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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI)
Driving Under the Influence Generally, in Tennessee, it is illegal for a person to drive or be in control of an automobile or any motor-driven vehicle (which includes golf carts, tractors and motorized scooters) on any public road, highway, street, alley, parking lot, or any other premises frequented by the public while under the influence of any intoxicant (including both illegal drugs and … [Read more...]
Complaint
The word “complaint” has many definitions, but in this case, we are referring to the legal definition. Complaint: In legal terminology, a complaint in a civil action is any formal legal document that sets out the facts and legal reasons (cause of action) the filing party or parties (the plaintiff(s)) believes are sufficient to support a claim against the party or parties against … [Read more...]
PROBABLE CAUSE
Probable Cause: the standard by which police authorities have reason to obtain a warrant for the arrest of a suspected criminal. The standard also applies to personal or property searches. www.wikipedia.com Probable cause is a level of reasonable belief, based on facts that are required to sue a person in civil court or to arrest and prosecute a person in criminal court. Before a person can … [Read more...]
ROAD RAGE
Road rage is aggressive or angry behavior by a driver of an automobile or other road vehicle which includes rude gestures, verbal insults, physical threats or dangerous driving methods targeted toward another driver in an effort to intimidate or release frustration. Road rage can lead to altercations, assaults and collisions that result in serious physical injuries or even death. The … [Read more...]
Statute of Limitations
All states have their own statute of limitations, but they are not all alike. Statute of Limitations-According to Alabama Code 6-2-1, et seq: Personal injury and negligence – 2 years; Injury to personal property and trespass – 6 years (still only 2 years if negligence); Libel/slander/defamation – 2 years from the date of publication or when spoken; Medical, legal and professional … [Read more...]
ELDERLY DRIVERS
Let’s face it. Sooner or later we will become “elderly drivers”. Being able to drive has always been a symbol of our independence. The thought of how hold can I be and still be allowed to drive is a very uneasy feeling. What we have found out is that it is not being an elderly driver that matters – it’s your health. Most states are not out to take your license just because you reach a … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is generally defined as the time period beginning 6 p.m. on Friday and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Monday. It is one of the busiest traveling times of the year as millions of motorists will be on our highways for a last minute fling for the end of summer vacation. We are not trying to discourage anyone from traveling on this labor day weekend, but we would like to bring to light a … [Read more...]
18 WHEELER ACCIDENTS-DEVASTATING
18-wheeler accidents (a/k/a big rigs, tractor trailers) on the highways and interstates across America can be devastating. You can catch yourself gripping the steering wheel tighter and just trying to hold on to get by or let them by (whatever the situation may be). Every day there are news reports about road closures or traffic backups as a result of a major wreck caused by an 18 … [Read more...]
FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT-INJURIES
FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT-INJURIES The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a 1946 federal statute that permits private parties to sue the United States in a federal court for most torts (injuries) committed by persons acting on behalf of the United States. The United States is liable to the same extent an individual would be in like circumstances. The statute substitutes the United States … [Read more...]