When we’re in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence (perhaps they were driving drunk or texting while driving), most of us understand that we can file a personal injury lawsuit against that person to pay for the damages to our property and any injuries we may have suffered. Once that lawsuit is filed, [...]
Since the early 1980s, schools have put policies into place in order to best serve the needs and safety of students. From elementary school to college, there are certain rules that students must follow or else face consequences. These consequences are not limited to just being written up, detention, or suspension, but can actually have [...]
Severe burn injuries can have a long-term impact on the quality of victims’ lives, and many burn-injured individuals experience significant limitations. According to a long-term study published in the Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters that examined the health and quality of life of those suffering a burn injury, “[b]urn patients seem to experience significant [...]
In Tennessee, driving under the influence does not only mean the influence of alcohol. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or prescription medication, a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can apply. State law prohibits a person from driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle under either of the following conditions: [...]
You were injured in a car accident due to another person’s negligence, but when you finally get a chance to read the police report describing the collision, you see that it falsely blames you for the crash. How did this happen, and what can you do to get it corrected? Human errors happen, and the [...]
According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), unwanted sexual contact is a severe problem in the United States, especially concerning the health of adolescents. It’s crucial both you and your teen understand what statutory rape entails here in Tennessee – meaning understanding the definition of consent, as well as what is and [...]
Trucks are a good deal larger and heavier than standard passenger vehicles. This means they are inherently more dangerous in a collision – what might be a minor accident for two sedans can be deadly with a truck involved. Even other trucks are not safe in the event of a collision. Just this May, CDL [...]
As American citizens, we are entitled to several rights and protections to help ensure we are all treated fairly by the law. Freedom of speech and the right to bear arms are common examples of these rights, but they are not the only ones. Just as important — and perhaps even more-so in some ways [...]
No matter the vehicle someone drives, they should always be attentive and aware while behind the wheel. Whether the driver was texting, eating, playing with the radio, or trying to break up a backseat fight between children, it all counts as distraction, and it is all dangerous. There is an extra layer of danger when [...]
The recent Supreme Court decision (New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen) regarding the right to concealed carry was released on the same day that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was presented to the President to sign. For many Americans, these seemingly opposing actions create a lot of questions about what your rights [...]
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