Waldron, Fann & Parsley, Attorneys at Law Legal Blog
Hidden dangers of fentanyl
As a synthetic opioid, i.e., a substance with effects similar to naturally derived opiates but created in a lab, fentanyl has an accepted medical use for treating severe pain. When misused, fentanyl can be extremely dangerous. It is much more potent than other...
Traffic accidents that involve a friend or relative
If you were recently involved in a traffic crash, you are likely experiencing different challenges and these wrecks are often devastating regardless of who was involved in the collision. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over two million...
Know the Tennessee laws about personal injury claims
If you experience a serious injury caused by another person, that individual may have legal liability for your medical bills and other related expenses. In Tennessee, a civil lawsuit may provide financial remedy even when the responsible party did not commit a crime....
Tennessee traffic deaths rising despite fewer drivers on the road
You may find that you are driving fewer miles in 2020 than you did in 2019 or 2018, and you are not alone in changing your habits. Across Tennessee and the rest of the nation, the number of people on the roadways has decreased, but the number of people dying in car...
Depression and motorcycle accidents
If you were recently injured in a motorcycle wreck, you are likely facing multiple hardships. However, our law office realizes that depression is a major problem for many injured motorcyclists, especially those who have to come to terms with the fact that they cannot...
How a prior out-of-state DUI could affect a charge in Tennessee
In July 2020, Tennessee joined the Interstate Driver License Compact, a group of more than 40 U.S. states that exchange information about traffic violations. As reported by 105.7 News, each state's motor vehicle department shares reports of a non-resident's driving...
At least 3 victims hospitalized after 15-vehicle crash
Interstate accidents are no joke. High speeds and slow reaction times can leave a single vehicle broken and stranded on the shoulder. When multiple vehicles collide, the damage is often beyond our comprehension. WVLT-TV reports of a mass vehicle crash that left...
How dangerous is drowsy driving?
Tennessee drivers like you sometimes decide to drive without getting enough sleep. You may not think this is a big deal. But drowsy driving is actually one of the most dangerous driving decisions you can make. Drowsy driving affects your senses and your ability to...
Penalties for drug possession in Tennessee
If you face drug possession charges in Tennessee, you should know how sentencing works before you arrive in court. While simple possession constitutes a misdemeanor, the state mandates felony charges for other types of drug crimes, including selling, transporting and...
Can I challenge breathalyzer results in court?
Yes, you can potentially challenge breathalyzer results. Particularly if you believe that you were under the legal limit at the time of your arrest, it may be possible for you to challenge the breathalyzer results. According to FindLaw, in some situations breathalyzer...
