Nearly every week, we get a call seeking representation after a dog bite or dog attack. The victims range from Amazon and UPS drivers to neighbors out walking their own dog. Sadly, more than 50% of all dog bite and dog attack victims are children. Because of their smaller stature,…
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April Fools’ Day
Ah, April Fools’ Day, a day on which people commonly play practical jokes because what better day to play a practical joke then on the day when people are expecting it. So tricky! Nonetheless, at The Law Offices of John Day, we thought we would play along. Which of these…
The Rule of Law: Why Should You Care?
The Rule of Law is critical to democracy. At its core, it means that everyone must follow and obey the law regardless of how much money you have, regardless of what position you hold and regardless of who you know. By adhering to the Rule of Law, we essentially agree…
$30,000, No Strings Attached
Following the Delta airlines crash at the Toronto airport last week, Delta has reportedly offered all passengers $30,000 “no strings attached and it does not affect rights”. Offers like this are rare and they raise a lot of questions such as: Is this an admission of liability by Delta? Can…
Winter Weather Driving Tips
If the forecasts are correct, a snowstorm is headed for Nashville and the rest of Middle Tennessee. While the kids will be ecstatic for a snow day, many of us are not that lucky and will have to venture out. Avoid accidents and stay safe by taking a few moments…
Hosting A Super Bowl Party This Sunday? Do You Know Your Legal Responsibilities?
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. Whether you are an Eagles fan, a Chiefs fan or you are just excited about the dips and commercials, if you are hosting a party, do you know legal responsibilities if you are serving alcohol? What about if your dog bites someone at the…
What Happens If You Are Hit By a Drunk Driver in Tennessee?
Drunk driving accidents are on the rise across the country, and Tennessee is no exception. Tennessee ranks 12th in the nation for drunk driving accidents, and nearly 27% of all fatal Tennessee car accidents involve a drunk driver. While every case is different, iIf a drunk driver hits you, there…
Bear Accident Is Like a Law School Exam Question
Whether out of boredom with teaching the same subject each year or to keep the exam sufficiently different every year to prevent collusion between students, law professors have historically used unusual scenarios as questions in their final exams. But then again, sometimes real life provides the most unusual facts. Recently,…
50 More Weeks to Lose Weight, Learn a Language and Organize Your Garage
How are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions? Every year, most of us make resolutions about how to improve our minds, health and lives. And each year, around this time, most of us tend to lose steam. Lasting change is hard, but we have some easy things you can…
The Guiliani Case: What Not to Do in a Lawsuit
Yesterday, former New York mayor and disbarred lawyer Rudy Guiliani was found in contempt of court. By way of background, Mr. Guiliani lost a defamation trial and now owes $148 million dollars to two poll workers he falsely accused of helping to steal the 2020 election. Following the judgment, the…