Tennessee Keeps “Pass-the-Can” Law, Despite Governor’s Attempt to Amend through IMPROVE Act
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam recently saw both chambers of the State legislature pass his plan to improve his state. “The Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads, and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy” (or “IMPROVE”) Act is intended to improve and maintain Tennessee’s economy and competiveness for the future. It makes a lot of changes to how the…
Read MoreAn In-Depth Look at Spinal Cord Injuries
The devastating and terrifying fact about spinal cord injuries, is that, in a moment, they can change your entire life. Spinal cord injuries (“SCIs”) are catastrophic injuries: the types of injuries that have a permanent effect on you. They often cannot be cured; even when they can be managed, they require intensive therapy and medications.…
Read MoreRollover Crashes Are Among the Most Dangerous Kinds There Are
Remember when people drove two types of vehicles: a truck or a car? Sure, there were a lot of types of cars – coupes, sedans, station wagons, etc. – but they all kind of looked the same. They had 2 or 4 doors, were relatively low to the ground, and didn’t have a bed in…
Read MoreA Brief Guide to Car Accidents Claims and Settlements in Tennessee
After you have been in an auto accident, especially one where you have sustained injuries (whether they were immediately apparent or not), there’s a lot of commotion. You need to call the insurance company, get a copy of the accident report from the police, rent a car while you figure out what to do with…
Read MoreBryan Delius Leads the Way Toward Real, Meaningful Reforms in Tennessee
Currently the House Civil Justice Subcommittee is reviewing a new bill, HB 0421, introduced by Representative Martin Daniel, that seeks to establish a new procedure when it comes to the seizing and forfeiture of assets in cases of criminal activity. In short, the bill “requires conviction for the underlying criminal conviction before forfeiture can occur;…
Read MoreTennessee DUI Checkpoints: What’s Legal, and What’s Not
You’ve been out to dinner with some friends, and you had a drink or two. You’re sure you’re fine: you ate a big meal, you were there for hours, and you feel sober. As you’re driving home, you see the ominous line of cars and flashing blue lights and realize you’ve stumbled into a DUI…
Read MoreThe Road Ahead on the Road to Zero Fatalities
Roads and highways are an integral part of the American transit system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) helps oversee and regulate the system and recently announced a new strategy, “The Road Ahead,” as part of its larger project “The Road to Zero,” to improve America’s roads and the lives of the people who…
Read MoreTennessee’s Methamphetamine Problem
Like several other states, Tennessee is facing serious problems regarding the use, possession, sale, production, and distribution of illegal drugs and other controlled substances. One of the most prevalent illegal drugs is methamphetamine, an artificial drug created by mixing chemicals; the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) states that in Tennessee, roughly 800 methamphetamine production plants…
Read MoreMisdemeanor Charges in Tennessee
A lot of people we speak to think of misdemeanors as “lesser” crimes than felonies. While it’s true that a misdemeanor charge is characterized by lower fines and less time in jail or prison, it’s still very serious to have one on your record. Generally speaking, misdemeanors fall into three categories: Classes A, B and…
Read MoreFire-Related Accidents and Fire-Related Injuries
As those of us in Sevier County know all too well, there are few forces as dangerous or as destructive as fire. The Gatlinburg fires ravaged our lands, our homes and our businesses, and what wasn’t destroyed by the flames sustained heavy damage from smoke, and from the water used to put the flames out.…
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