Under products liability law, anyone involved in the sale or distribution of a dangerous or defective product may be considered strictly liable for any harm that product causes. "Strict liability" basically means that the injured person need not prove the company was...
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Month: August 2020
Should you trade cars with your teenager?
Compared to older drivers, teens crash about four times as often relative to the number of miles driven. We know instinctively that teens are at a greater risk for a car crash. That's why some parents buy their teenage sons and daughters cheap old junkers to...
Popcorn ceilings: What’s the risk of asbestos exposure?
If you watch television programs or read magazines about home improvement, you have likely heard that popcorn ceilings are now considered "outdated."This has led many families to look into removing their popcorn ceilings, whether they are simply refurbishing their...
What’s the problem with underage drinking and driving?
If you're under 21, you can be convicted of DUI if you are caught driving with a blood alcohol level of .02% or higher. It's a low bar, but the consequences can be just as serious as they are for an adult driver.Underage drinking is a serious problem in the United...
Is ammonium nitrate safe to store?
Before a large amount of ammonium nitrate fertilizer exploded recently in Beirut, Lebanon, many people were unaware of how dangerous the compound can be. The fertilizer is an odorless, crystalline material that is also used as an industrial explosive.You may be...
You’re drunk. You’re not going to drive. How do you get home?
When it comes to avoiding drunk driving, half the battle is having a plan. Alcohol impairs your judgment, which can make it harder to come up with a plan. And if your Plan A doesn't work out, it can be difficult to come up with a Plan B.That's why it's important to...
Is it safe to rely on your car’s driver assist system?
Much of the promise behind automated and semi-automated vehicles is the promise of safety. In theory, these systems are better drivers than humans, who are prone to all sorts of inattentiveness, rule-breaking and poor judgment. But is that theory a reality?Not yet,...
Why might you be denied a restricted license after a DUI?
If you have been convicted of DUI or refusal to submit to a breath or blood test in Tennessee, your driver's license can be revoked for a period of time. For a first offense, it will be revoked for a year; two years for a second offense.Even after a conviction,...
Another setback for J&J in cancer claims related to talc products
Plaintiffs have filed over 20,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, many of which claim that their talc products are contaminated with asbestos and caused ovarian cancer or mesothelioma with routine use. About 1,000 ovarian cancer claims are filed in state court...
Parents: Make sure school-age kids know the risks of the road
As fall approaches and schools reopen, many Tennessee school districts are returning to traditional models or implementing hybrid models for this coming school year.Most districts are providing remote learning as an option, while others have students participating in...