The Tennessee Legislature is trying to get tougher with uninsured motorists in our State, which currently ranks sixth in the nation for the number of uninsured drivers. The proposed bill would triple the fines for failing to have insurance (from $100 to $300). If a driver could not provide proof of…
Since the beginning of February, the FDA has been busy with recalls related to undeclared peanut allergens. A good number of the recalls are related to tainted cumin but not all. The foods involved are: Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Paprika (manufactured by Spiceco) Goya and Kirby – Black Bean Soup and Black…
Bruce Jenner of Olympic gold, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and gender transition fame was recently involved in a multi-car accident that left one woman dead. Because the accident resulted in a fatality, investigators are expected to review the cellphone records of all involved to see if distracted driving played…
The 2008-2009 salmonella outbreak prompted one of the biggest food recalls in this country’s history. 714 people were sickened and 9 people died as a result of tainted food. This month, federal prosecutors are seeking criminal penalties against the corporate management of a peanut company that faked lab results and failed to…
For the last six months, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has been testing a new software system conveniently called CRASH – Crash Reduction Analyzing Statistical History. The software system is designed to help police predict the spots where crashes are likely to occur. While this is still a pilot program, the system has…
For more than 50 years, inspections at poultry plants have been largely the same. That fact does not seem terribly remarkable until you think about the technological advancements we have seen in 50 years – from MRIs to DNA fingerprinting to electric cars. When presented in that light, you have to wonder…
The most common type of motorcycle accident is a car turning left in front of the motorcycle. Generally, this type of accident happens because the driver of the car is simply not looking carefully and fails to see the motorcycle. The more visible a motorcycle is the better. Loud pipes…
Under Tennessee law, a driver of a motorcycle can proceed through a red light under certain circumstances. T.C.A. § 55-8-110 (b) provides as follows: (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the driver of a motorcycle approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal utilizing a vehicle detection…
John and Joy Day both love motorcycles. In fact, their first date was a 17-hour motorcycle ride and hiking expedition. Joy on a 100th Anniversary Edition Harley Sportster and John on a BMW 1200CLC. So it is not surprising that at The Law Offices of John Day, P.C., we are…
Drivers who participate in transportation networking companies (TNC) may have a significant gap in coverage. Some insurance carriers are taking the position that the TNC driver is engaged in a commercial service any time they are logged into a ridesharing app and just looking for a passenger. Under such circumstances,…