There is no denying that Tennessee is being hit hard by the current opioid crisis. 1,451 Tennesseans died from drug overdoses (many involving opioids) in 2015—the same year there were more active opioid prescriptions than people in the state. In 2016, the number of overdose…
The trucking industry has been troubled by significant issues in recent years. There was a freight recession in 2016. The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate was a topic of much debate in 2017, barely eclipsing the concern over changing hours-of-service rules. The problem of substance…
There was a crash on Lamar Avenue at Knight Arnold on Monday, October 23, at about 9:30 p.m. that left one women dead. Media reports say that Joseph Maxim, from San Bernadino, California has been arrested for disregarding a red light and reckless driving. While…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit answered this complicated question in Profita v. Regents of Univ. of Colo., No. 17-1127 (10th Cir. 2017). After twice failing clinical rotations at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (“Medical School”), Taylor Christian Profita…
How critical is understanding the lifetime costs for your child before you settle your lawsuit? When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, there are many factors to consider when planning for the future. The projected expenses associated with managing cerebral palsy are important to…
Energy drinks can be found everywhere, and despite warnings, they are still being consumed at an increasingly alarming rate. As safety concerns increase, the same questions are still being asked: Should anyone drink energy drinks? For those that insist on a quick “pick me up”…
In a hernia mesh lawsuit filed on August 31, 2017, a Florida man claims that after he was implanted with a C. R. Bard mesh product during a hernia repair, he suffered serious injuries. The case is pending in Volusia County, Florida. Bard Hernia Mesh…
Microsoft recently introduced a new workplace safety demo that uses technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance workplace safety. The safety solution uses existing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, along with AI, to create a tool that can be used in high-risk work environments including factories,…
Last week, a user asked this question on the Parents Caring for Special Needs Kids Facebook community page: How are moms with special needs kids finding good trustees for their special needs trusts? Seems like there are a lot of different avenues, but it’s a…
Sanofi-Aventis obtained billions of dollars in increased revenues at the expense of unwary cancer victims simply hoping to survive their condition and return to a normal life.