Rear-end collisions are the most common type of vehicle crash, and in many instances, the victims are not seriously injured. However, depending on the speed of the crash and the angle of the force during impact, a rear-end collision could cause severe injuries...
Motorcycle Accidents
How overloaded trucks put you at risk
Trucking companies keep profits as high as possible by delivering the most goods in the shortest amount of time. However, if they do this by cutting corners, they risk the safety of cargo and drivers. It also increases the risk to you and those in vehicles around them...
Depression and motorcycle accidents
If you were recently injured in a motorcycle wreck, you are likely facing multiple hardships. However, our law office realizes that depression is a major problem for many injured motorcyclists, especially those who have to come to terms with the fact that they cannot...
What are the 3 most common motorcycle injuries?
Now that summer is in full swing in Tennessee, you likely spend a good deal of time riding your motorcycle. If you are like most such enthusiasts, nothing gets your juices flowing like the call of the open road.You need to remember, however, that your motorcycle...
Should motorcyclists try to be heard on the road?
Motorcycle riders face challenges in gaining the attention of other drivers. Some motorcyclists believe that if their bikes generate enough noise, such as through loud exhaust pipes, it will be enough to alert nearby Tennessee drivers to their presence. However, as...
How to share the road safely with motorcycles
As spring approaches, many Tennessee drivers look forward to hitting the open road on their motorcycles. Along with the newfound freedom they enjoy, they also face additional risks from drivers who are not used to sharing the road with motorcyclists. According to the...
The right clothing can make you safer on a motorcycle
Of all the different ways to increase safety while riding on a motorcycle, from checking your motorcycle brakes to taking bike riding courses, the idea that the clothes you wear can make you safer might seem out of the ordinary. Yet the wrong set of clothes could make...
Motorcyclist killed when car pulls out into path
The most common cause of serious motorcycle collisions is when a driver pulls out into the motorcyclist's path. Motorcyclists are not always easy to see, so drivers may think they're able to pull out while the reality is that they're cutting off another person's...
Traveling in construction: A hazard for motorcyclists
One of the most difficult things to deal with when you're a motorcyclist is construction work. Uneven roads pose a danger as you try to stay in even lanes, and loose gravel could cause you to slide.What's worse is that people in traditional vehicles don't always slow...
Man survives motorcycle crash, urges caution
Every year, there are many motorcyclists who suffer serious and fatal injuries as a result of mistakes on the roads. The real shame is that, many times, the injuries they suffer are a result of other drivers who aren't paying attention.In a news article from July 17,...