When summer winds down and fall starts again, the days gradually grow shorter and the nights longer – and that means the risks for pedestrians increase. According to government data, more than 35% of all pedestrian fatalities occur in the dark, while an additional 39%...
Clarksville Legal Issues Blog
What rules apply to dog bite injury claims in Tennessee?
There are thousands of dogs living as companion animals in Tennessee, and most of them are very friendly animals. However, some dogs occasionally injure people when they become aggressive. Perhaps someone encounters a dog running loose in a park, or maybe an animal...
3 reasons people choose to fight Tennessee DUI charges
There are numerous rules that restrict what people can do while in control of motor vehicles in Tennessee. Drivers often overestimate their ability and might think that they can break traffic laws without putting themselves at risk of a crash. One common traffic...
What happens to TRICARE coverage after divorce?
If you’re married to a current or retired service member, you likely haven’t had to worry about health insurance because you’re covered by TRICARE. If you’re going to be divorcing, however, you need to determine whether that coverage will continue. If you have...
Why you need skilled legal help if charged with domestic assault
If someone's romantic partner or their neighbor calls the police during an argument, an arrest might lead to domestic assault charges. Those accused of engaging in interpersonal violence against someone who lives in the same home as them or with whom they share a...
3 ways that military criminal defense is different from civilian cases
Charges filed against those who are serving in the military are grounds for major concern. Those who are pursuing a military career may recognize that even minor infractions may affect their upward mobility and their ability to qualify for necessary security...
Tennessee is one of the most dangerous states for fatal truck crashes
Large semi-trucks provide ground transportation for goods and raw materials in the United States and they play a major role in the modern economy. They provide well-compensated jobs for many blue-collar workers and keep transportation costs affordable, even when...
How can I keep the details of my divorce private?
Divorce is rarely a pleasant process, but some divorces become outrageous public spectacles that damage everybody involved. Once the details become public, friends, relatives and neighbors can feel forced to choose sides, and the damage to someone’s personal and...
Car crash deaths are up in Tennessee
The risk of a collision is the dark underside of the convenience of individual transportation. The average person is aware that crashes occur but likely believes that their own skill will protect them from a major collision. An individual's skill, patience and safety...
Getting your life on track after an arrest
All it takes is a mistake or an officer misunderstanding a situation for you to end up arrested. All of a sudden, you could face criminal charges that could completely derail your plans for the upcoming months and possibly the rest of your life. Even if the charges...