The answer is a resounding no. And here are just a few reasons why. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helmets prevent roughly 37% of crash-related deaths for drivers and 41% of crash-related deaths for passengers. Not only have motorcycle-related deaths been on the rise since 2000, the costs…
A few weeks ago, a mob of motorcyclists and the Lien family, who were in a black Ranger Rover SUV, were involved in a violent incident. In recent days, more information has came out about the incident and it raises some interesting legal implications. Based on a video of the incident and…
We receive calls almost every day from people who have been in a Tennessee car, motorcycle or truck accident and are unable to get medical treatment because they do not have health insurance. Many doctors refuse to see accident victims unless they have health insurance or are willing to pay…
Distracted driving is taking lives on our highways, and this study takes a look at what is taking the attenion of drivers away from the road. According to police report data analyzed by Erie Insurance, a automobility liability insurer, of the more than 65,000 people killed in car crashes over the…
One of the biggest risks presented to motorcyclists riding the beautiful roadways of Middle Tennessee are driveways. Driveways present risks of several types to motorcyclists. The most obvious risk is that a car, truck, tractor or other vehicle will pull out onto the road and put the motorcyclist in danger,…
I remain amazed at people of means who do not maintain sufficient liability insurance on their vehicles and homes. The most frequent problem we see is with middle-income people who are driving around with "25 / 50" or "50 / 100" liability insurance policies on their cars. A "25 /…
The weather in Tennessee has been absolutely beautiful, and with that comes a huge increase in motorcycle traffic. This is the time of year new riders emerge from motorcycle safety schools and begin to enjoy Tennessee’s beauty from a motorcycle. Tragically, the increase in bikers means an increase in motorcycle…
The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. has recently updated its website to share information about claims arising from Tennessee motorcycle accidents. Information is power, and our law firm has a long history of empowering consumers with knowledge of the legal system. Indeed, in the early 1980s, John Day taught…
The HIghway Data Loss Institute reports that motorcyclists are most at risk when they begin riding. An analysis of claims data reveals that some 22% of claims studied occurred within the first 30 days after an insurance policy was issued. The rate of claims dropped 1/3rd in the second month…
My boyfriend had a wreck on his motorcycle a few weeks ago after a car illegally turned in front of him and he hit the side of it. I was a passenger on the motorcycle and received a badly broken arm and severe road rash as a result of the…