Cleveland Legal Blog
Is it unsafe to eat while driving?
Tennessee drivers know that some behaviors are riskier than others. Distracted driving behaviors often slot into this category. But do you know what distracted driving is? Today we will look at the answer to that question. We will look at some lesser known examples of...
Should you establish paternity?
Tennessee fathers must ask themselves several questions on the birth of their child. One of these questions is whether you want to establish legal paternity. For many fathers, this is not a question they spend much time on. For others, it may be a question to agonize...
Head-on collision claims life of Tennessean actress
While the highways of the United States' southern regions, such as Georgia and Tennessee, offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, they are often also deadly. Car and large truck accidents happen often in the rolling hills of the state's highways, and...
What is a wrongful death lawsuit?
When your family loses a loved one due to the actions or negligence of another person, you may file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover certain damages. While no amount of money can bring a loved one back, compensation is to help ease your monetary suffering that...
What does it mean to be a relative caregiver?
The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services explains how the relative caregiver program may allow non-parent caregivers to access resources to support abandoned, orphaned, abused or neglected minor children. DCS works with private community agencies to serve...
Should you drive a truck in the left lane?
In many states, the left lane on a highway is typically reserved for fast vehicles passing one another. As a truck driver, it may be confusing to decide whether or not it is proper to drive there in certain circumstances. Benefits of the left lane Truckers may feel...
What are teens most at risk behind the wheel?
Teens and Car Crashes For your teenager to receive his or her driver’s license is a milestone and rite of passage. Naturally, you do not want to spoil it with a car accident. Car accidents are a leading cause in teen death, according to the CDC. Understanding the...
Why parents should check their child’s car seat expiration date
Tennessee was the first state to enact child car seat laws in 1978. Every state has child car safety seat laws now, and they make a difference. Car seats reduce the risk of car accident fatalities by 71% in infants and 54% in toddlers, according to the National...
Can I find evidence of an affair in our finances?
Money leaves a trail, and it is virtually impossible to conceal spending completely from someone who is determined to find it. If you suspect that your spouse is cheating on you, an examination of your joint accounts and returns could reveal dubious activity. You...
Can parents help reduce their teenager’s driving risk?
Every time a teenager gets behind the wheel, there is an increased chance of an accident. Teens present the highest risk compared to drivers in all other age groups. While states help combat this risk by requiring graduated driver licensing programs, parents also...
