Year: 2017
Veterans and in-service asbestos exposure: 3 things to know
Military service is a privilege that comes with all sorts of peril. One of the risks that ought to be better known is in-service asbestos exposure. Such exposure can lead to potentially deadly asbestos-related disease, including lung cancer, pleural mesothelioma (cancer that grows in the thin linings between the lungs), and peritoneal mesothelioma (cancer that
The limitations of field sobriety tests
Many of us have seen, either in person or through a media representation, someone performing a field sobriety test (FST). There are a wide range of standardized and non-standardized tests used by law enforcement agencies across the country. Some FSTs try to evaluate a potential defendant’s mental state, while others assess physical reactions. Common mental/thought
Staying safe around swimming pools and spas
Though summer is winding down, Tennessee’s temperate climate means that many of us still have several more weeks to take advantage of private or public pools to cool off. For many families, the ease of operation of soft-sided above-ground pools has made backyard swimming more accessible than ever before. The fun and relaxation that comes
How does Tennessee treat “open containers”?
The 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) is a federal law to reduce the amount of in-vehicle alcohol consumption. As a result of TEA-21, over 40 jurisdictions now have open container laws that extend to both drivers and passengers. In those areas, no vehicle occupant can have access to an open bottle, can,
Avoiding Summer Road Hazards
Summer is a time to celebrate. Students enjoy a lengthy break, families make memories on the road, teens get their first taste of the work force, and things are just a bit more laid back. Unfortunately, car wrecks peak during the summer months as well. Here are some tips and pointers to help stay safe.
What does it mean to be “in control” of your vehicle?
One of the elements the prosecution must prove to get a DUI conviction is that you were “in control” of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offense. Though the exact definition of what it means to be “in control” varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, it is important for you to know that this
Staying safe as a pedestrian
Injuries in pedestrian accident cases can be particularly severe. The reason for this is straightforward: pedestrians don’t have the benefit of airbags, steel frames, seat cushions, helmets, protective gear, and other safety devices like vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, or even bicyclists do. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that about 80 pedestrians die in
DUI charges and types of vehicles
When most of us hear about a DUI arrest, we assume the vehicle in question was a car, truck or motorcycle. We may have a mental picture of someone pulled over at the side of the road, perhaps being subjected to field sobriety tests or a breathalyzer. But for purposes of DUI law in Tennessee,
Protection Against Asbestos Exposure: 5 FAQs for Homeowners and Renovators
If you’re the owner of an older home, or you work on managing, demolishing, or renovating old buildings, you naturally want to protect yourself and your family against the risk of potentially harmful asbestos exposure. Here are five questions to ask as you do this. Why should homeowners and contractors be concerned about possible asbestos
Asbestos prompts popular teen retailer to pull makeup from shelves
Justice, a well-known chain of retail stores aimed at teen and preteen girls, found itself in the news recently. The reports weren’t because of a new product rollout or a nationwide sale: the store made news because tests revealed some of its makeup products contained asbestos and traces of heavy metals. One product in particular,