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April 15, 2020

Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 4

Nashville is incredibly fortunate to be home to world-class songwriters like Lee Thomas Miller, Wendall Mobley & Bob DiPiero. Songwriter’s Nights are a favorite of ours. It is fascinating to hear how hit songs came about. But did you ever think you, sitting at home in your pajamas during a quarantine, could write a song with a music legend? Well, Jon Bon Jovi is offering just that. Read on for a story that will make you smile, an important legal tip and your encouragement for the week. Continue reading

April 8, 2020

Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 3

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Time for a mid-week boost. We are back with some more legal tips and good news. First, we have a new give-away going on our Facebook page. All you have to do is upload a picture of you fur baby to be entered to win one of three $50 VISA gift cards to be given away on Friday, April 10, 2020. We have loved doing these fun quarantine give-aways to help folks with groceries or take-out dinner from a local restaurant. Now, on to some legal tips and more good news. Continue reading

April 1, 2020

Smiles, Encouragement and Tips – Week 2

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Last week, we started this mid-week boost where we try to give you something to smile about in the face of all the bad news and anxiety. We also want to give you some important legal tips that can help your neighbor or you during this time of social distancing. But, let’s start with an update. Continue reading

March 25, 2020

Smiles, Encouragement and Tips

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

This is hard. I don’t even have to explain what I am talking about. Everyone of us knows – all too well. Watching the news can make it harder with statistics on confirmed cases, economic fallout, dire predictions, etc. Scrolling through social media, it is easy to find doomsday rumors, finger-pointing and crazy conspiracy theories. So we wanted to try and help be the antidote to all that bad news and noise and join the ranks of those who are trying to make people smile and feel better. We want to remind people that as Tennesseans we are strong and resilient and this too shall pass. So here is your mid-week boost. Continue reading

March 18, 2020

Car Cameras May Be Recording More Than You Think

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Since 2018, federal law requires all new American cars to have at least one camera: a rearview camera. Many vehicles have multiple cameras that will record even when the vehicle is off, and some vehicles have cameras that monitor the driver’s face. Car cameras have lots of benefits but they also raise some interesting questions for car accident cases and beyond.

March 10, 2020

Spring Forward Safety Checks

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Spring forward was this Sunday. While most of us are not crazy about the time change and need a few days to adjust our body clocks, it does serve as a good reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. And now, vehicle manufacturers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration want to use the time change to remind you to do one other safety check, and we love the idea.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched its first-ever Safety Recall Week. The initiative is designed to encourage car and truck owners to check for open recalls on their vehicle twice a year — with the changing of the time. Here are some important facts you may not know about vehicle recalls and why they are so important: Continue reading

March 2, 2020

Breaking the Silence: What to Do If You Suspect Sexual Abuse?

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Recently, the Boy Scouts of America declared bankruptcy as a result of sexual abuse claims. Less than a week later, a New York jury found Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul, guilty on two felonies: rape and criminal sexual act and still faces similar charges in California. These cases share some interesting similarities and will help create a lasting impact on the landscape of sexual abuse cases. Read on to make sure you know your responsibilities with respect to sexual abuse claims.

February 24, 2020

Trucking Accidents Are on the Rise – Know Your Risk

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Currently, the Trump Administration is working to relax trucking regulations. Yet, trucking accidents have increased 40% since 2009. According to the most recent data, 4,136 people lose their lives each year in trucking accidents (trucking accidents includes semis and other large commercial vehicles), and another 87,000 are injured. Do you know when and where you are most likely to have an accident with a truck driver? Read on for these and other important information about deadly trucking accidents. Continue reading

February 21, 2020

Do You Know What To Do After An Accident?

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Unfortunately, chances are you will be in one. Experts estimate, on average, drivers will experience a car accident every 18 years, so most folks will have multiple car accidents in their lifetime even if they are only minor. With those odds, it is time you brush up on what to do, and just as importantly, what not to do following an accident. And, because accidents tend to shake us up, we recommend you print this post to keep in your glove box, so that you can easily reference it if you need to do so. Continue reading

February 11, 2020

Breast Implant Injuries Caused by Accidents

by The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.

Each year in the United States, more than 400,000 women will choose to have breast implants. Seventy-five percent of those surgeries are performed on healthy breasts for aesthetic reasons, and the remaining twenty-five percent are performed following mastectomies. Regardless of the reason, breast implants can either be ruptured or displaced in an accident and, depending upon the circumstances, you might not know it for some time. If you or a loved one has breast implants, read on to find out what to do following an accident. Continue reading