For Valentine’s Day, I received a gift card for a spa. When I began to book an appointment online for the massage, I was asked to electronically sign a Release of All Claims. Among other things, the Release of All Claims for a massage at this spa stated that if…
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What to Do After a Bicycle Accident
The most common cause of a bike accident is collision with a car or truck. Not surprisingly, given the disparity in weight and protection between a bicycle and car, the bicyclist typically suffers serious injuries. Most bicycle accidents occur in urban areas and are caused by a car or…
When Not to Drive
We have a 16-year-old in our house so we have recently re-experienced the thrill of being able to drive. For those of us who do not live in walkable cities, driving is independence. It is being able to go where you want when you want. However, today’s post is going…
Maybe We Are Doing it Wrong?
Fatal car accidents are falling in most countries but not the United States. Why is that? Like most complex problems, there is not a singular cause, and some of the causes are uniquely American. For instance, in Europe, 75% of the vehicles have manual transmissions. In the U.S., only 4%…
Tennessee 7th Worst in the Nation for Truck Accidents
Last week, we told you that Tennessee ranked as the 7th worst in the nation for car accidents and how to protect yourself with uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Unfortunately, Tennessee also ranks 7th worse in the nation for accidents involving trucks, so this week we have advice for you in…
Legal Tidbits in the News That You Should Know
Recently, several news stories related to safety and injury law caught our attention. We thought we would discuss each one quickly. Let’s get started: Marketing genius Seth Godin wrote an interesting post titled: If They Know, They Should Tell Us. Seth’s point was that many different companies and fields have…
New Year Advice from an Injury Lawyer
How are you doing on your New Year’s resolution? Whether you love them or hate them, resolutions are a New Year tradition for most people. The purpose, of course, is to identify areas in your life for improvement and then resolving to stop doing the bad things or begin doing…
Safe Ride Home: Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is
Since 2018, The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. has offered a safe ride home on New Year’s Eve in Rutherford County, and we are excited to continue the tradition again this year. Tennessee is one of the worst states for drunk driving, ranking 12th according to Forbes. And, according…
No More Right on Red?
Before we talk about the possible end of right on red, let’s talk about how it got started. During the 1970 energy crisis, the federal government launched two initiatives in an effort to reduce fuel usage. The first was the 55-mph speed limit for fuel efficiency. The second was the…
Don’t Be Cute
Litigation is fighting with rules, confrontation with a referee. Most people do not enjoy confrontation, and for others, it brings out their worst. If you are involved in litigation or have a claim that may result in litigation, please take our advice: don’t get cute. A few news articles lately…