When Should I Hire a Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney?
If you are reading this blog, then the likely answer to “when should I hire a criminal defense attorney” is “as soon as possible.” Whether you’re the subject of a criminal investigation or have already been arrested, having an experienced attorney on your side from the start of your case is the best chance for…
Read MoreChest Injuries from Car Crashes Are More Serious Than You Think
Vehicle crashes and accidents tend to bring up images of whiplash, broken bones, and various cuts and bruises. Some injuries that aren’t brought up as much and are just as common, however, are injuries to the chest. These injuries can occur during a crash from airbags, seatbelts, or from hitting the dashboard or steering wheel…
Read MoreNew Legislation Alert: The HALT Drunk Driving Act
A recently-introduced bill to Congress aims to put an end to drunk driving across the United States by requiring all car manufacturers begin installing alcohol monitoring equipment in their vehicles by September 2024. This legislation honors a family killed by a drunk driver in January 2019. Congresswoman Debbie Dingall (D) of Michigan introduced HR 4354…
Read MoreTennessee Courts Begin to Lift Coronavirus Restrictions for In-Person Hearings
The Supreme Court of Tennessee, the highest court in the state, is beginning to ease restrictions regarding in-person hearings starting March 1st. The court suspended jury trials and in-person hearings because of a surge in coronavirus cases. Now that the number of cases is falling, the Court has decided to start opening back up. Per…
Read MoreWhat Is Loss of Consortium?
In every personal injury case, the victim suffers different types of losses. Common damages include medical expenses, lost income, physical pain, emotional suffering, scarring, disfigurement, and property damage. One damage claim that most victims don’t think about is called “loss of consortium.” In simple terms, this means the inability to consort with your marital partner.…
Read MoreWhat Is Assumption of the Risk in an Injury Claim?
In personal injury cases, the defense may try to argue that an injured plaintiff assumed the risk of injuries. This is different than assigning fault to each defendant. Assumption of the risk is different than contributory/comparative negligence which assesses the relative fault of the plaintiff and the defendant. Assumption of the risk is essentially the…
Read MoreHow Is COVID-19 Affecting Crime in Tennessee?
The COVID-19 pandemic is touching every aspect of life – including crime and punishment. On the one hand, it’s natural to expect that criminal conduct during the pandemic will be reduced because less people are out and about. Criminal activity such as assaults, exchanging money or drugs, and other actions require close contact – which…
Read MoreWaymo and Daimler Announce Autonomous Truck Technology Partnership
The trucking industry is continually exploring autonomous technology for trucks. Self-driving trucks have many advantages for trucking companies, though those advantages will likely come at the expense of the employment of human truck drivers. Advocates of autonomous technology claim the trucks will have fewer accidents because: The trucks won’t be operated by drivers who are…
Read MoreCommon Reasons People Are Still Drinking and Driving
Most everyone understands the dangers of drinking and driving. Still, the numbers are overwhelming that large numbers of people drive while intoxicated. Drunk driving is a leading cause of traffic fatalities and injuries each year. Drunk drivers are not able to control their vehicles or react to emergencies in the same way sober drivers can.…
Read MoreJapanese Successor to Takata Corp. Reveals More False Production Data
Takata Corp., a Japanese company, previously announced that over 30 million of its airbags were defective. The company was subsequently taken over by Joyson Safety Systems Japan (JSSJ). Numerous product liability claims were brought against Takata because its defective airbags caused harm and deaths to many drivers and passengers. According to Consumer Notice, as of…
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