Premises liability refers to the legal concept of property owners being responsible for the safety of their house and land. The idea behind this is to reduce the chances that a visitor to the property sustains an injury due to the owner's negligence and to hold the...
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What damages can you recover from a truck accident?
Of the various types of auto accidents, truck accidents are typically the worst. Because trucks are so long and heavy, they can cause severe property damage and bodily injury. What are compensatory damages? Compensatory damages refer to the financial recovery of...
What brain trauma can car crashes result in?
Car crashes can easily result in severe injuries all over the body. Some end up taking a lot of headline attention, such as traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in specific can truly alter the life of the victim suffering...
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...
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...
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...
Why are truckers so susceptible to drowsiness?
Drowsiness is an issue that can affect any driver at any level of experience. After all, sleep deprivation or tiredness has nothing to do with how skilled a driver is, or even how used to driving without sleep they may feel like they are. Truckers in particular often...