Driving under the influence of alcohol can lead to harsh repercussions regardless of one's age, but if you are a minor, you need to understand the different ways in which these allegations could shatter your life. Aside from penalties imposed by courts, young drivers...
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Motorcycle safety and reducing the odds of an accident
If you enjoy riding a motorcycle, you need to focus on your safety whenever you take to the road. Every year, motorcycle crashes result in thousands of deaths and devastating injuries, leaving workers sidelined and tearing families apart. As a motorcyclist or a...
How can TBIs change your marital life?
After suffering from a head injury, your life will change in ways that you may not have ever anticipated. For example, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has the ability to alter your personality and behavioral patterns, making it difficult for your loved ones to even...
Are these warning signs of a fractured skull?
Your head serves as one of the most vulnerable points when you get into a car crash, which means issues like traumatic brain injury (TBI) surface often in cases like yours. TBIs can manifest in many ways and often spread a span of severity. Among the more severe...
What is possession of drug paraphernalia?
Like most other states, Tennessee has some stiff penalties for those who possess controlled substances. Even though first-time offenders typically face misdemeanor charges, convictions may result in imprisonment. Even if you do not have drugs with you at the time of...
When can authorities search your car without a warrant?
Often, legal trouble starts with a Tennessee traffic stop. However, knowing and understanding your rights when authorities stop your vehicle may help you avoid unnecessary hardships. While law enforcement officers need to have a warrant before they may search your...
Speed, alcohol common crash factors during 100 Deadliest Days
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year is a deadly time to be on the road. More than 3,500 people died in car wrecks during this span across Tennessee and the nation between 2013 and 2017, with many safety advocates and others now referring to the...
How overloaded trucks put you at risk
Trucking companies keep profits as high as possible by delivering the most goods in the shortest amount of time. However, if they do this by cutting corners, they risk the safety of cargo and drivers. It also increases the risk to you and those in vehicles around them...
Does drowsy driving cause deadly crashes?
Drivers face many risks on the road. Some are avoidable, while others happen without much warning. Unfortunately, distracted driving always falls under the former category. A driver can and should do everything they can to avoid hitting the road while tired. But just...
What are all these charges in my arrest report?
Criminal charges can be frightening, especially if you do not know where to turn. To make matters worse, arresting officers often cite arrestees for many different crimes at once. Please do not let this common practice intimidate you into taking an action you might...