Will self-driving cars really reduce accident rates?
When manufacturers introduced self-driving technology in cars, safety experts felt it could be a game changer. They expected the technology could greatly reduce the number of accidents on U.S. roadways. However, according to a 2020 study from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), self-driving technology may not reduce accidents as much as first hoped.
How do you reach a BAC of 0.08%?
Unlike most liquids or food, alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream. This is why it might not take long for alcohol to impair your senses – and why your blood alcohol content (BAC) is also such a significant factor if you face charges of driving under the influence. You are likely aware that Tennessee’s legal
Furniture tip-overs are still killing kids; anchors aren’t enough
Let’s be clear: if you buy a set of bookshelves or a substantial piece of furniture, consider installing wall anchors to the furniture. Wall anchors can help prevent heavy furniture from falling over onto young kids, which can be deadly. The problem is that anchoring doesn’t solve the root problem of instability in furniture. Not
Student accused of a campus crime or Title IX violation?
It’s the worst sort of phone call. Your child, a college student, has been charged with a crime on campus. Now, there will be a disciplinary hearing and the possibility they will be kicked out of school. Even worse, criminal charges could follow. If you or your child attends an institution of higher learning in
How important are your vehicle’s headlights?
Headlights have existed nearly as long as the automobile itself. Of course, every vehicle on the road has headlights. And you know that you need them to navigate the streets when the sun goes down. However, it is critical to understand just how important the proper use of headlights is to your safety and the
Old fossil fuel infrastructure is packed with asbestos
If the U.S. is to meet its climate goals, it will likely have to switch from fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas to renewables like wind, hydro, geothermal, and solar energy. That will leave the country with a great deal of legacy fossil fuel infrastructure to dismantle, and that won’t be easy or cheap.
Reminder: Drug-impaired driving can get you a DUI
It’s true in Tennessee and every other state. Driving under the influence of drugs is illegal and can get you charged with DUI. Depending on the circumstances, you could be facing anywhere from 48 hours in jail (uncomplicated 1st offense DUI) to several years behind bars (vehicular assault, vehicular homicide or child endangerment DUI). Nevertheless,
What does it mean to drive defensively?
Any time you get behind the wheel, it is important to use defensive driving tactics to decrease the risk of a crash. You have likely heard this before in the media and even in some of our previous blog posts. Tennessee drivers can guess what it means to be defensive behind the wheel, but it
The jury trial is being lost during the pandemic
In America today, the traditional trial by jury, with its many due process protections, was already endangered. Across the U.S., nearly 95% of all felony convictions are obtained by plea bargain instead of trial. Now, the Coronavirus pandemic has further curtailed the number of jury trials, at least in person. The Tennessee Supreme Court has
Mesothelioma: How is it affecting women?
Many people view mesothelioma as a prevalent cancer among men. This is often due to the high risk of occupational exposure in industrial jobs or the military, as we have discussed in previous blog posts. And in these past decades, when there was a higher risk of exposure, men often outnumbered women in the workforce,