Month: April 2017
4 conditions that can look a lot like intoxication
Police look for some telltale signs of intoxication when they pull drivers over in Tennessee. They look for bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and the smell of alcohol as soon as they approach your car. If they conduct field sobriety tests, they watch for confusion, loss of balance and difficulty concentrating or performing simultaneous tasks. Should
Can I get a restricted license after DUI in Tennessee?
Not having a driver’s license can be far more problematic than people realize. Not only can you have trouble getting to work and picking up your kids, you can also be seriously limited in when you can run errands, go to the doctor and meet friends out for dinner. You may be able to rely
DUI license suspensions issued in other states could hold in TN
Ignorance of the law is no defense. That is something any experienced attorney will tell you. Because laws vary from state to state, it is possible that you could face consequences you never anticipated if you are charged and convicted of driving under the influence. If you broke the law, you will have to deal
Who is the ‘third wave’ of people being exposed to asbestos?
Asbestos was a commonly used mineral in a huge number of products up through the 1980s. People who worked in construction, mining, shipping, plumbing, industrial insulation and firefighting routinely were exposed to asbestos through the course of their jobs. Since then, environmental and occupational regulations have gotten stricter, and asbestos is not used in nearly
EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. recall expanded to the U.S.
Tennessee residents who rely on EpiPens to help them deal with sudden life-threatening allergic reactions should be aware that Mylan, the pharmaceutical company that distributes the device, has issued a recall. It affects certain lots of EpiPens and the children’s version EpiPen Jr. that were sold in seven countries, including the United States. Mylan first
Legal guidance for those facing multiple DUI charges
People who are charged more than once with driving under the influence of alcohol can be severely penalized if they are convicted. This is because Tennessee has strict laws on the books against drunk drivers, and when a person faces multiple DUI charges, those penalties are typically compounded. For example, a first DUI conviction in
Types of elder abuse
When Tennessee residents think about elder abuse, they may only think about a lack of care or mistreatment from nursing staff. However, there are actually different types of behavior that can be considered elder abuse. Further, elder abuse can be committed by anyone who has a special relationship with the elderly person, such as a
Paxil linked to serious side effects
Many Tennessee residents have used a prescription medication known as Paxil, which is the brand name for the antidepressant drug paroxetine. However, the drug is known to cause several harmful side effects that consumers should be aware of. Paxil, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor commonly prescribed to treat conditions such as