When considering the risks associated with any type of motor vehicle, one important thing to do is to look at how many miles are traveled. Instead of looking at the sheer amount of crashes over the course of a year, consider the number of crashes per mile. The...
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What to know about femur bone injuries
Femur fractures are common injuries after auto accidents in Tennessee and around the country. These fractures can also be among the painful injuries after a motorcycle crash or for pedestrians hit by a vehicle. Other injuries often follow due to the impact required to...
The dangers of distracted motorcycle riding
When you think of a distracted driver, you might imagine a person behind the wheel of a car or truck who is using a cell phone to text or make a call. However, distracted driving can also be a serious problem among motorcycle riders in Tennessee. Furthermore, these...
Accident prevention and safety precautions for motorcycle riders
Accident data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that 80% of accidents involving a motorcycle resulted in injury or death for the rider. There are several reasons why a passenger vehicle may cause an accident with a motorcycle...
Woman arrested after New Year’s Day fatal motorcycle accident
One of the first road accidents of the year in Tennessee claimed the life of a man on the evening of New Year's Day. According to a preliminary accident report, the man died in a motorcycle accident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. The accident is still under...
Motorcycle accident claims life of 31-year-old rider
Motorcycle riders will always be more vulnerable than drivers of other vehicles. Not only do bikers need more skills than car drivers do, but they also ride on two wheels only, significantly increasing the risk of crashing. Furthermore, motorcyclists have none of the...
Motorcycle accident injuries are typically severe
Motorcycles are part of the scene on the Tennessee highways throughout the summer. Safety authorities note that bikers need more advanced skills and better coordination than drivers of vehicles. These two-wheeled modes of transport are typically fun to ride, but...
Failure to yield for bike causes fatal motorcycle accident
Tennessee roadways can be dangerous places for occupants of any type of vehicles. However, those on motorcycles have none of the protective devices that automobile drivers have such as airbags, seat belts and more. It is therefore not surprising that bikers are...
Most frequently reported motorcycle accident injuries
Heading into winter weather, motorcycle enthusiasts in Tennessee will have to take special care when they take to the roads. Operating motorcycles in any weather conditions requires more skills than driving automobiles. Also, without seat belts, air bags and other...
Motorcycle accident victims often need orthopedic surgeons
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says the number of motorcycle riders in Tennessee and other states increases at a significant rate from year to year. Bikers are much more likely to suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries in motorcycle accidents...