New Feature on Ford Lincoln Aims to Help Fatigued Drivers
Go to New Feature on Ford Lincoln Aims to Help Fatigued DriversAs many drivers may find themselves on the road this holiday season to spend time with family and friends, it is important to remember basic driving safety rules, such as driving distraction-free and wearing your seat belt. Another common danger to motorists on long trips is fatigue, which may not receive as much attention as…
Understanding Negligent Security Claims in Tennessee
Go to Understanding Negligent Security Claims in TennesseeThe legal term “premises liability” holds property owners legally responsible for any accidents and injuries that occur on their property. The most common premises liability cases involve slip and fall accidents, but a very important type of premises liability claim, and perhaps not as well known, is negligent security. Building and property owners are responsible…
New Campaign Aimed at Teens to Prevent Distracted Driving
Go to New Campaign Aimed at Teens to Prevent Distracted DrivingThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is launching a new campaign to warn teens of the dangers of distracted driving, according to USA Today. The DOT has created a public service announcement (PSA) called “OMG” that will air at movie theaters and various gas station pumps with video screens across the country. The PSA is designed…
4-Year-Old Bitten by Pit Bull in Chattanooga
Go to 4-Year-Old Bitten by Pit Bull in ChattanoogaAccording to a report by TimesFreePress.com, a four-year-old boy was bitten around the neck by a neighbor’s pit bull recently. The attack, which occurred in the Silverdale area, happened in the evening while the young child was playing in the front yard of his home with his father. A police spokeswoman stated the dog reportedly broke…
Tennessee Workplace Accident Yields Safety Scrutiny
Go to Tennessee Workplace Accident Yields Safety ScrutinyStatistics show that accidents involving exploding dust have been connected to a minimum of six workplace fatalities in 2011. Five of those occurred in different incidents at Tennessee factories that produce powdered metal for carmakers and other industrial applications. These accidents are seen every year across the nation in factories that process fine metal, wood, or chemical…
Stay Safe in the Kitchen This Thanksgiving
Go to Stay Safe in the Kitchen This ThanksgivingAll the hours spent in the kitchen over the Thanksgiving holiday result in amazing meals. Unfortunately, that increased activity also raises the chances of residential home fires, according to data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The organization said that the Thanksgiving holiday sees three times the nation’s daily average in emergency fire accidents.…
Jasper School for Special Needs Found Violating Safety Standards, Operating Illegally
Go to Jasper School for Special Needs Found Violating Safety Standards, Operating IllegallyBack in 2001, a school in Jasper was closed down due to numerous safety violations. Among the violations was the presence of asbestos. Last month, 10 years later, the local fire marshall was informed that classes for special needs and alternative students were still being conducted at what’s now called the Marion County Academy. According to…
Wolfgang Puck Recalls Over 20,000 Griddles for Electric Shock Risk
Go to Wolfgang Puck Recalls Over 20,000 Griddles for Electric Shock RiskDue to a risk of electric shock to users, culinary giant Wolfgang Puck recently recalled 27,000 units of his Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill Griddles. The product was sold exclusively by The Home Shopping Network (with orders placed on the phone and via the website hsn.com) over the period of approximately one year. The product…
Fighting Deadly Distractions Behind The Wheel
Go to Fighting Deadly Distractions Behind The WheelDistracted driving has become one of the most insidious and deadly threats to highways across the country. While the behavior that causes distracted driving occurs throughout all ages and demographics, young drivers are among those hit the hardest. For that reason, Tennessee state officials and community members are joining forces with the National Highway Traffic…
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Gary Massey, Jr., is a well-known courtroom advocate practicing law in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gary is a native of Tennessee who began practicing law in 1998. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law where he was ranked in the top 3% of his class and was an editor of the Cumberland Law Review.
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