Archive for April 2015
I am a Hit and Run Auto Accident Victim — What Should I Do Next?
Here’s an account of a situation that happens all too often on the roads: “I was in my car at a complete stop during heavy traffic when something struck me from behind and rammed my car into the back of the car in front of me. While I was recovering from the shock of what…
Read MorePutting the Rad in Radar: A Gun Which Can Catch You Texting is in the Works
If you think you’re safe from a ticket because you’re texting below window level, think again. A Virginia-based company called ComSonics is developing a new type of radar gun that could allow law enforcement officials to determine whether or not you’re texting and driving. The gun will hone in on frequencies emitted by your cell…
Read MoreSlip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee — Oops! I’ve Fallen and Gotten Hurt
Are you aware of just how hazardous it can be to walk across the floor? According to OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Administration), slip and fall accidents account for 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities in the U.S. Slip and fall accidents are not just…
Read MoreTennessee Saw an Increased Number of DUIs in 2014
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its report with the latest findings for 2014. The data shows that 29,544 people were arrested for DUI last year, an increase of 639 people from 2013. According to the Chattanooga Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, “the bump is due to new techniques that include using analytic…
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