We cannot control the actions of others, especially when we are on the road. The only thing we can do is ensure that we follow the laws and take precautions for ourselves and our passengers. Of all those precautions, wearing a seat belt is the simplest one – and yet there are still those who [...]
When last call comes, bartenders often find themselves in a mad dash to sell the last of their drinks. If their patrons are already drunk, legally, the bartenders should cut them off to ensure that they don’t drink and drive, lest they find themselves (and their establishment) named in a civil lawsuit. In Tennessee, you [...]
Everyone knows how dangerous it is to drive while intoxicated and that it is illegal everywhere you drive in Tennessee. Even if you’re not over the legal limit or .08 BAC, you can still be charged with and convicted of DUI. A recent study published in Science Direct found that when an adult is considered [...]
One of the less fortunate effects of police procedurals on television is that people often misconstrue what is legal and what is not. They may not understand exactly when a person’s Miranda rights must be read, or how honest police must be. They may also believe that certain actions are less serious than they are, [...]
Finding yourself injured in a Gatlinburg car accident is never easy. You will likely miss time at work, which means there won’t be any money coming in to pay the bills or provide for your family. It is a situation that can lead to a lot of stress, which is never good for someone who [...]
There are billions of Brood X cicadas swarming the Midwest and the East over the past few months, emerging from the Smokies (and backyards in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg) around May. They’re big and dopey (and little weird looking), and generally harmless to people. But because of the sheer size of the swarms this year, [...]
It’s fairly common knowledge that making a left-hand turn at an intersection is more dangerous than making a right-hand turn. When you turn left, you need to enter into traffic from oncoming lanes. When you turn right, you normally are only concerned that the traffic in the lanes nearest you has stopped. Generally, a left-hand [...]
Bryan E. Delius, founder of Delius & McKenzie, PLLC, has been named to the 2021 Super Lawyers list for his work in both Criminal Defense and in Personal Injury. Mr. Delius is the only attorney in the 4th judicial district, which encompasses Sevier, Jefferson, Grainger, and Cocke Counties, to be honored by Super Lawyers for [...]
Employers, apartment owners, and other businesses often conduct criminal background checks. If a conviction, or even an arrest, appears on the report, it can affect your ability to be hired, rent an apartment, or other rights. There may be some confusion about DUI/DWI offenses because driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics may appear [...]
Soft-tissue injuries can be one of the most difficult car accident injuries to treat. They often occur if your car is struck in the rear by another car. When head-on crashes, sideswipes, broadside accidents, and other types of car crashes happen – it’s natural to focus first on the broken bones, head trauma, and other [...]
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. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Google Review]