Nowadays, most people are familiar with the horrific health effects of substances such as asbestos, lead paint and other once-common household chemicals. Fortunately, use of these toxic substances is on the decline, and they cause fewer deaths now than ever before....
Going to college is an exciting transition in young people’s lives. For many of them, it is the first time they have lived away from home. The typical dorm rooms are small and cramped, and the RA is just down the hall, but it gives the students who live in them their...
Everyone knows that driving the wrong way on the highway is extremely unsafe and can lead to a terrible car accident. But wrong-way crashes still happen. How do these terrible lapses of judgment happen? A recent incident on Highway 27 and Interstate 24 in Chattanooga...
You may have heard about mesothelioma from television or former coworkers, but it was probably not a risk on your radar. After all, there was likely much more on your plate, with your family and the daily activities of your life. However, if you were exposed to...
Seeing lights in your rearview mirror is never a sight you want to see. When you are on your way home from a night out, it can be especially terrifying. Whether you have been drinking or not, there is a chance that the officer has a reason to believe you could be...
As we near the end of fall and head into winter, we have many great holidays to look forward to. You may be planning on relaxing with your friends and family and sharing a few drinks. While there’s nothing wrong with a few drinks, nothing will ruin your holidays quite...
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) comes with harsh penalties. No one wants to pay costly fines or spend time in prison, which is why some people refuse chemical tests at DUI stops, thinking they can avoid conviction by doing so. This is not always...
With the lockdowns across the country in 2020, several studies noted that even though there were fewer vehicles on the road, there was a sharp increase in accidents. Now, more people are heading back to work and school as re-openings gain traction. However, it seems...
Federal lawmakers have resumed their efforts to establish a national mesothelioma registry to collect data on patients with the intentions of improving research and treatment. On Nov. 5, two New York lawmakers reintroduced the Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient...
Don’t drive impaired in the first place. Make a plan to avoid driving before you even start drinking. Arrange for a sober driver, who should not drink at all. This is because the odor of alcohol on a person’s breath could be enough for a DUI arrest. Limit yourself to...
