9 Steps For Getting A Divorce Or Legal Separation By Logan-Thompson, P.C
Settle on a joint appeal or not. A joint request for separation implies that you and your spouse will file the Petition together. The benefit of a joint appeal is that the filing charge is shared and each spouse is in the know. If filed separately, the filing party pays the filing expense and the […]
Steps to Take Following An Auto Accident By Logan and Thompson, P.C.
Individuals are often unsure of the steps to take following an automobile accident. Such times are frightening and one’s physical as well as mental well-being may be at stake. If you find yourself in an accident, remember the following steps to maintain safety and sanity! The first step is making sure no one is seriously […]
Baby Seat Recall Highlights Products Liability Concerns
Most new parents try to do everything in their power to keep their children safe. Unfortunately, some products marketed for use by babies end up posing hidden dangers. When parents use these products, they could unknowingly be subjecting their infants to the risk of serious injury or even death. In one such recent case, the […]
Impaired Driving Continues To Be A Concern For Tennessee Officials
A recent report on traffic fatality statistics from the Tennessee Department of Safety shows that while distracted and impaired driving has decreased since 2007, plenty of work still remains to be done. The figures from the report suggest that teenagers in particular may need to be educated on the risks of driving while distracted, including […]
Safe Driving Near Schools, Buses As Summer Ends
As children head back to classes after summer break, Tennessee drivers need to be aware as they drive in both school zones and around school buses to protect students as they walk and ride to school. According to news.tn.gov, State Troopers issued more tickets for school zone violations during the 2012-2013 school year than for […]
Buzzed Driving Increases Risk Of Car Accidents
Everyone knows that drunk driving is dangerous. What many people may not realize, however, is that buzzed driving – driving after one or two drinks, with a blood alcohol content of less than the .08 legal limit – is also a significant danger. Indeed, one recently published study indicates that buzzed drivers are far more […]
Morgan Accident Focuses Attention On Truck Driver Fatigue
The problem of driver fatigue is a serious concern when it comes to truck accidents in the United States. As comedian and actor Tracy Morgan continues to recover from the serious injuries he suffered in a truck accident earlier this summer, he has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart. The truck driver purportedly responsible for […]
Speed And Alcohol May Have Been Factors In Deadly Car Crash
A Cheatham County car crash that may have involved speeding and alcohol has killed one person. Cheatham County crash led to one death and one injury, with charges pending A single-car crash that occurred in Cheatham County on July 26 has left one person dead and another injured, according to the Tennessean. The police report states that […]
Traffic Fatalities Down In Tennessee As Police Crack Down On DUI
On behalf of James Logan Despite fall in fatalities, DUI-related crashes are up in Chattanooga region Tennessee officials are saying that increased law enforcement efforts have helped drive the state’s traffic fatality rate to one of its lowest levels in decades, according to The Tennessean. Officials say that 961 people were killed last year in car […]
Proposed Regulatory Changes May Raise Already High Risk Of Truck Crashes
In 2014, CNBC reported that truck accidents have increased to the point that nearly 11 fatal truck accidents occur every day in the U.S. According to the same source, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data shows that large truck crashes kill about 4,000 people and cause 100,000 injuries yearly. Given these trends, many people in Cleveland might […]