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Law enforcement agencies across Knox County have recently increased their patrol of school zones in an effort to keep children safer who are commuting to and from school. A spokesperson for the Knox County Sheriff's Office noted that their efforts are particularly aimed at curbing distracted and reckless driving in these highly trafficked areas.

Troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, deputies with the Knox County Sheriff's Office and officers with the Knoxville Police Department are all participating in this initiative, which began on Sept. 14. Their patrol now covers all 88 schools and corresponding school zones throughout the county.

Fatal car accidents are rare in Tennessee, and when they occur, they are tragic. One unfortunate example of this occurred near the state line of Tennessee and Mississippi on September 10th where one person died.

A majority of collisions merely result in vehicle damage and minor injuries. Even in these cases, you will need to hire an attorney to help you navigate the claims process. Many people are on the fence about hiring a lawyer due to a litany of myths that persist, and that is why you need to separate fiction from the truth. 

Because of their little bodies, delicate skin and lack of understanding about dogs, children are the most at risk of getting seriously hurt in a dog attack. For a small child, even a tiny dog could cause devastating injuries, so it's important that parents teach their children how to stay safe around dogs as soon as they're old enough to understand how to safely comport themselves around pets.

Here are the most important dog safety tips you should teach your child:

• Stay far away from dogs you don't know and never approach an unattended dog.
• Don't approach a dog that's caring for its puppies, sleeping or eating.
• If you see a stray dog, tell an adult immediately.
• Don't tease or roughhouse dogs.
• If you're going to pet a dog -- even if it's a known-to-be-friendly dog, always let the dog smell the back of your hand before petting.

You won't receive a warning. It will just sneak up on you. That's why you must always pay attention while driving. What are we talking about? Drunk drivers. They come out of nowhere with little to no warning. Be on the lookout for signs of potential drunk drivers at all times of the day. If you should spot one, you need to safely report it to the proper authorities in Knoxville.

The most important thing to note here is that you should never attempt to interact with a suspected drunk driver. This includes making eye contact, waving, trying to get them to pull over, beeping or any other activity that could cause them to react to you.