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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is a very serious charge. Convictions can result in jail time, increased insurance premiums, license suspension, and other consequences. In DUI cases, experienced Tennessee lawyers will focus on whether the police had grounds to stop you. If the stop was legitimate, they will contest the validity of [...]
It is just as critical to walk cell-free as it is to drive cell-free. Pedestrians who are texting or on their phones aren’t looking at the people or conditions around them. They aren’t prepared to handle any emergencies. They may even try to save their cell-phone first rather than their own bodies if an emergency [...]
Some professions require that a resident of a state obtain a license in order to practice. Common examples include lawyers, doctors, nurses, and teachers. Generally, professionals must first pass a state licensing exam in order to obtain their license. The professionals must also complete forms where they acknowledge that they have “clean” records. The professionals [...]
Drivers of tractor-trailers, semis, and any type of large truck need to understand the dangers of backing up or driving in reverse. The simple and clear reality is that these maneuvers are extremely dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, “one in four vehicle accidents can be blamed on poor backing techniques. In a medium-sized [...]
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