The Stop Underrides Act is a piece of legislation that was introduced on December 12, 2017 and is now making its way through Congress. Underride crashes involve passenger cars sliding under large, commercial trucks in highway collisions with often deadly consequences for the occupants of the passenger vehicle. An underride guard is fashioned of metal [...]
How can I confirm there is a Tennessee arrest warrant with my name on it? Tennessee does not yet have a state-wide warrants database, so you must search county criminal court databases online, or check the police or sheriff’s department website for their warrant database. If you have heard or have reason to believe that [...]
When an employer has knowledge of, or should have known about the propensity of an employee to harm or injure other members of the workforce or the public, they can be held liable for “negligent retention.” Depending on the circumstances, employers can also be liable for negligent supervision and negligent hiring. Liability can rest on [...]
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a severe, debilitating, and often deadly injury that inflicts trauma upon the brain. This type of injury often results from various types of accidents, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, as well as slips and falls. TBIs are sometimes difficult to detect, especially when the trauma does not involve [...]
Today, we are celebrating some very exciting news. After working as an associate since 2010, we are thrilled to announce that that Bryce W. McKenzie has become a partner at our firm. We are also excited to announce that, given these changes, Delius & McKenzie will now be Delius & McKenzie, PLLC. Bryce McKenzie joined [...]
Driving while impaired or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a crime in all 50 states of the union. Each state has its own DUI/DWI laws. However, federal DUI laws and penalties also exist. If you are arrested for driving under the influence on federal property, you may face federal DUI charges. [...]
Cell phone use, including texting and driving, caused 18,122 traffic crashes in Tennessee in 2017. Even though texting while driving is against the law in Tennessee, cellphone-related traffic crashes continue to increase year after year. The law banning texting and driving, TN Code section 55-8-199, has been on the books since 2009, but the law [...]
The New Year has brought in a series of new laws to the state of Tennessee. Some of them have the potential to affect your life and even your daily routine. In fact, some 16 new laws have entered the books this year. Let’s review a couple of new laws in particular that could impact [...]
Vehicle safety standards have continually increased over recent decades, as the government and automakers cooperate on making the cars we love to drive safer for both drivers and passengers. Car manufacturers understand that safety is also a big selling point with customers. This is particularly true when a manufacturer can point to one or more [...]
When emergency medical personnel encounter an individual with life threatening circumstances that involve loss of pulse or loss of breathing, these individuals must know whether or not the patient has authorized a “do not resuscitate order,” or DNR order. This is a medical order that requires the signature of a doctor. It states that the [...]
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