Author: Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers
“Stoned driving” difficult for police to detect
Tennessee may not have legalized medical marijuana like some other states have, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of drivers who use it and other illicit substances. Knowing that, law enforcement officers have struggled to determine the best way in which to address the issue of drivers impaired by marijuana or other drugs.
$4.7B talcum powder cancer verdict against Johnson & Johnson
Following a five-week-long trial, a St. Louis jury recently awarded a verdict of $4.7 billion against talcum powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. The award included $25 million for each of 22 women (or their surviving family members) who claimed to have developed ovarian cancer as a direct result of using the company’s baby powder for
False sense of security? Autopilot not as fail-proof as you think
Imagine traveling from California to New York without ever having to touch the steering wheel or acceleration pedal. Self-driving vehicles could one day make that possible, but currently, they aren’t safe enough to operate freely on the roads. Advocates of self-driving vehicles argue they have the potential to be safer than human drivers, but we’re
Reminder: It’s illegal to operate a boat under the influence
Did you know that alcohol is more intoxicating on the water than on land? According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the marine environment, along with sun, wind, spray, engine noise, vibration and rocking motion all contribute to accelerate impairment. They also cause fatigue, which increases the detriments to coordination, judgment and reaction time that alcohol
Judge finds driver’s license revocation law unconstitutional
Up until recently, Tennessee drivers with unpaid court costs often faced having their driver’s licenses revoked. By taking away the ability to drive, individuals faced substantial economic disadvantages, affecting their ability to work and engage in ordinary lawful activities and many were unable to get their licenses back. If that wasn’t bad enough, drivers often
Tennessee bill barring alcohol sales to DUI offenders postponed
The Tennessee bill that intended to bar people with DUI convictions from purchasing alcohol for a period of time will have to wait until the next session. In mid-April, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed the bill 93-2, moving it to the state Senate for consideration. However, the Senate did not pass the bill before
Automated driving technology’s next target: motorcycles
Everyone has heard the news regarding the automation of passenger vehicles, delivery vehicles and even large trucks to make them less prone to driver error. These so-called “driverless” vehicles (somewhat of a misnomer, since a driver can still operate the vehicle when it isn’t in automated mode) are being piloted in cities across the country
Fourth of July sobriety checkpoints planned for Chattanooga
The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s list has planned several checkpoints in Chattanooga in the days leading up to (and including) Independence Day. With July 4th being a notorious party holiday – and one of the busiest days of the year for DUI arrests – police will obviously be on the lookout for drunk drivers. Checkpoints are actually planned
Personalized cancer treatments for mesothelioma: 5 FAQs
Getting a diagnosis of cancer begins a treatment journey unique to each person and affected family. Though two people may have the same type of cancer, how it affects someone depends on many individual factors. In response to this, researchers are developing personalized cancer vaccines, seeking to provide each patient with more effective treatment. In
Tennessee driving statistics show room for improvement
Getting behind the wheel can be a dangerous game. Even when you’re a careful and defensive driver, there are other people on the road that can interfere with your safe driving and cause a crash. Part of being a careful driver is the knowing the risks of getting behind the wheel. In this post, we’ll