We rely on our cellphones and other electronic gadgets for everything. We rely on them to keep in touch with friends and family, to know where we are, to look up information we do not know, and more. But we should not rely on our phones and gadgets for everything. The features on our phones [...]
If you live or work in Tennessee, then you know just how much you rely on your car to get you to and from your home, your work and your favorite day trips. While you might obey the rules of the road, you cannot account for other people – and the studies show that other [...]
With a heavy heart, we heard about the fatal helicopter crash in Pigeon Forge yesterday. According to the latest news report, a sightseeing helicopter went down around 3:30pm, causing fires and explosions. Five people lost their lives, and the Federal Aviation Administration is already on the scene investigating what happened. We want to give thanks [...]
Opinions on marijuana use differ; some people favor its legalization while others vehemently oppose it. Regardless of how a person feels, under Tennessee law the possession of marijuana, even in very small amounts, is illegal. The penalties for possessing marijuana include steep fines, jail time, prison time, and community service. An offender’s criminal history helps [...]
More than 51 million vehicles. According to CNBC, that was the total amount of recalled vehicles in 2015. The news reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had to change some numbers for 2014 (it came in at just under 51 million) to account for the Takata airbag cases, which accounted for 19 million [...]
We all made mistakes in our youth. Young people tend to think they are invincible and often can’t see the repercussions of a “mistake” that involves the law. But flash forward to now. Suppose you have gotten your life on track and your looking forward to getting a good job and having a positive future [...]
Regrettably, the nationwide trend of disparaging law enforcement has come to affect us at home. The focus across the country of the media and politicians in maligning officers has come to affect us here in Sevier County. While Delius & McKenzie, PLLC works on a daily basis on behalf of citizens charged with crimes, and [...]
For years, news stories and studies have discussed the potential dangers of transvaginal mesh, or TVM, when used to fix pelvic organ prolapse (POP). On January 4, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration finally addressed the growing problem by “issu[ing] two final orders to manufacturers and the public to strengthen the data requirements for surgical [...]
For the last few years, Tennessee has been running “no refusal” campaigns around the holidays in various parts of the state. (So far, Sevier County has escaped participation.) The supposed goal of the campaigns is to stop people from drinking and driving. In reality, these campaigns attempt to short-cut important constitutional protections by essentially forcing [...]
These days, passenger vehicles in almost every make and model can be equipped with safety technologies like rear-facing cameras, alerts systems if a driver crosses a line and even an automatic brake that engages if a person draws too close to the car ahead of him or her. These additions help save lives every day, [...]
Spoke with several different attorneys around the area including in Knoxville. From the initial meeting with Mr. Delius, I knew I was in the best hands. Couldn't be happier with my choice in him. His office was also very helpful in many different situations. A++ experience.
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