With the elderly and many people with disabilities so vulnerable to COVID-19, every nursing home needs to do everything it reasonably can to prevent the entry or spread of the disease. In a previous blog post, however, we discussed how 20% of U.S. nursing homes are...
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Month: November 2020
FAQ: Do I need uninsured motorist insurance?
Most Tennessee drivers know that state law requires you to have liability auto insurance that covers injuries and property damage if an accident occurs. The state insurance requirements are meant to cover your liability if you are at fault for causing the accident....
Should a DUI mean police no longer need a search warrant to enter your home?
When the police enter a home, they generally need a search warrant -- or an exception to the search warrant requirement. While there are exceptions, when it comes to your home, the courts take the warrant requirement very seriously. One of the exceptions is "hot...
Know the rules of using an ignition interlock device
Most people know that there is a wide range of consequences they could deal with if they face DUI charges. We have discussed several such penalties in previous blog posts. The mandatory use of an ignition interlock device is one of those consequences - and individuals...
Jerry H. Summers publishes ‘Tennessee Trivia No. 1,’ his sixth book
Chattanooga lawyer Jerry H. Summers has just released his sixth book, "Tennessee Trivia No. 1." It is a compilation of short stories and photos that bring southeast Tennessee's past to life. The reviews are in and they are positive. Sam Elliott, a Chattanooga...
NHTSA: Repair your vehicle’s safety recalls now
Every year, there are hundreds of safety recalls involving motor vehicles. Yet many people never make the required repairs, even though they are free. They may not know their vehicles are subject to recalls because the auto maker's communication was insufficient. They...
Could you be found at fault in a car accident?
You could, depending on the circumstances. In Tennessee, it matters because a finding of fault means you are legally responsible for the injuries and damages in the wreck to the extent you were at fault. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Study finds lead contamination widespread in household water
It isn't just Flint, Michigan. While lead water pipes have been outlawed in homes, many still get water from systems with lead transmission lines. The lead from those lines can leach into the water delivered to the home. Your home. The contaminated water is then used...