Posts by Bryce W. McKenzie
The Most Dangerous Roads in Sevierville
Sevierville, Tennessee, is a city known for its beautiful scenery, busy tourism, and small-town charm. However, as picturesque as Sevierville may be, it also has its fair share of dangerous roads. Drivers face increased risks every day between its winding mountain paths and heavily trafficked routes. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a resident or a…
Read MoreTruck Driver Shortages and Increased Truck Accidents in Tennessee
America’s supply chain depends on commercial trucks. Drivers haul goods to keep our shelves stocked and our businesses running. However, the trucking industry is now facing a shortage of truck drivers. This might seem like an issue that only affects freight deliveries, but it’s also creating serious safety concerns for drivers in Tennessee. The truck…
Read MoreThe Impact of Social Media on Criminal Defense Cases
The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution protects criminal defendants from being forced to incriminate themselves. Understanding the importance of protection against self-incrimination is critical in the age of social media. While your social media posts generally aren’t forced, they can still incriminate you. The prosecution may review your social media posts and try to…
Read MorePremises Liability At Short-Term Rental Properties
During all seasons of the year, local residents and tourists alike turn to short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO to enjoy all the sights, music, food, and culture Tennessee has to offer. Short-term lessees can stay in homes, cabins, condos, cottages, apartments, and other properties. Some Tennessee properties for short-term rent even come with…
Read MoreShould I See a Doctor After a Car Accident, Even If I Feel Fine?
Even if you don’t feel anything in the immediate aftermath of a car accident, it’s best to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Potential aftereffects of an accident can be delayed by hours or even days, and may not even be noticed at all until the adrenaline (or shock) has subsided. Either way, it’s…
Read MoreWill a Portable Alcohol Monitor Help Me Avoid Jail After a DUI in Tennessee?
Generally, anyone in Tennessee who is convicted of a DUI will be sentenced to serve some amount of jail time. As a condition of the defendant’s release after that minimum time has been served, the judge can order that the defendant be released on probation, provided that certain conditions are met. Those conditions generally include…
Read MoreHow Car Accidents Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries
Car accidents cause many different types of catastrophic and serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and head trauma. The faster the cars involved in a crash are traveling and the more direct the impact, the more likely a driver, passenger, or anyone outside the vehicle is to suffer a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).…
Read MoreWhy Am I Struggling to Find a Lawyer to Take My Injury Case?
If you were injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, you have the right to hold the driver who caused the accident accountable for your injuries. If a defective product caused your injuries, you have the right to file a claim against the manufacturer of the product. If you were injured while on the…
Read MoreThe Role of DNA Evidence in Criminal Defense Cases
The criminal justice system is far from perfect, and it can have real world consequences. Wrongful convictions cost defendants their freedom, their reputation, their ability to earn a living, and possibly their lives. A wrongful conviction also affects the families of anyone who is wrongfully convicted. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), an…
Read MoreNew Tennessee Drug Laws for 2023
The Tennessee House and Senate have been busy in 2023 passing bills, many of which were signed by Governor Bill Lee. Some of these laws are aimed at addressing the continual problem of how to ensure that people who manufacture, sell, and distribute drugs are punished, and how to balance the need to help people…
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