When are police in Tennessee allowed to pull people over?
Police aren’t allowed to pull people over for just any reason. In the United States, we are protected by the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by government actors like the police. So, the police need a reason before they can prevent you from going about your business. How good of a reason
Findings: Toxic chemicals in sports bras
It is always alarming to hear that products you use every day may contain dangerous chemicals that could cause you harm. While there are agencies and regulations in place to prevent or reduce this risk, it unfortunately still occurs. Recent tests and reports found there is a high level of dangerous chemicals in various brands
Is reckless driving still on the rise?
It is no secret that the global pandemic led to many changes across the globe. As many news sources reported and even previous blog posts of ours covered, it also resulted in changes on the road – particularly in drivers’ behaviors. There were many reports of increases in reckless driving in the last few years
Another type of mesothelioma makes Social Security’s “Compassionate Allowances” list
Mesothelioma is well known to be a deadly disease, a rare type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The science and medical worlds have recognized this for decades. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) also recognizes this. The U.S. government agency’s recent action exemplifies how it is willing to help mesothelioma sufferers obtain their
Tennessee among deadliest states involving large truck crashes
Tennessee ranks among the deadliest dozen states when it comes to fatalities stemming from large truck crashes, according to a recent study released by a trucking safety group. The deadly rankings are based on a Truck Safety Coalition study that reviewed the number of fatalities in large truck-related crashes per 100,000 residents of each state. The Washington-based
3 things to do when confronted by an aggressive driver
Aggressive drivers are not difficult to spot, especially when one follows you, bumps your car and even points a gun at you. Any of these actions can lead to a motor-vehicle accident with catastrophic injuries or even worse. Studies have found that aggressive drivers are more dangerous than intoxicated drivers. Their belligerent behavior causes two
Why you can get arrested for DUI for sleeping in a parked car
You might find yourself in a situation where you had more alcohol to drink than you planned. You get into your car and realize you might be over the legal limit. Rather than risk a DUI, you take the keys out of the ignition, lay your seat back, and stretch out to sleep for a
Have a student going to college? What to know.
College can be a new chapter of freedom and excitement for your child. It is the next step on their journey to adulthood. However, college campuses are full of many young students who are on their own, without parental guidance or supervision, for the first time in their lives. This understandably can result in some
Johnson & Johnson to discontinue talc Baby Powder sales worldwide
Johnson & Johnson recently announced that, next year, it will stop selling its talc-based Baby Powder worldwide. Two years ago, the company announced it was ending sales in the U.S. and Canada. Tens of thousands of lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. alone claiming that the talc J&J uses in Baby Powder and other
Is PTSD possible after a crash?
After a car wreck, the mere thought of getting back into a vehicle can make some crash victims anxious. This is understandable. After all, even a minor wreck can be shocking and frightening. However, if this anxiety is severe and continues long after the accident, it could be a sign of a larger issue. Post-traumatic