for a tractor-trailer driver. Ronald Eugene Graybeal, 50, has been charged for killing three innocent drivers while under the influence of illicit substances. While driving his tractor-trailer at 65 mph on Interstate 40, Graybeal slammed into a pick-up truck, causing (...) MORE

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July 12, 2011

‘Caylee’s Law’ to be Entertained by TN Lawmakers

In lieu of the tragic death of Caylee Anthony preceding her mother’s highly publicized case, lawmakers in Tennessee and across the nation are moved to make some changes. In what appears to be as much as a revolt against Anthony’s verdict as a memorial for her lost daughter, petitioners from (...) MORE

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June 28, 2011

Motorcycle Collides with Big Rig

In the grand scheme of all that inhabits the road, most would probably agree that motorcycles are by far the most vulnerable vehicle. Most would also contend that motorcyclists as well as those who share the road with them should exercise extreme caution. Thus, the idea of a lackadaisical meeting (...) MORE

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June 2, 2011

Vacationing High Schoolers Killed in Auto Accident

A tragic accident occurring just twenty-five miles north of Montgomery shatters the lives of many, shocking a small southern community and beyond. On March 27, 2011, a three collision occurring in central Alabama claimed the lives of four Indiana teens and a local resident. Alexx Bauer, Matthew Roe, Evan Weaver, (...) MORE

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July 27, 2010

Fatal Pit Bull Attack

On July 20, 2010, 71-year-old William Parker was attacked by two angry pit bulls near the intersection of Poplar and Manassas in Memphis, Tennessee. Parker was walking through a field that he and his neighbors frequently used as a shortcut from Manassas to Poplar en route to a convenience store (...) MORE

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June 4, 2010

Motorcycle Statistics Show Rise in Fatal Accidents

Since the foundation of the Tennessee Highway Patrol in 1929, thirty-eight troopers have fallen in the line of duty. Of these thirty-eight, over a third lost their lives in motorcycle accidents. Each year, approximately 135 Tennesseans are involved in fatal motorcycle wrecks. Surprisingly enough, all but a handful were wearing (...) MORE

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March 7, 2010

Teenagers and Alcohol, Deadly Car Crashes During Spring Break

Consumption of Alcohol contributes to 60% of all teen deaths involving car accidents. In the United States, almost 3 million people age 12-20 abuse or are dependent on alcohol. Teenagers caught drinking are usually caught during prom night, graduation and spring break. Eight teens die daily in alcohol related vehicle (...) MORE

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January 30, 2010

TOYOTA-CAR CRASH-UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

Toyota Motor Corp. announced a suspension in sales of eight of its top selling models linked to Unintended Acceleration. The company first recalled more than 4 million vehicles, blaming the problem on defective floor mats. More vehicle crashes resulted in a recall of nearly 3 million additional vehicles, with Toyota (...) MORE

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December 27, 2009

Seat Belts/Miley Cyrus

Every hour, at least one person in this country dies because he or she did not buckle up. Failure to use seat belts contributes to more fatalities than any other single traffic safety-related behavior. • Seat belts save lives everyday: Seat belts are the most effective safety devices in vehicles (...) MORE

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