The short answer is “Yes”. You absolutely can use an AI tool to help you handle your claim yourself. But the better question is this: Should you use an AI tool to handle your own personal injury claim? We believe the answer to that question is “No.” Allow us to explain. Continue reading
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? Do you know under which circumstances you do not have to stop for a school bus with activated lights? Take our true/false quiz and see what grade you receive on driver safety. Continue reading
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. Unfortunately, they are right. In a recent Nationwide Insurance survey, 20% of drivers admit to texting while driving, 15% use social media, 13% actually watch videos and 11% write or read emails while driving. Most people would agree that all of this is distracted driving. But, what about simply talking on the phone? Is hands-free cellphone use any better? What about talking with passengers in the car? What about listening to the radio? Continue reading
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 Tennessee roadway/safety laws is an April Fools’ joke? Can you spot the fake? Continue reading
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 the passengers still pursue legal action against Delta? Was Delta required by aviation law to make this offer or is it a gesture of good will? Read on for some answers. Continue reading
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 to remind yourself of winter weather driving tips and other safety considerations. Continue reading
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 party? What about if your buffalo chicken dip gives everyone food poisoning? Read on to learn how Tennessee law handles some of these questions. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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 do to substantially protect your financial well-being in 2025. Read on for 3 easy resolutions. Continue reading
Do you have plans to go out for New Year’s Eve? As you celebrate the end of 2024, be sure to start 2025 safely and responsibly. According to the National Safety Council, on New Year’s Eve, 42% of fatal car crashes are alcohol-related, which is triple the rate of other days throughout the year. The Murfreesboro office of the Law Offices of John Day wants to help get you home safely. For the 8th consecutive year, we are offering Uber rides home on New Year’s Eve. Read on for details and the Uber code. Continue reading
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