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...
Month: April 2017
DUI license suspensions issued in other states could hold in TN
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 26, 2017 | Driver's License Suspension & Revocation
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....
Can I get a restricted license after DUI in Tennessee?
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 26, 2017 | Driver's License Suspension & Revocation
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...
Who is the ‘third wave’ of people being exposed to asbestos?
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 21, 2017 | Mesothelioma
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...
When alcohol tests are flawed, passing can be all but impossible
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 19, 2017 | Blood Alcohol Tests
A drunk driving conviction can be devastating for any person. Not only can you lose your driving privileges, you can also be sentenced to jail and be saddled with a criminal conviction.Considering all that is at stake, it is crucial that you take seriously your legal...
EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. recall expanded to the U.S.
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 15, 2017 | Defective Drugs
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...
The prevalence of drugged driving due to opioids
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 14, 2017 | DUI/Drunk Driving Charges
There have been numerous recent examples reported in the media of individuals who have been driving while under the influence of opioids. It is a trend that motorists in Tennessee and other states should be concerned about.According to a representative of Mothers...
Tennessee focuses on dangers of drugged driving
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 13, 2017 | DUI/Drunk Driving Charges
Driving while under the influence of drugs has contributed to more traffic fatalities in Tennessee since 2015 than driving under the influence of alcohol. Dangerous driving under the influence of drugs is not limited to illegal substances. Using prescription drugs...
Legal guidance for those facing multiple DUI charges
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 11, 2017 | DUI/Drunk Driving 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...
Johnson & Johnson battles thousands of lawsuits
On behalf of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers | Apr 5, 2017 | Defective Drugs
Johnson & Johnson is currently the defendant in over 100,000 lawsuits, and many of them involve defective drugs and medical devices. People in Tennessee hurt by these products might have to be patient because the company appears to willing to fight claims for...
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