Memphis, TN
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Sun, 01/05/2014Grieving family members are upset that the man who was behind the wheel of a car that crashed into two trees and a house, killing one of the four passengers, is free on the street.
Complete Shelby County, TN accident reports and news.
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Memphis, TNAccidents in Shelby County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Shelby County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Shelby County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Shelby County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Most recent accident reports
Memphis, TN
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Tue, 12/31/2013An off-duty Memphis Police officer was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 55, just before 11 Wednesday night.
Off-duty MPD officer, Johnathan Jones, 39, was in a white, late-model Chevy Silverado that somehow ended up wrapped around a pole on Interstate 55, north of Brooks Road.
Memphis, TN
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Fri, 12/27/2013Memphis police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident, which happened early Saturday morning on I-55 near Shelby Drive.
Memphis, TN
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Thu, 12/26/2013A Memphis driver was rushed to the hospital after colliding with a train Friday morning.
The accident happened at the railroad crossing on Hollywood Street, near Liberty Bowl Stadium.
Witnesses say the driver hesitated, then decided to drive over the tracks. That is when he was hit by the train.
Memphis, TN
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Tue, 12/17/2013A car rear-ended a bus at a Collierville intersection Wednesday.
The bus was taking 32 students home from Bailey Station Elementary when the accident occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. at Shea Road and Poplar Avenue.
Memphis, TN
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Sun, 12/01/2013A police officer was involved in a five-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 Westbound, just before Danny Thomas. Police say that no one involved was seriously injured.
This multi-car accident was reported around 9:45 a.m. on Monday.
Memphis, TN
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Mon, 11/25/2013With her 8-month-old daughter in the car, Nicole Berg allegedly used her SUV to plow into a car containing her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.
Berg, 25, has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault. She is being held on $50,000 bond.