Year: 2018
Drinking a lot of alcohol quickly can cause a blackout
There are a lot of misconceptions about blackout drinking, according to an alcohol abuse researcher and addiction medicine specialist recently interviewed by NPR. It’s important to understand the reality of blackouts so you can avoid the trouble they cause. When people hear of a drinking-related blackout, they often picture someone who has passed out and
When a CDL driver is arrested for DUI in Tennessee
If you have a commercial driver’s license, you should be aware of the special rules and penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Whether you hold a class A, B or C license, it was issued by the State in accordance with federal law and regulations. This is because the vehicles you
Can prescription pain meds land you behind bars?
Pain can make life complicated. It isn’t always visible and it can be difficult to treat. It can make everyday life difficult. When you finally reach a point where the pain is under control, it can seem like it is only a matter of time before the treatment stops working and the process will have
Testing continues for autonomous vehicles
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 cars are most often tested in places like Phoenix and Southern California? Part of it may be
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 and the feelings that come with your diagnosis. These are
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 possible presence of asbestos in May. However, the president of the management company furiously denied the possibility
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 blog at the time, Woods tested positive for
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 at reducing the risky behaviors often seen in teen drivers such as
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 quickly. It’s important to know the rules for both you and
Chattanooga man’s DUI conviction vacated on appeal
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned the DUI conviction in a case pursued by Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers wherein a client was charged with driving under the influence after failing a blood-alcohol test at a highway patrol roadblock in 2012. Summers, Rufolo, & Rodgers repeatedly challenged the legality of the roadblock, filing two separate motions