Drinking and driving is a serious crime and the consequences of a conviction are also enormous. Often, the impact is much larger than anyone expects, especially younger individuals or those facing a first-time offense. College students face additional struggles, too....
Year: 2022
When can you get a restricted license after a Tennessee DUI?
When you lose your driver’s license after a conviction for driving under the influence in Tennessee, you may find it difficult to go to school, hold down a job or follow the other terms of your sentence. However, in some cases, you may be able to get a restricted...
Offenses commonly committed by college students
Studying at a university is a time for exploration. It should be a joyous period, full of thinking differently and trying new things. For some students, their newfound independence offers too many temptations. They make bad decisions that lead to negative...
Avoid these 3 common car crash claim errors
No one anticipates involvement in a Tennessee car crash, so you may not know what to do – and what not to do – when navigating a personal injury claim in the aftermath of one. However, the steps you take after suffering an injury in a car wreck may help determine how...
What are the first signs of being drunk?
Having too much alcohol in your system while driving could cause you to get into an accident and inflict serious injury or perhaps even death on another driver and passengers. Even if you avoid this outcome, the police might arrest you and you could face the...
Air brake failure a factor in almost 30% of truck crashes
Many commercial truck wrecks that occur across Tennessee and the rest of the United States share similar elements in common. Air brake failure is one such element, and it is a frequent contributor to semi-truck crashes. While some instances of air brake failure result...
What are the child car seat laws in Tennessee?
Did you know that an officer can pull you over for seat belt or child restraint violations? They can and will if they see your child is not in the proper type of safety seat. As a driver, the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security explains you are...
A look at the consequences of prolonged drug use
Using drugs does not have to be the reason people lose control of their lives and the relationships that matter to them. However, prolonged drug use with no effort to change habits may create long-term damage and costly consequences. When people understand the...
Tennessee ranks 11th in the nation for drunk driving
Drunk driving continues to cause injuries and claim lives across Tennessee and the rest of the United States. Yet, many motorists continue to engage in this unsafe driving behavior. Research shows that Tennessee motorists face a higher chance of encountering a drunk...
4 mistakes when sharing the road with commercial vehicles
You do not want to experience an accident with a commercial semi-truck. The damage is exponentially greater than regular passenger vehicle crashes. You also face more life-threatening injuries and complicated lawsuits with large corporations. According to the...