High-tech proponents envision a future in which car accidents have been largely eliminated by self-driving cars. But lots of nuts-and-bolts testing is required to determine whether and how that could happen.Have you ever wondered, for example, why self-driving...
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Month: September 2018
Suit: Apartment workers exposed to asbestos during renovations
A recently filed lawsuit claims that workers at an apartment complex -- and possibly residents -- were exposed to asbestos when a construction crew was remodeling five vacant units. According to the employees, the construction crew notified management of the...
Creating a support system after a mesothelioma diagnosis
Whether there was a suspicion that mesothelioma might be in the cards or not, mesothelioma is a difficult diagnosis to hear from your doctor. Taking the steps to create a support system can make a significant difference when you are struggling with your treatment plan...
Tiger Woods’ DUI probation ends one month early
As you probably recall, golf star Tiger Woods was arrested in May 2017 after Jupiter, Florida, police discovered him asleep at the wheel inside his vehicle. The car was stopped in the middle of a Florida road with a turn signal still blinking.As we discussed on this...
Could a tour of the ER, ICU and morgue improve teens’ driving?
Motor vehicle wrecks are the No. 1 cause of accidental deaths among American teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in every three accidental teen deaths in the U.S. involves a traffic crash. What kinds of interventions are effective...
What can happen at a DUI roadblock in Tennessee?
Whether your night out included alcohol or not, there is a moment of hesitation when you're driving home and see a sign for a DUI roadblock ahead. With the street full of officers and patrol vehicles to enforce the roadblock, the situation gets intimidating...
Chattanooga man’s DUI conviction vacated on appeal
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned the DUI conviction in a case pursued by wherein a client was charged with driving under the influence after failing a blood-alcohol test at a highway patrol roadblock in 2012. Summers,...
What parents should know about the new car seat recommendations
Every three years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reviews recent crash data and their recommendations for car seats. According to the academy, proper use and installation of car and booster seats can reduce the chances of injury or death by 70 percent or...
Talc, asbestos and cancer: 5 things to know
Injured people or their families have filed thousands of cases against Johnson & Johnson involving ovarian cancer caused by personal hygiene products such as Baby Powder and Shower to Shower.An increasing number of lawsuits are alleging those same talc-based...