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New Year, New Tennessee Laws in 2018

February 26, 2018 By Staff Writer

New Year, New Tennessee Laws in 2018

A number of Tennessee laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, covering things from cell phone use to getting a haircut. At Gilreath & Associates, we want to make sure you’re in the know about changes in the Tennessee law that may affect you. The full list can be viewed here, but we’ve created a shortlist for easy reference below. Talking on and holding a cellphone while driving in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legislation Tagged With: auto safety, car accidents, child safety, distracted driving, DUI

Why Don’t School Buses Have Seatbelts?

June 6, 2016 By Staff Writer

When your kids are in the car, the first thing you probably say is, “Is everyone buckled in?”   All states have mandatory seatbelt laws in vehicles.  But what about school buses?  If we know that seatbelts save lives, why are our children not strapped in on most school buses?   Currently, there are six states that require seatbelts on school buses – California, Florida, Louisiana, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Safety, Tennessee Tagged With: auto safety, child safety

How to Stay Up to Date on Children’s Product Recalls

November 3, 2015 By Staff Writer

How to Stay Up to Date on Children’s Product Recalls

The last thing a parent wants is for that new toy to injure their child due to improper manufacturing. For this reason, it’s very important for parents to be proactive and keep up with the latest product recalls. How, you may ask? We’ve gathered a few resources to help you keep your children as safe as possible: The CPSC The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the government … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Product Failures Tagged With: child safety, defective products, playground safety, product recalls, product safety lawsuits

Defective Baby Monitor Leads to House Fire

October 26, 2015 By Staff Writer

Defective Baby Monitor Leads to House Fire

Faulty baby monitors are the focus of a recent court case that has been moved to federal court after it was shown that the previous civil jurisdiction was incorrect—due to the judgement exceeding $75,000. The baby monitors in question were manufactured by Summer Infant (a company out of Rhode Island) and sold by Toys R Us (out of Delaware). To date, the government has recalled at least 800,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Product Failures Tagged With: child safety, defective products, personal injury lawsuits, product safety lawsuits

Summer Safety Tips for Tennessee Families

May 5, 2015 By Staff Writer

Summer Safety Tips for Tennessee Families

It is almost that time of year when you and your kids can begin to enjoy the warm Tennessee summer!  Outdoor fun at local pools, lakes and waterparks, afternoon cookouts…these make great lifelong memories. But these activities also have risks. You can take every precaution to be as safe as possible, but accidents can still occur.  However, that shouldn’t stop a parent from trying. Below are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Safety Tagged With: brain injury, child safety, negligence, personal injury lawsuits

Could Your Child Have Lead Poisoning?

September 29, 2014 By Staff Writer

Could Your Child Have Lead Poisoning?

According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), 4 million households have children who are exposed to high levels of lead.  Lead can be extremely dangerous and is often found in many household items despite state and federal regulations. How can you know if your child has possible lead poisoning? First, it’s important to understand how lead poisoning occurs.  Basically, lead is a highly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Injury, Safety Tagged With: child safety, lead poisoning, personal injury

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