Archive for February, 2012

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Tennessee Lawmakers Pushing To Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors On RVs

February 29, 2012

In an effort to keep users of rented recreational vehicles (RVs) safe from the harms of poisoning from the toxic and fatal fume, carbon monoxide (CO), Tennessee lawmakers are aiming to pass a bill that will require CO detectors to be installed on all leased campers.

According to reports from New Channel 5, the piece of legislation, which is sponsored by state Senator Tim Barnes and state Representative Joe Pitts, was passed through both the Senate and House on Monday. The Bill is expected to hit the desk of Governor Bill Haslam and be signed into law soon.

The strict regulations come after five people died from carbon monoxide poisoning in an RV in Clarksville, Tennessee. Investigators determined that fumes from a nearby generator were being sucked into a vent on the vehicle and collecting inside. There was no CO detector in the camper. We send our condolences to the families of those that tragically died.

With spring and summer road trips right around the corner, the Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers with Hughes & Coleman suggest RV owners have the piece of equipment installed before taking off or letting someone else use the vehicle.

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Feb

Full Coverage Auto Insurance, Is it enough?

This state minimum required amount of coverage is what many of my clients often refer to as having “Full Coverage.”  Admittedly it is the legally required amount but given the cost of medical care and the financial obligations most of us have that could not be met at even the $200 per week maximum wage reimbursement, it is often not enough coverage.

The “right amount” of No Fault benefits under one’s insurance policy is different for all of us but seldom is the state minimum “Full Coverage” enough.

 Additional amounts of No Fault benefits (called “added reparations benefits”) are available for purchase at a relatively inexpensive cost. Purchasing them or at least inquiring as to the cost of them and how they might fit your budget is an important decision you should check into. And please do so before you are involved in an auto collision.

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Cheatham Co. Teen Dead, Two More Injured in Wreck

 

                A Cheatham Co. teen is dead following a single-vehicle wreck near Pleasant View, Tenn. that left two more injured. Officials state 13-year-old Cody Fields died after being ejected from the vehicle after it left the road, striking several trees and coming to a rest in a creek.

                Field’s was one of three passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Tennessee Highways Patrol reports the car was operated by a 16-year-old and had one other 13-year-old passenger; none of the three were wearing seat belts.

                The 16-year-old driver and his 13-year-old passenger were transported to NorthCrest Hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

                THP believes speed may have been a factor in the wreck.

                Hughes and Coleman send their thoughts to those families affected by this car accident.

For more on this story, visit WSMV.

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Rutherford Co. Mother, Daughter Killed in Drunken Driving Wreck

 

                Rutherford County police state 23-year-old Christopher Goins was under the influence of alcohol when he ran his vehicle off the road, striking a tree and killing his two passengers. 

                According to police, 21-year-old Amanda Odom and her two-year-old daughter, Alyssa Goins, died at the scene. Police believe Odom wasn’t wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. They also believe Alyssa Goins wasn’t properly restrained in her car seat prior to the car accident.

                Christopher Goins was uninjured. Criminal charges are pending as the investigation continues.

                Hughes and Coleman send their condolences to the families affected by this accident.

                For more on this story and more, please visit wkrn.com.

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Clay County Crash Kills One and Injures Five

According to, Kentucky.com, One person is dead and five others have been severely injured in a collision that happened on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Clay County, Kentucky.

The driver, Kathy Brumley, was pronounced dead on Sunday. She was driving a 1998 Saturn north on US 421 when she crossed over the center line and collided with another car. In the other car was 24 year old, Daniel L. Henson of Manchester.  Henson was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee where he is thought to be in stable condition. Henson’s passenger, Domonica Howard, of Manchester was discharged from UK.

Brumley’s passenger, Curtis Burkart of Manchester was taken to the UK Chandler Hospital where he is thought to be listed as in critical condition.

Unfortunately, there was a second crash involving the Saturn, when a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker ran into the Saturn from the first crash.  The driver, Callie Gilbert, of Manchester, was taken to Manchester Memorial and her passenger, George Wagers, to UK.

Hughes & Coleman’s thoughts go out to all 5 families of this horrific crash.

For More Information please visit: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/02/26/2084938/1-dead-5-injured-in-clay-county.html

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