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...
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Year: 2022
Is reckless driving still on the rise?
It is no secret that the global pandemic led to many changes across the globe. As many news sources reported and even previous blog posts of ours covered, it also resulted in changes on the road – particularly in drivers’ behaviors. There were many reports of...
Another type of mesothelioma makes Social Security’s “Compassionate Allowances” list
Mesothelioma is well known to be a deadly disease, a rare type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The science and medical worlds have recognized this for decades. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) also recognizes this. The U.S. government agency’s...
Tennessee among deadliest states involving large truck crashes
Tennessee ranks among the deadliest dozen states when it comes to fatalities stemming from large truck crashes, according to a recent study released by a trucking safety group. The deadly rankings are based on a Truck Safety Coalition study that reviewed the number of...
3 things to do when confronted by an aggressive driver
Aggressive drivers are not difficult to spot, especially when one follows you, bumps your car and even points a gun at you. Any of these actions can lead to a motor-vehicle accident with catastrophic injuries or even worse. Studies have found that aggressive drivers...
Why you can get arrested for DUI for sleeping in a parked car
You might find yourself in a situation where you had more alcohol to drink than you planned. You get into your car and realize you might be over the legal limit. Rather than risk a DUI, you take the keys out of the ignition, lay your seat back, and stretch out to...
Have a student going to college? What to know.
College can be a new chapter of freedom and excitement for your child. It is the next step on their journey to adulthood. However, college campuses are full of many young students who are on their own, without parental guidance or supervision, for the first time in...
Johnson & Johnson to discontinue talc Baby Powder sales worldwide
Johnson & Johnson recently announced that, next year, it will stop selling its talc-based Baby Powder worldwide. Two years ago, the company announced it was ending sales in the U.S. and Canada. Tens of thousands of lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. alone...
Is PTSD possible after a crash?
After a car wreck, the mere thought of getting back into a vehicle can make some crash victims anxious. This is understandable. After all, even a minor wreck can be shocking and frightening. However, if this anxiety is severe and continues long after the accident, it...
Toxic lead is commonly found in antiques and discount store trinkets
Even though lead paint has been illegal in the U.S. since 1978, many products created before that time are covered with it. You can find them in antique shops, flea markets, garage sales and military surplus stores. Moreover, many products manufactured before 1978...