Know the rules of using an ignition interlock device
Most people know that there is a wide range of consequences they could deal with if they face DUI charges. We have discussed several such penalties in previous blog posts. The mandatory use of an ignition interlock device is one of those consequences – and individuals must understand all that this requirement entails, so they
Jerry H. Summers publishes ‘Tennessee Trivia No. 1,’ his sixth book
Chattanooga lawyer Jerry H. Summers has just released his sixth book, “Tennessee Trivia No. 1.” It is a compilation of short stories and photos that bring southeast Tennessee’s past to life. The reviews are in and they are positive. Sam Elliott, a Chattanooga attorney, author and historian called Summers’ new book, “a well-researched volume of
NHTSA: Repair your vehicle’s safety recalls now
Every year, there are hundreds of safety recalls involving motor vehicles. Yet many people never make the required repairs, even though they are free. They may not know their vehicles are subject to recalls because the auto maker’s communication was insufficient. They may receive a recall notice but not realize how important it is to
Could you be found at fault in a car accident?
You could, depending on the circumstances. In Tennessee, it matters because a finding of fault means you are legally responsible for the injuries and damages in the wreck to the extent you were at fault. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6.7 million car crashes reported in 2018, the latest
Study finds lead contamination widespread in household water
It isn’t just Flint, Michigan. While lead water pipes have been outlawed in homes, many still get water from systems with lead transmission lines. The lead from those lines can leach into the water delivered to the home. Your home. The contaminated water is then used for drinking, cooking and other uses. It is used
Study shows women are drinking more heavily and using more drugs this year
The pandemic has had all sorts of effects. People are driving less, but percentage rates of speeding, driving impaired, or engaging in other risky behavior is higher. Many people are at home with their families more, but they’re experiencing significant loneliness. Reports of domestic violence are on the rise, perhaps driven by economic insecurity and
OxyContin maker Purdue pleads guilty to 3 criminal charges
The painkiller OxyContin has played an outsized role in the opioid crisis, which has killed at least 470,000 people since 2000. Originally intended as a drug for severe pain, OxyContin was prescribed widely for moderate pain, exposing millions to the risk of addiction and overdose. While many factors may have contributed to the opioid crisis,
Cognitive distractions: A risk drivers must avoid
When you think of distracted driving, most people imagine someone texting while driving, doing their make-up in traffic or looking out at the scenery instead of paying attention to the road in front of them. These are all legitimate – and dangerous – examples of distractions that drivers engage in all too often. However, some
Arrested for DUI on your military base? Get help.
For military service members, a DUI can be doubly serious. Not only is it a criminal offense that could be punished via a court martial, but it is also an employee discipline issue that could affect your career long term. For an on-base DUI arrest, the military could charge you under Uniform Code of Military Justice
Could a brain-boosting supplement affect your driving?
It’s possible. A recent study by Harvard Medical School found that many over-the-counter supplements, particularly those meant to boost memory or brain function, contain potentially dangerous, unapproved drugs. It appears that the manufacturers of some brain-boosting supplements are breaking the law. It’s illegal to market foreign pharmaceuticals as supplements in the United States. Yet the researchers