Drunk drivers continue to be a serious issue on Tennessee's roads, and simply not drinking and driving yourself isn't enough to avoid being involved in a crash. If you really want to reduce the risk, you may need to take drastic steps to avoid these impaired drivers.
How to stay safe while on the roads
You are a cautious driver by nature and go above and beyond to pay attention to the roads in the Knoxville area. But being a safe driver is not the only way to protect yourself and passengers from car accidents. With the roads being more congested than usual, it is important for you to stay on guard against reckless and drunk motorists.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) - Compassionate Allowance List Increased by Three Conditions
People seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits should be aware that the Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the addition of three conditions to its Compassionate Allowance (CAL) List. The CAL Program is designed to quickly identify diseases or other medical conditions that would invariable medially qualify the application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) under Step Three of the sequential evaluation process ("The Listings.") The idea is that the conditions are of such as severity that the claimant would qualify based on even a minimal objective medication information. If the condition does not meet the strict criteria, it would not be designated as a CAL case. CAL cases receive expedited processing within the contest of the existing disability determination process. The three new CAL conditions are:
Why does your employer ignore safety?
You know that safety in the workplace is important. You know that OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has strict regulations.
Tennessee is in the top 10 for odds of dying in a car accident
There are many factors that go into each car accident, so looking only at the odds doesn't always tell the whole story. That said, the numbers can paint a picture of the dangers in any state and show you how likely it is you'll be killed in a crash.
Does the weather make truck accidents more likely?
It's easy to assume that the weather plays a huge role in truck accident statistics. Perhaps you've seen videos of trucks sliding in the snow or crashing because of reduced visibility in heavy thunderstorms.
