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...]
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...]
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...]
BICYCLISTS
Pedalcyclists are bicyclists and other cyclists including riders of two-wheel, nonmotorized vehicles, tricycles and unicycles powered solely by pedals. Each year about 2 percent of motor vehicle crash deaths are bicyclists. In a majority of bicyclist deaths, the most serious injuries are to the head, highlighting the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet. More adults across the country are … [Read more...]
Halloween
Halloween. Yes, it is that time of the year again for our little ones, teenagers, and some young adults to hit the streets in search of all the candy they can get in their bags. As with any outdoor activity – especially one that is done primarily after dark – one cannot express Halloween safety tips too often. Before the children even get out of the house to begin their Halloween … [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...]
FEDERAL LABOR STANDARD ACT (FLSA) OVERTIME PAY
FEDERAL LABOR STANDARD ACT Let’s begin with an overview of the Federal Labor Standard Act (commonly referred to as FLSA or Wages and Hours Bill) as you need to understand your rights to overtime pay. This is a federal statute of the United States. The Federal Labor Standard Act introduced the 40-hour work week, established a national minimum wage, guaranteed “time-and-a-half” for … [Read more...]