Are booster seats safe? Investigations say testing was faulty
In February 2020, the nonprofit newsroom ProPublica published an investigation into whether Evenflo, a major manufacturer of child booster seats for cars, had falsely claimed that its products were safety tested. ProPublica found that Evenflo’s “Big Kid Booster” seat was advertised as “side impact tested.” The company did perform side-impact tests, but the products failed
Workers who are commonly at risk for asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with a convenient property: it is highly heat resistant. It has been used in a wide variety of applications from home construction and insulation to aerospace and missile production. It can also be present as a contaminant in other mined products, such as talcum powder and coal. Unfortunately, asbestos
Do the police need a warrant before searching my cellphone?
Generally, yes. In 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that police may not ordinarily go through the contents of your phone without first getting a warrant. That said, they could still do so if they could show it was an emergency or that you would otherwise delete evidence of criminal activity. In 2014’s Riley v.
Why did traffic fatalities jump in 2020?
According to federal researchers, reduced congestion usually means fewer fatal traffic crashes. An economic downturn tends to keep people off the road. And, traffic fatalities have been down, year-over-year. So why were there so many fatalities during the pandemic? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the traffic fatality rate rose by about
Are wrecks really more common near home?
Unfortunately, you always face risk whenever you get behind the wheel. Many people might think that they face a higher risk of a wreck when they drive in crowded cities or on busy interstate highways, where it is common to come across traffic and speeding drivers. However, several studies over the years indicate that the
3 things that could happen if you refuse field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests are generally awkward to perform and somewhat subjective to judge. They are used to develop probable cause to arrest you for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The results of some field sobriety tests are admissible in court to help prove you were intoxicated. However, there is no law requiring
Report: Diabetes testing devices can fail, causing injury or death
Insulin pumps, blood glucose monitors and even diabetic testing strips can fail, causing inaccurate readings or even delivering the wrong amount of insulin. When they do, the results can be tragic. According to an investigation by Consumer Reports, diabetes devices are responsible for more adverse event reports submitted to the FDA than any other category
Could nursing home staffing habits spread the coronavirus?
With the elderly and many people with disabilities so vulnerable to COVID-19, every nursing home needs to do everything it reasonably can to prevent the entry or spread of the disease. In a previous blog post, however, we discussed how 20% of U.S. nursing homes are facing severe personal protective equipment shortages or staffing shortages, or both.
FAQ: Do I need uninsured motorist insurance?
Most Tennessee drivers know that state law requires you to have liability auto insurance that covers injuries and property damage if an accident occurs. The state insurance requirements are meant to cover your liability if you are at fault for causing the accident. But what about when you are not at fault? You may have
Should a DUI mean police no longer need a search warrant to enter your home?
When the police enter a home, they generally need a search warrant — or an exception to the search warrant requirement. While there are exceptions, when it comes to your home, the courts take the warrant requirement very seriously. One of the exceptions is “hot pursuit” of a suspect. In such a case, the suspect