Year: 2022
More workers speak out about asbestos exposure
As we discussed in a previous blog post, workers continue to speak out about the risk of asbestos exposure in the workplace. While some of these workers are reporting exposure they faced in decades past, others still face the risk of exposure nowadays as well. Asbestos is not a risk of the past As ProPublica
Investigations to continue on contaminated water on military bases
Throughout U.S. history, military service members have put their lives on the line to serve their country. However, these same service members should not have to unnecessarily or unknowingly put their health at risk – especially with life on a military base. Yet, that is exactly what happened on some bases across the country. The
Should our school buses have seat belts?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), students are safe enough on large school buses (over 10,000 pounds) even when seat belts aren’t required, as is the case in Tennessee. According to the agency, a child is around 70 times more likely to get to school without a crash when riding a large
Supreme Court hears case on fraud in government contracting
Facing fraud charges in Tennessee is no small matter. It can put one’s reputation and future on the line. Anyone dealing with the risk of fraud charges should make sure they take steps to protect their rights. However, it is also critical to understand the potential changes in how courts prove fraud. First, what is
The dirty truth about benzene in dry shampoos
Cosmetics and personal hygiene products must comply with strict regulations to ensure they are safe for consumers. This includes everything from what goes into them and how they are made to what companies print on the label. Unfortunately, there are still situations where these products put consumers in danger. For example, dry shampoo, could contain
Can workers take action against asbestos exposure?
As we have discussed in previous blog posts, the United States Environmental Protection Agency is aware of the harm asbestos causes. Yet, the EPA’s efforts to ban asbestos completely have been rejected by the courts on legal grounds. Some lawmakers continue to try and pass laws to ban the substance, but without any success. For
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
If police pull you over under suspicion of drunk driving, they will likely ask you to perform standardized field sobriety tests. You have probably seen dash cam footage of such tests on the evening news, but there are three things you should know about these tests. 1. There are three types of tests The National
Who can apply for compensation after Camp Lejeune contamination?
Between 1953 and 1987, two drinking water wells at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were contaminated with dangerous chemicals. Although the Marine Corps previously knew about the contamination, the wells were not closed off until 1985. By then, the damage had been done. Over a million people — Marines, their families, civilian
Gender disparity in crash-test dummies raises safety concerns
Research shows women are more likely than men to suffer injuries in car crashes. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that men generally drive heavier vehicles. And yet crash tests seeking ways to improve safety are still done using crash-test dummies representative of an average-size man – but not an average-size woman.
When are police in Tennessee allowed to pull people over?
Police aren’t allowed to pull people over for just any reason. In the United States, we are protected by the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by government actors like the police. So, the police need a reason before they can prevent you from going about your business. How good of a reason