It's only a matter of time before automated technology becomes common on land, air and sea. While driverless cars are getting most of the attention, companies are also exploring driverless technology on ships.Executives at Rolls-Royce predict that within a decade,...
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Walking the fine line of longshore and harbor workers’ comp
In terms of employment law, you might say that longshoremen and harbor workers occupy a place between seamen and land-based employees. Because they are part of a vast maritime industry, but do not necessarily go out to sea, the federal government created the Longshore...
Man killed in car crash; police indicate his failure to yield
Many accidents that occur nationwide, including in Tennessee, present difficult questions about which driver was primarily at fault. That appears to be the kind of question that is being raised regarding a recent car crash in South Nashville that reportedly involved a...
2 teens die in fiery car crash when 15-year-old loses control
Tennessee has a graduated license program that allows teenagers younger than 18 to gain driving experience under adult supervision. As experience is gained, a driver graduates to less restrictive driving until eventual full licensure. When a teenager applies for a...
Boating accident may give rise to personal injury claim
Tennessee is a state that is rich in having a large number of rivers, lakes and waterways. Boating accidents in the state are consequently a regular occurrence. When a boating accident occurs due to the negligent operation of the boat or another boat involved in a...
Bill tries to stop personal injury caused by bus drivers
Tennessee law prohibits bus drivers from using a mobile phone while the bus is in motion and while transporting children unless there is an emergency need to use the phone. The current law is a Class C misdemeanor with a $50 fine. That was criticized as totally...
Car crash sends 2 women to the hospital after car crosses median
The task of driving defensively is underplayed in Tennessee and throughout the country; however, significant numbers of lives might be saved each year if a bit more promotion would be devoted to that safety subject. It is crucial for a driver to anticipate bad things...
1 woman dies after fatal rear-end car crash on I-24
A rear-end collision is generally caused by the negligence of the driver who hits the other vehicle in the rear. The rules of the road in Tennessee and other states, whose violation usually indicates negligence, require that a driver be on the lookout for slowing and...
In the “Uber Union Busting” Department, Labor Board Stymied in Investigation, Goes to Court to Enforce Subpoena On Uber Hiring
Uber Accused Of Impeding NLRB Probe Into Labor PracticesIn the "Uber Union Busting" Department, Labor Board Stymied in Investigation, Goes to Court to Enforce Subpoena On Uber HiringBY COLE STANGLER @COLESTANGLER ON 03/04/16 AT 4:57...
Widow in Tennessee says car crash should prompt road upgrades
Suffering the unexpected deaths of family members can cause long-lasting grief and devastation. A recent Tennessee car crash occurred on a section of road that some people consider dangerous. A woman whose husband and son were involved says it is time for officials to...

