When stopped by law enforcement, no one wants to potentially incriminate him or herself and risk a ticket or worse, an arrest. To avoid possibly giving the authorities evidence to use against them, many drivers consider refusing requests to submit to blood alcohol...
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Tests to measure nerve damage after an accident
In an accident, nerve damage can result from injuries to the central nervous system, i.e., the brain and the spinal cord, or to the peripheral nerves. In either case, nerve damage can affect your ability to move. Doctors use several different tests to diagnose nerve...
How does speed affect car accident injuries?
Speeding is the main contributor to car crashes in both freeway and rural settings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that in 2019, speeding played a part in more than 25% of fatal crashes recorded. Speeding can also affect the seriousness of...
Tennessee Senate votes to reform criminal HIV disclosure laws
During the HIV epidemic in the '80s and '90s, many states utilized the force of law to contain outbreaks—including punitive measures against those with HIV in certain situations. Today, society has a different, less stigmatized view of the disease but state laws...
How does digital currency factor into divorce?
When going through a divorce, it is important to prepare for the asset division. This often serves as one of the lengthiest parts of the process, giving all participants a major headache. Many people will try to take the confusion of this step as a way to get away...
Is it safe to buy a used car seat for your child?
If you have a child, you undoubtedly understand the importance of strapping him or her into a size-appropriate car seat. After all, not only do car seats increase your child's chances of surviving a car accident, but Tennessee law also requires you to use one....
Tennessee senators debate medical marijuana bill
At the time of writing, a total of 36 states have opted to legalize cannabis in some form or another. For the other states, that means taking a look at their own cannabis laws and deciding whether to join the pack or not. As WTVC News reports, Tennessee lawmakers had...
Should you try bird nesting?
When looking into potential options to help you through a divorce, you might come across bird nesting. This relatively up-and-coming option has a lot to offer, and it appeals to many families that still have a desire to co-parent. But will bird nesting work for you?...
How can you cope with your divorce emotionally?
Divorce can affect your finances, your family life, and your emotions. That is why it is crucial to find health coping mechanisms during divorce. Keeping your emotions in check can help you make decisions that are in your best interest, while also reducing stress....
What factors determine a fair and equitable property settlement?
When you divorce in Tennessee, the law requires you and your about-to-be former spouse to divide your marital property fairly and equitably between the two of you. However, as FindLaw points out, this does not mean that you necessarily need to divide this property in...