If you thought taking the car keys away from an aging loved one was a tough thing to think about, have you considered how you will approach the topics of guns? People 65 and older have the highest rate of gun ownership in the U.S. Age alone does not mean that a person cannot safely […]
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Federal Tort Claims Act: Can You Sue the United States Government?
October 18, 2018 By
The quick answer to the question “Can you sue the US government?” is “Yes,” but that has not always been the case. Prior to 1946, when the Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA” or “Act”) was passed, a legal doctrine known as sovereign immunity prevented citizens from being able to take their government to court. While […]
Tesla Pays $5 Million Settlement in Autopilot Case
September 13, 2018 By
Without admitting to wrongdoing, Tesla recently paid $5 million in a class action lawsuit settlement after its Autopilot “self-driving” system was deemed the cause of two fatal car crashes in which drivers had enabled Tesla’s driving assist system. At the conclusion of the suit, Tesla claimed to have implemented improved Autopilot hardware and software and […]
New Hands-Free Law Takes Hold in Georgia
July 24, 2018 By
The Hands-Free Georgia Act took effect on July 1st, so it might be useful to go through some of the statute’s requirements and penalties. Since ignorance of the law is not a permissible defense, it is a good idea to build a basic understanding of the law’s prohibitions and how those prohibitions might affect your […]
Colorado Bicycle Laws Designed to Keep You Safe
July 6, 2018 By
Cycling is an increasingly popular activity across the U.S. The number of people traveling to work by bike increased 60 percent in the decade after 2000. Colorado, with plains, mountains and bicycle-friendly cities, has always been a great place to ride. While it’s a healthy, earth-friendly mode of transport, it does carry risks of an […]
Backup Cameras Required in New Vehicles
May 29, 2018 By
Federal regulations pending since 2008 finally took effect earlier this month, requiring automakers to attach backup cameras to all new vehicles. Many high-end cars already have this feature, but now all newly-manufactured vehicles must contain a rearview camera. Regulators and lawmakers hope the device will reduce the number of pedestrian deaths – especially those involving […]
April 20th Could Be a Relatively Dangerous Day for Drivers
April 16, 2018 By
Since the early nineties, pot smokers everywhere have celebrated their beloved cannabinoid substance every year on the 20th of April. Four-Twenty marks a holiday for some, but according to a study published on the JAMA Network, it may be the source of an increase in fatal car accidents. Researchers collected fatal crash data for 4/20 […]
An Introduction to Liability
March 28, 2018 By
After you’ve been in an automobile accident, it is very important to determine who is at fault. Determining which party is at fault is tantamount to determining liability, and liability is the name of the game when it comes to obtaining compensation for your injuries and other damages. For this reason, it is very important […]
Fox & Farley, Attorneys at Law
March 27, 2018 By
Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers With Decades of Experience In Tennessee, thousands of people are injured every year by the negligent acts of others. Injuries sustained in traumatic accidents range from mild scratches and bruises to more severe problems, such as concussions, broken bones, and paralysis. But the trauma resulting from an accident can have serious […]
