Why could older drivers face more risks?
As their parents age, most people worry about when it might be the right time to talk about giving up the keys to the car. It is not an easy conversation, but there are times when it may be necessary. It is important to point out that age itself is not often the issue behind
Many haven’t heard of Paraquat, but its effects can be deadly
Nowadays, most people are familiar with the horrific health effects of substances such as asbestos, lead paint and other once-common household chemicals. Fortunately, use of these toxic substances is on the decline, and they cause fewer deaths now than ever before. However, other substances – such as Paraquat – are still causing far too many
Does a college student have a right to privacy on campus?
Going to college is an exciting transition in young people’s lives. For many of them, it is the first time they have lived away from home. The typical dorm rooms are small and cramped, and the RA is just down the hall, but it gives the students who live in them their first taste of
Why do wrong-way highway drivers turn onto oncoming traffic?
Everyone knows that driving the wrong way on the highway is extremely unsafe and can lead to a terrible car accident. But wrong-way crashes still happen. How do these terrible lapses of judgment happen? A recent incident on Highway 27 and Interstate 24 in Chattanooga provides two common explanations. One afternoon in late December, police
What steps should I take if I face the risk of a mesothelioma diagnosis?
You may have heard about mesothelioma from television or former coworkers, but it was probably not a risk on your radar. After all, there was likely much more on your plate, with your family and the daily activities of your life. However, if you were exposed to asbestos in your career or otherwise, you may
Should I refuse a field sobriety test?
Seeing lights in your rearview mirror is never a sight you want to see. When you are on your way home from a night out, it can be especially terrifying. Whether you have been drinking or not, there is a chance that the officer has a reason to believe you could be intoxicated. While field
Beware of getting pulled over for a DUI during the holidays
As we near the end of fall and head into winter, we have many great holidays to look forward to. You may be planning on relaxing with your friends and family and sharing a few drinks. While there’s nothing wrong with a few drinks, nothing will ruin your holidays quite like facing DUI charges for
Are fatal car accidents on the rise?
With the lockdowns across the country in 2020, several studies noted that even though there were fewer vehicles on the road, there was a sharp increase in accidents. Now, more people are heading back to work and school as re-openings gain traction. However, it seems that the risk on the road is not disappearing. Study:
What can happen if I refuse a chemical test in Tennessee?
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) comes with harsh penalties. No one wants to pay costly fines or spend time in prison, which is why some people refuse chemical tests at DUI stops, thinking they can avoid conviction by doing so. This is not always true, though it may make the case more
Congress reintroduces bill for national mesothelioma registry
Federal lawmakers have resumed their efforts to establish a national mesothelioma registry to collect data on patients with the intentions of improving research and treatment. On Nov. 5, two New York lawmakers reintroduced the Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021 before Congress. The bill takes its name after a New York woman who