The Terry Law Firm Blog
For teens across Tennessee and throughout the U.S., we are currently in one of the best times of the year, as classes are officially finished and school-related activities are drawing to a close. Indeed, this means they are now free to focus on some of their favorite and time-honored summer pastimes, including working a summer […]
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, thousands of children here in the U.S. have been diagnosed with some sort of food allergy, with the most common allergen being peanut, followed closely by milk and shellfish. Furthermore, the AAAAI found that as many as 38.7 percent of children with these food allergies […]
While the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety made some very disturbing findings concerning the incidence of texting while driving in its 2014 report on driver behavior, it did make at least one finding that served as cause for encouragement: nearly 85 percent of surveyed drivers indicated that they knew this conduct was “completely unacceptable.” If […]
We are currently in the midst of a very exciting time for many teens here in Tennessee. That’s because Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner and, perhaps more significantly, we are in the height of graduation season. Of course, with the large number of graduation celebrations and the freedom of summer vacation comes […]
While much of the action concerning serious brain injuries in sports has revolved around professional football over the last few years, we are now starting to see other sports agencies commission their own studies and consult with their own experts in an attempt to better understand the toll of concussions and other head trauma. For […]
One of the most sought after devices for technophiles and fashionistas alike in 2015 is the smartwatch. These gadgets, manufactured by tech giants like Apple, Samsung, LG and Sony, naturally do more than just tell time, allowing users to talk and text, surf the Internet and download various apps. As impressive as these features are, […]
In a series of ongoing posts, our blog has been discussing how those electing to utilize the services of one of the nation’s more than 4,000 registered bus carriers should always conduct the necessary research, as cheaper isn’t always better or safer. Indeed, we’ve explored two of three steps recommended by the Federal Motor Carrier […]
Anyone undertaking a cross-country road trip will likely be amazed by not just the changing landscape and regional landmarks, but also by the great disparity concerning speed limits. That’s because 14 states currently have speed limits ranging from 75 miles-per-hour all the way to an astounding 85 miles-per-hour. While these higher speed limits can typically […]
Storms ripped across the country this past weekend. The winds blew strong, pulling branches down from trees and ripping their roots right out of the ground. The skies opened up and dropped inches of rain onto the ground. There were even reports of large chunks of hail. The National Weather Service data showed that the […]
We recently discussed how more and more bicyclists will be returning to the roads in the coming weeks now that favorable weather conditions have returned. We also discussed how of these bicyclists will need to be especially careful given the negligent driving practices of many of the motorists with whom they share the road. Indeed, […]