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Another benefit of having a DUI lawyer: financial savings
We’ve discussed in previous posts the many potential consequences of a DUI conviction. These include jail time, hefty fines, social stigma and the installation of an expensive ignition interlock device. A conviction also means you’ll have a criminal history, and Tennessee doesn’t allow expungement of DUI convictions. It will be on your record forever. It
New study: “off-roading” can lead to asbestos exposure
A study recently published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health raises concerns about a possible link between asbestos exposure and exploring “off-road” on an all-terrain vehicle/off-road vehicle (ATV). The study, led by an epidemiologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, suggests the hazards exist anywhere there are naturally occurring asbestos or erionite
Driving and taking prescription painkillers: some things to know
The opioid epidemic is nothing short of a national health crisis. Its connection to the issue of drugged driving is only one aspect of a much larger problem. The number of fatal overdoses from these powerful medications in recent years numbers in the tens of thousands. Overall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts
FDA adds “black box” warning to popular diabetes drug Invokana
Following months of review of anecdotal and statistical evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently strengthened warnings on the packaging of one of the most popular drugs for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The medicine, canagliflozin is sold under the brand names Invokana, Invokamet and Invokamet XR. In theory, the medication helps
What is the connection between baby powder and cancer?
You are probably familiar with baby powder. Baby powder is a ubiquitous household item and a part of many Americans’ daily routines. This simple, white powder can be indispensible for parents addressing aggravated diaper rashes. Many women also regularly employ its moisture-wicking properties as a part of their feminine hygiene routine. However, you may have
What is the link between mental health and DUI charges?
If convicted of drunk driving, the charged individual faces potential jail time, high fines and license suspension. Penalties increase in severity with subsequent DUI charges. With such high stakes, you might assume that there are few repeat offenders. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 1/3 of people charged with DUI are
Can “textalyzers” help curb distracted driving?
Distracted driving is now at epidemic levels across America. There were an estimated 40,000 traffic fatalities last year alone, a six percent increase from 2015. Furthermore, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports over 391,000 injuries in traffic accidents last year alone caused by distracted driving (driving while texting, talking on cellphones, surfing the web,
Before you tailgate, be aware of the possible DUI penalties
With fall’s cooler temperatures comes a welcome respite from the heat. And, of course, now it’s football season. You may be staying in town for University of Tennessee at Chattanooga games (which begin on September 16), heading up Interstate 75 to Knoxville to watch the University of Tennessee, or taking a road trip to Nashville
Fatigue exacerbates effects of alcohol in drivers
A recent report issued by Reuters Health shows that sleep deprivation can cause people with even relatively modest amounts of alcohol in their systems to show many of the classic poor decisions and unsafe driving habits typically seen in intoxicated drivers. The small study, performed at Monash University’s Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience in
Commercial driver DUI: what you need to know
Many people don’t realize that there are actually different standards for drunk driving for those with a commercial driver’s license and those with a standard license. While a standard driver commits the offense of DUI when his or her blood alcohol concentration is .08% or above, a commercial driver commits an offense of DUI if