Sunday night seven people were sent to Vanderbilt Medical Center after a head-on collision at an intersection in North Nashville.

According to Metro Police officials, the accident took place at the intersection of Westchester and Devonshire Drives. Two adults and four children, in a Ford Explorer were injured, as well as the driver of the second vehicle, a Toyota Camry. All were transported to Vanderbilt.

Emergency crews had to remove at least 2 children from the wreckage with the jaws of life, said witnesses.

The accident is still under investigation.

Facts about Children and Vehicle Accidents

from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 3-14.

 

Child safety seats reduce the risk of deaths in vehicle accidents by over 70% for infants and almost 55% for toddlers.

 

For the nearest Child Car Seat Inspection Station, click here.

If your child was injured in a car accident, contact Nashville personal injury lawyer Mitch Grissim and get the help you need. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your child’s accident injuries, including medical bills, permanent or partial disability, special equipment, therapy and more.

As a Middle Tennessee child injury accident attorney, Mitch has helped families get the money they deserve for three decades. He knows the law and he always treats each client with respect, care and compassion.

Having a child injured in a vehicle accident is a traumatic experience. The attorneys and staff at Mitch Grissim & Associates understand that and will work with you during this difficult time. They can take the burden of legal matters off of your shoulders so you can concentrate on looking after your child.

The statistics from the NHTSA are frightening. If you have lost a child in a car accident, talk to Mitch about your options. You may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against a negligent party, such as a drunk driver or a faulty product manufacturer. No amount of money could possibly replace your child but your actions could help prevent other parents from suffering a similar loss.

For FREE LEGAL ADVICE concerning a child injured in a Nashville car accident, contact Mitch Grissim today. Call 615-255-9999

In honor of Black History Month the Nashville Public Library will host Black History House’s Freestyle Gallery, which features performances by some of Music City’s top freestyle artists.

The event takes place at the East Branch Library this Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2:00 p.m. and also on Feb. 18th in the main auditorium of the Nashville Public Library downtown.

Some of the artists performing include Rashad “thaPoet” Rayford and Aphropik, as well as younger poets and emcees. Using ideas from the audience, the artists will freestyle to create powerful messages.

Aphropik was named “Best Hip Hop Female Solo Artist” in 2010 by NIMA (Nashville Independent Music Awards) and Rashad “thaPoet” Rayford has opened for and shared the stage with artists such as Malik Yusef, Abyss, Three-six Mafia, Bilal, and many more.

This event is made possible by the support of Nashville Public Library Foundation, Tennessee Arts Commission, and the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.

WHERE:

East Nashville Branch Library

206 Gallatin Road

WHEN:

Saturday, Feb. 4

2:00 p.m.

HOW MUCH $:

Free

Join The Nashville Shakespeare Festival for its fifth annual Winter Shakespeare production of Julius Caesar at Troutt Theater.

Synopsis: Marcus Brutus is Caesar’s close friend and a Roman praetor. Brutus allows himself to be cajoled into joining a group of conspiring senators because of a growing suspicion implanted by Caius Cassius that Caesar intends to turn republican Rome into a monarchy under his own rule.

The performances are held at Belmont University’s Troutt Theater. Tickets are $22 for adults, $19 for seniors and $12 for students.

On Wednesday two commercial vehicles were involved in a crash on Interstate 24 westbound between mile markers 86 and 87, in Rutherford County.

The Murfreesboro accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. and involved multiple injuries. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol seven passengers on the Megabus suffered injuries and were transported to area hospitals. They stated that the driver of the semi-truck was also injured.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Rutherford’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene along with at least three ambulances and a medical helicopter.

The passenger bus was from the company Megabus, a low-cost, express bus service traveling from city-to-city. The company has not yet released a statement concerning this commercial vehicle accident.

Injuries involving large commercial vehicles, like passenger buses and 18-wheelers, can leave victims with severe injuries that can alter their lives forever.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, around a hundred thousand injuries from large truck and bus accidents are reported annually.

 

If you have been hurt in a Murfreesboro bus accident, you need to contact a personal injury lawyer in Tennessee. Attorney Mitch Grissim has the knowledge and experience to get you the money you deserve for your bus accident injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more.

It’s important to act quickly after an accident occurs. Tennessee has a specific statute of limitations on filing claims in commercial vehicle accidents. Also, the sooner you get help from a lawyer, the sooner you can concentrate on getting better and not worrying about the complicated legal matters and mounting bills you are facing. Mitch works for you and will make sure you understand each step of the process as he pursues your case.

Murfreesboro bus accident lawyer Mitch Grissim has almost three decades of experience representing injured victims in Rutherford County, Nashville, Antioch, and throughout Middle Tennessee.

If you’ve been injured in a passenger bus accident, don’t wait! Contact Mitch today.

For FREE LEGAL ADVICE concerning your accident injury… Ask Mitch Now!

According to figures from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the state’s traffic-related deaths for 2011 were 947, 84 fewer than the previous year. That makes last year the safest 12 month period in Tennessee since 1963.

The Knoxville New Sentinel reports the total the state’s traffic-related deaths in 1963 was 941.

Many, including TN law enforcement representatives and state officials, contribute the decrease in traffic fatalities to the tough enforcement of state drunken driving and seat belt laws. They also contribute the decrease to an increase use of seatbelts throughout the state and new laws restricting texting while driving.

State Troopers arrested close to 4,700 people last year for driving under the influence. That’s a 39% increase over 2010, says Department of Safety Commissioner Bill Gibbons.

According to state officials, more than 50% of Tennessee’s traffic-related deaths involved those not wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

Many Tennessee counties saw a dramatic decrease in deadly traffic accidents, including Hamilton, Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Sequatchie Counties.

Even with these low figures, one traffic-related death is too many. Remember to buckle up when you get behind the wheel and insist that any passenger does so as well. You might be saving lives.

If you have lost a loved one in a Tennessee traffic accident, including car accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and motorcycle accidents, you need the help of an experienced wrongful death lawyer.

Attorney Mitch Grissim has successfully represented grieving families in pursuit of wrongful death claims in Nashville, Middle Tennessee, Antioch, Murfreesboro, and surrounding Tennessee areas.

You shouldn’t carry the burden of losing a loved all by yourself. Let Mitch Grissim and Associates assist you in getting the money you deserve for your loss and find closure by holding any negligent parties responsible for their actions.

For FREE LEGAL ADVICE concerning wrongful death lawsuits, contact Grissim and Associates today!

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