Plea bargains are very common in the American legal system. Approximately 90% of all cases end in such a deal. Nonetheless, you shouldn’t take a plea deal just because it’s the norm. The decision to accept or reject a plea bargain is a personal one. In this post, we...
If you read that headline with some surprise, it’s probably because you thought asbestos was already banned in the U.S. After all, scientists have known for decades that exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer, both of which are deadly. The...
Even minor car accidents on Tennessee roads can result in serious injuries. Those injuries often depend on various factors, such as the speed and direction in which the vehicles were moving at the time of the crash. However, regardless of those factors or the type of...
The Constitution grants us essential rights that protect us from unreasonable searches and police overreach and abuse. However, it’s essential for you to know what your rights are, so that you can recognize when they are being violated. Under what circumstances is a...
Should wealthy companies that are in no way insolvent be allowed to file bankruptcy just to shed liability for harming their customers? Most people would say of course not. However, a legal maneuver that appears to work that way exists. It’s sometimes called the...
You learned that you may have been subject to long-term asbestos exposure in the workplace. This startling development becomes a growing concern because of the potential health complications, including mesothelioma. Racing through your head are many worries associated...
Several states are turning to new safety technology to lessen a continuing significant risk to motorists – the threat of tire blowouts by semi-trucks at high speeds. (Semi-truck refers to the actual truck or tractor that contains the engine and truck driver....
If a doctor intentionally accepted money in order to prescribe otherwise illegal drugs that were not medically necessary, he or she might be in serious trouble with the law. But what if the doctor genuinely thought the drugs were medically necessary? And what if they...
With technology advancing nearly every day, the risks online increase as well. Many people might see the risk in social media, and how it affects mental health or even behavior. However, the risk of crime – and criminal charges – seems to be rising as well. What...
Getting a nursing license is no easy task. It takes hours upon hours of studying, test taking and clinic hours before you can get that treasured nursing license that can lead to a job as a nurse. But what happens if the police stop your vehicle and accuse you of drunk...
