How Wrongful Death Lawsuits Work in Tennessee
The most tragic cases any law firm handles are the ones where a loved one dies due to the negligence or fault of another. While a lawsuit can never fully compensate for the loss of a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit should compensate the family of the victim to the maximum extent the law…
Read MoreHow Does the Breathalyzer Actually Work?
Breath tests are used by law enforcement, typically the police officer who stops you, to determine your blood alcohol level (BAC). If your BAC is .08 more, then the Tennessee law provides that you are guilty per se of driving under the influence. While a BAC below .08 does not qualify as a per se…
Read MoreThe Three Types of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
If the police have reasonable grounds to believe you were driving while intoxicated, they will pull you over and ask you to submit to field sobriety tests. If you fail the field sobriety tests, then you will likely be arrested and asked to take a breathalyzer test. In Tennessee, drivers give their implied consent to…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Car Accident Involving Uber/Lyft?
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft help people all across Tennessee get to work, meet with their doctors, arrange for social visits, and get across town. Some of the benefits of rideshare services are that you can reserve a ride when you need one, and the cost is often less than taking a taxicab.…
Read MorePossession, Sale, and Trafficking in Opioids
Opioids have been in the news the past few years because too many people are dying from overdoses. Defendants who are charged with selling opioids and related drugs can face lengthy jail sentences, huge fines, loss of reputation, and civil lawsuits. According to Drugpolicy.org, “Opioids are a class of drugs that act on opioid receptors…
Read MoreExploding E-Cigs and the Dangers of Vaping
CNN recently reported that a 17-year old needed to travel from his small Nevada town to a Utah pediatric hospital after his e-cigarette exploded, shattering his jaw and breaking many of his teeth. The doctor at the trauma center who treated him said that people need to know that vaping can be extremely dangerous. And…
Read MoreLiability in Defective Car Parts Cases
The last decade or so has seen an exponential increase in recalls for auto defects. From faulty ignition switches to projectiles shooting out of dangerous airbags, these defects have caused serious injuries and deaths. If a defective auto part causes your injury, the manufacturer of that part could be held liable for your injuries. Manufactures…
Read MoreFDA to Release Millions of Hidden Records about Medical Device Defects
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists announced on March 27, 2019 that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon correct a major flaw its disclosure systems. The FDA had, for nearly 20 years, given manufacturers of medical devices the ability to file quarterly reports of incidents to the FDA in a secret “alternative summary…
Read MoreBipartisan Crime Reform Bill to Be Tested with Release Of 4,000 Inmates
The Washington Examiner reported on May 17, 2019, that the bipartisan crime reform bill passed in December 2018 will face scrutiny this July. The law, called the First Step Act, requires that nearly 4,000 federal inmates be released in July based on their good behavior. Initially, the First Step Act was due to release the…
Read MoreTennessee Bans Hand-Held Cellphones, Effective July 1, 2019
Starting July 1st, Tennessee will no longer allow people to use hand-held devices while driving. The new law makes it illegal to be: “Physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person’s body, a: Wireless telecommunications device; however, a person 18 years of age or older may use an earpiece, headphone device, or device…
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