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New iPhone App Prevents Texting and Driving

Yesterday, we told you about the alarming increase in texting while driving amongst teens. Today, we want to share with you some new technology to help combat this dangerous and deadly behavior. Earlier this week, a new app was released in the Apple store. The app completely disables an iPhone while driving. The app…

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On-Call Chauffeurs and Things You Should Consider Before Letting Them Drive Your Little Deuce Coupe, Little Red Corvette or your Hot Rod Lincoln

OK, I will admit it. I am a card-carrying member of AARP and I am proud of it – mostly because of the discounts I have enjoyed since qualifying for membership at age 51.   Earlier this week, while reading the AARP monthly magazine, I was alerted to the growing trend of…

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Troubling News About Uber

For the reasons outlined in this prior post on the subject, we have been interested in  the tort implications associated with Uber and similar ride-sharing services.   Recently, we read some troubling comments from Uber’s CEO regarding an alleged assault perpetrated by an Uber driver. Apparently, an Uber driver allegedly choked a woman…

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Speed Limiters and Big Trucks: A New Law Is Coming Down the Road

Interstates 40, 65, 75, 24, and 81 cross through Tennessee, and Interstates 40, 65 and 24 run right through the heart of Nashville.  Thousands and thousands of tractor-trailer rigs pass over these highways every day, and most of the operators follow act responsibly and obey the laws that govern the…

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Mom and Dad Are Just Distracted As Everyone Else

Distracted driving is an epidemic and apparently no one is immune. According to a recent study, 90 percent of parent drivers have engaged in distracted driving with their child in the car with them. The distractions range from talking on the phone, texting while driving, handing a child food or a toy,…

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Auto Recalls and Cover-Ups

Last month, Toyota reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the United States Justice Department to resolve allegations that the automaker had covered up defects in its cars. Of course, this was after earlier paying $66 million for failing to timely report problems with unintended acceleration in its vehicles.  This month, General…

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