Due to Tennessee’s history in construction, manufacturing, and other heavy industries, asbestos exposure was a relatively common job risk. Nowadays it remains a risk, just a lesser one. Asbestos exposure can cause serious, permanent, and even fatal diseases, and some jobs in the Volunteer State are more risky than others. If you have a disease […] The post Jobs With the Highest Risk of Asbestos Exposure in Tennessee first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
When you get pulled over for violating a traffic ordinance in Tennessee, the responding officer will often issue a citation rather than arrest you. A citation is effectively a notice that you have been charged with an offense, and includes details about the violation. Once you are officially found guilty after an arrest or a […] The post What Is the Difference Between a Citation, a DUI Arrest, and Conviction? first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
When a teenager is charged with a DUI in Tennessee, the experience can feel devastating for both the young person and their family. The stress and uncertainty create a challenging situation that requires immediate legal attention. By understanding Tennessee’s specific laws regarding underage drinking and driving, your family can make more informed decisions during this […] The post Underage DUI in Tennessee: What Parents and Teens Need to Know first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
Even one DUI conviction can affect the rest of your life. If you have repeat offenses, however, you’re subject to increasingly harsh consequences. If you or a loved one has been charged with a second or subsequent DUI, early legal intervention can help minimize or reduce the potential penalties. Tennessee’s DUI Laws According to Tennessee […] The post What Are the Penalties for Multiple DUI Convictions in Tennessee? first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
Chattanooga lawyer Jerry Summers gives a lecture on Tennessee’s famous evolution trial and its characters at the Scopes Symposium in Rhea County, along with other experts marking the centennial of the historic event. Please see this link for an interview with the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Read More The post Longtime Chattanooga lawyer Jerry Summers speaks at Scopes Symposium first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
Chattanooga reallocates $1.5 million to Westside redevelopment to fill funding gap By: Sarah Hower; Tue, July 15th 2025 News CHANNEL 9 ABC Jimmy Rodgers, of Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, was recently interviewed. As a member of the City of Chattanooga’s Industrial Development Board, he was interviewed for a story that aired on the local ABC […] The post Jimmy Rodgers Interviewed on News CHANNEL 9 first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
The college years are formative, both in and out of the classroom – but parents still worry when they send their child off to live on their own for the first time. After all, just one mistake, like a DUI, can have lifelong consequences. If your child attends school at the University of Tennessee at […] The post One Mistake, Lifelong Consequences: What a DUI Can Mean for Your College Student’s Future first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. If you developed mesothelioma in Tennessee, you may be eligible to seek compensation through a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturers, suppliers, and premises owners responsible for your exposure. Even if a lawsuit is not feasible or desired, you may be eligible to […] The post How to Prove Asbestos Exposure for a Mesothelioma Claim in Tennessee first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
If the defense can show that the police violated the defendant’s constitutional rights, the evidence the police garnered from the violation is generally not admissible in court. The question of whether your rights were violated is very complex and depends on the exact circumstances. There are basic rules the police have to follow, however. If Read More The post When could evidence be ‘thrown out’ after a traffic stop? first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers
Countless decisions go into the pending birth of a child. From clothes to cribs and other essentials, parents must ensure that everything they purchase has the highest standards of safety. One product in particular that is paramount in securing a newborn’s health and well-being is an infant car seat. Many parents prefer the kind that Read More The post Infant safety seats: what to know to use them right first appeared on Summers Rufolo & Rodgers.| Summers Rufolo & Rodgers