Public schools in Middle Tennessee have already started and tomorrow marks the first day of school for private schools. Of course, this means more drivers on the road during rush hour, more pedestrians and bikers and, of course, more buses. Do you know important Tennessee laws regarding pedestrians and bikers? …
A “never event” in medicine is an event that should not happen. It is generally considered a serious, preventable medical error that, in an ideal world, should not occur. One example of a “never event” is when a surgeon and the surgical team leave a sponge or medical device in…
In the first quarter of 2025, the number of recalled products in our country rose 25%. Primarily, the increase was a result of more recalls related to food, drink and pharmaceuticals, although consumer products had their highest number of recalls in 14 years. Interestingly, these increases come against a backdrop…
In a recent survey where drivers were asked to rank the driving behaviors that worried them the most, distracted driving was at the top of the list, ranking above both speeding and aggressive driving. In fact, 78% of drivers believe that distracted driving is a safety issue on their roadways. …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…