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...
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Why did traffic fatalities jump in 2020?
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Jan 15, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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?...
Are wrecks really more common near home?
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Jan 14, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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....
3 things that could happen if you refuse field sobriety tests
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Jan 11, 2021 | DUI/Drunk Driving Charges
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...
Jerry H. Summers publishes ‘Tennessee Trivia No. 1,’ his sixth book
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Dec 31, 2020 | Firm News
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...
Are booster seats safe? Investigations say testing was faulty
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Dec 31, 2020 | Defective Products
In February, 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...
Mesothelioma: How is it affecting women?
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Dec 29, 2020 | Mesothelioma
Many people view mesothelioma as a prevalent cancer among men. This is often due to the high risk of occupational exposure in industrial jobs or the military, as we have discussed in previous blog posts. And in these past decades, when there was a higher risk of...
Report: Diabetes testing devices can fail, causing injury or death
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Dec 17, 2020 | Defective Products
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...
Could nursing home staffing habits spread the coronavirus?
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Nov 25, 2020 | Nursing Home Injuries
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...
FAQ: Do I need uninsured motorist insurance?
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Nov 20, 2020 | Insurance Issues, Motor Vehicle Accidents
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....
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