RESPONSIBILITY FOR DOGS AND PETS. It is a big responsibility to own a pet. We all love our pets. But the reality is there are some breeds that can be more aggressive than others. Because of instances in which they have been known to attack people and other animals, laws had to be established to protect the public. In the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Code Annotated is as … [Read more...]
WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!
WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO What to do and what not to do. There you are driving along minding your own business and you look in the rear view mirror and there it is – flashing blue lights right behind you. What do you do and/or not do? That is the question. Here are some ideas. DO: What to do. Turn on your flashers to let the officer know that you have seen his lights and you are … [Read more...]
INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN CAR COLLISION
Being involved in a Hit-and-run car collision is the act of causing (or contributing to) a traffic crash (such as colliding with a person or a fixture), and failing to stop and identify oneself afterwards. It is considered a crime in most jurisdictions. In many jurisdictions there may be an additional obligation to exchange information about one's financial responsibility (including any … [Read more...]
PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Personal injury lawyers represent people who are injured and have nowhere else to turn. Personal injury lawyers seek justice and accountability for clients who are injured by the negligence and misconduct of others and they help individuals and families get their lives back on track after devastating harm. Our environment is cleaner, our medicine is better and our cars are safer today, thanks … [Read more...]
WHAT IS A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER?
What is a personal injury lawyer? According to Wikipedia: What is a personal injury lawyer? It is a lawyer who provides legal representation to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity. Thus, personal injury lawyers tend to be especially knowledgeable and have … [Read more...]
GET YOU PULLED OVER BY POLICE
GET YOU PULLED OVER BY POLICE Get you pulled over by police. There are many reasons that police officers may pull a person over in their vehicle. We just wanted to discuss a few. Speeding will get you pulled over: No doubt officers all across the country agree that this is the Number 1 reason for pulling people over. Remember – those posted speed limit signs are there for … [Read more...]
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS Automobile accidents happen every day. The following are some likely causes or contributing factors. Automobile accidents and Inclement weather: Rain is always a problem on the roadways as the road surfaces become slick (day or night). And in the winter when the temperatures drop and the rain becomes ice, sleet or snow, the roadways become far more … [Read more...]
SCHOOL BUS CRASH
School bus crash kills 5 innocent children in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The fatalities included four girls and one boy - one kindergartener, one first grader and three fourth graders. A school bus crash is not the headline we wanted to see this morning - especially just a few days away from the holidays. CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) - The school bus crash arrest report for school bus driver … [Read more...]
Ex parte communications
Ex parte communications: Refers to the improper contact and communication with the other party in a lawsuit or a judge involved in the lawsuit. Our office receives calls and emails from people regarding representing them in their cause of action merely because they don’t trust their local attorneys. They are of the belief that the local attorneys and judges are all “in cahoots” with each … [Read more...]
THANKSGIVING DAY TRAVEL
Thanksgiving day travel. We don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday. It is so wonderful to gather with family and friends to give thanks for each other and the bountiful blessings on the table. But with family and friends scattered out across the nation, sometimes getting all together on one special day can be difficult. According to AAA about 47 million people traveled 50 … [Read more...]