Motorcycle Accidents

Dec 11, 2024

Do I Need a Motorcycle License in Tennessee?

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Motorcyclists often suffer life-threatening injuries in the event of an accident, as motorcycles don’t offer the same protections as cars and trucks. In Tennessee, 200 motorcyclists died in 2023, which indicates an increase of 51 people as compared to 2022. There were also 3,090 motorcycle crashes in 2023. Many of these accidents are caused by drivers breaking traffic laws. It’s important to understand the rules and regulations about riding a motorcycle in Tennessee. Make sure you [...]

Jul 10, 2024

Is PTSD Compensable in a Motorcycle Accident Claim?

By |July 10th, 2024|Motorcycle Accidents|Comments Off on Is PTSD Compensable in a Motorcycle Accident Claim?

When motorcycles collide with cars, trucks, other motorcycles, or just the roadway, the riders are usually severely hurt. Often, a motorcycle rider or passenger collides with another vehicle and then strikes the ground. Many riders see their lives flash before their eyes. Motorcyclists often need emergency room care. Many motorcycle accident victims need to be admitted to the hospital for surgeries. Common injuries include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, paralysis, and traumatic amputations. [...]

Oct 4, 2023

Navigating the Insurance Claim Process After a Knoxville Motorcycle Accident

By |October 4th, 2023|Motorcycle Accidents|Comments Off on Navigating the Insurance Claim Process After a Knoxville Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents are usually severe, traumatic, and life-altering due to their much smaller size compared to trucks and automobiles. In fact, motorcycle riders often suffer catastrophic injuries, which may cause them to cope with pain and suffering for the rest of their lives. When going through a tough and time-consuming recovery from a motorcycle accident, you may feel lost and overwhelmed about how to navigate the motorcycle accident insurance claim process in Knoxville, TN. When this [...]

Jul 5, 2023

Motorcycle Riders Can Face Long-Term Complications from Road Rash

By |July 5th, 2023|Motorcycle Accidents|Comments Off on Motorcycle Riders Can Face Long-Term Complications from Road Rash

Riding a motorcycle can feel so exciting and liberating. However, it can have its moments of horror. Imagine this: as you were driving on the highway, you found yourself in a situation that you had always feared. While driving along, not far from your exit, a car didn’t realize you were in their blind spot and changed lanes. They made contact with you, and the impact caused both you and your bike to skid about 25 [...]

Feb 15, 2023

Why You Should Replace Your Helmet After a Motorcycle Crash

By |February 15th, 2023|Motorcycle Accidents|Comments Off on Why You Should Replace Your Helmet After a Motorcycle Crash

Tennessee law currently requires that motorcycle drivers and passengers wear a crash helmet that complies with specific federal safety standards. Drivers and passengers who are 21 and older can wear a helmet that meets specific federal safety standards or standards set specifically set forth in the Tennessee helmet statute, provided the helmet includes a label that the complies with the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the [...]

Oct 19, 2022

Who Is Most Likely to Be Seriously Injured in a Motorcycle Accident?

By |October 19th, 2022|Motorcycle Accidents|Comments Off on Who Is Most Likely to Be Seriously Injured in a Motorcycle Accident?

It’s no secret that driving — or even riding on — a motorcycle comes with its fair share of risks. That is part of the thrill, after all. Those who choose to ride motorcycles accept those risks gladly because the joy of the experience makes it all worth it. Besides, there are safe ways to operate motorcycle; classes and licenses exist for that very reason. However, due to the popularity of “cool” figures riding motorcycles in [...]

Dec 30, 2020

What Are the Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

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Motorcycle riding is not for the faint of heart. It can be exhilarating, but also dangerous. There are many common protective tools available to the motorcyclist to help prevent accidents and tragedy. These include tires with good traction, unobstructed vision, good brakes, and quick handling. However, even with these tools, there are hazards out there on the roadway that require a cautious eye and an alert mind on the part of the motorcycle driver. Some of [...]

Mar 5, 2019

Motorcycle Safety Increased by Distracted Driving Laws, According to Study

By |March 5th, 2019|Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

According to a Florida Atlantic University and University of Miami study, motorcycle accidents and deaths across the nation have decreased as states have implemented various types of distracted driving laws. These laws prohibit the motorists’ use of cell phones and other handheld devices while driving. The law and motorcyclists Motorcyclists are involved in a significantly higher rate of traffic fatalities when compared to the number of motorcycles among all vehicles and miles driven in the United [...]

Jun 13, 2018

Pothole Causes Motorcycle Accident on I-40

By |June 13th, 2018|Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

WSMV reported that one of its viewers captured the aftermath of a motorcycle accident which happened in Nashville. The viewer witnessed a male driver and female passenger hit a pothole. The passenger flew off the motorcycle. Metro Police reported that her status has improved from critical to stable. Fortunately, her husband was not injured. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) closed down the eastbound lanes so the pothole could be repaired. A TDOT representative stated that [...]

Aug 14, 2017

How Motorcycle Riders Can Make Themselves More Visible

By |August 14th, 2017|Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

There’s an old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That adage applies to motorcycle drivers and passengers. Many motorcycle accidents cause death or catastrophic injuries because the motorcycle rider can fall straight to the hard ground or be thrown into the truck or car that caused the accident. The best strategy is to try to do everything you can to avoid being hit. One of the best things drivers can [...]

Jul 19, 2017

The Dangers of the Dragon’s Tail

By |July 19th, 2017|Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

With 11 miles and 318 curves in Blount County, Tennessee and Swain County, North Carolina, Deals Gap is a beautiful and popular American road for motorcyclists and sports car drivers. It also is one of the most dangerous stretches of road in the United States, as the June 3rd deadly crash involving two young men demonstrates. Both the rider and the driver died after the driver lost control of his bike. Police reports show that both [...]

May 10, 2017

Motorcycle Accidents–Protective Clothing to Prevent Road Rash and Other Injuries

By |May 10th, 2017|Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

Last fall we published a blog post with tips about How to Stay Safe on Your Motorcycle This Year. Today we are going to dive a bit deeper and focus on protective gear while you are riding your motorcycle. Part of the thrill of riding a bike is feeling that connection with the world around you as travel down the road. But to be safe on a motorcycle you need to cover your body with safety [...]

Mar 22, 2017

Honda’s Self-Balancing Motorcycle

By |March 22nd, 2017|Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

  Our world is changing every day; new regulations and new technologies are emerging constantly. An example of this emerging new technology is autonomous vehicles, and this new technology now includes autonomous motorcycles. Honda recently showcased a motorcycle that can both drive and stabilize itself. Called “Moto Riding Assist,” Honda’s self-balancing motorcycle decreases the likelihood of the motorcycle flipping over while it merely sits in slow-moving or stopped traffic. When the motorcycle is moving at less [...]

Jul 7, 2016

Don’t Get Hit by the Dragon’s Tail

By |July 7th, 2016|Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

Motorcycles are fun to ride, and the one of the best places to ride is the “Dragon’s Tail.” The Dragon’s Tail is a curvy road that resembles a dragon’s tail and snakes across eastern Tennessee and North Carolina through the Smoky Mountains. Nevertheless, like other riding routes, the Dragon’s Tail is extremely dangerous, especially for beginner and absent-minded motorcyclists. Therefore, motorcyclists should take steps to ensure their and everyone else’s safety before taking on the Dragon [...]

Mar 11, 2016

The Battle over Tennessee’s Motorcycle Helmet Laws Continues

By |March 11th, 2016|Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

Motorcycles and motorbikes are fun to ride. They are easy to maneuver in heavy traffic. They up your “cool” status. But they also are dangerous, especially when you are out on a busy road with other drivers who may or may not be paying attention to you or to the road. Therefore, Tennessee and other states have laws requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets. The law states that both motorcycle drivers and passengers, regardless of age, [...]

Nov 3, 2015

Two Separate, Deadly Motorcycle Crashes on the Same Night

By |November 3rd, 2015|Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

Now that fall is officially here, more and more riders will be out on the road to enjoy the cooler weather. That means an increased chance for a crash involving a motorcycle for people who drive cars, and an increased chance at a serious injury for the riders themselves. Nothing caps this point more than the tragic news of two separate motorcycle accidents in Nashville which occurred mere hours from each other. According to The Tennessean, [...]

May 26, 2015

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

By |May 26th, 2015|Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

Everyone knows how much we love our bikes here at Banks and Jones. But in order to keep loving those bikes, it’s important that we, along with all the other riders and motor vehicle drivers out there, keep practicing safe riding and driving behavior when out on the roads. In an effort to remind motorcycle riders in Tennessee to stay alert and alive, the Governor's Highway Safety Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol set up an [...]

Mar 17, 2015

Drive Sober or Get Busted – The Hazards of Drunk Driving and Motorcycle Accidents

By |March 17th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

Driving a motorcycle on roads and highways can be a thrilling adventure and give the driver a sense of freedom. Even when the driver is sober, driving a motorcycle can be a dangerous activity because the bike provides no protection for the rider from other vehicles and from the road itself. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) almost 30 people die each day in the U.S. in motor vehicle crashes involving an [...]

Feb 27, 2015

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Raises Public Awareness

By |February 27th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

In Murfreesboro, the area of South Church Street near Interstate 24 is a cause for concern. An exit ramp off the interstate leads to a short stretch of three-lane highway, lined with businesses serving long-haul truckers. A Pilot Flying J rest stop lies just south of the major highway, and necessitates trucks moving at highway speeds to negotiate six lanes of traffic to get to the rest stop.   The most recent accident in the area, [...]

Feb 19, 2015

Is That an Airbag in Your Motorcycle Jacket?

By |February 19th, 2015|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents|0 Comments

Motorcycle safety suits with airbags inside have been around for a few years, but they were primarily designed for track racers (like our own T. Scott Jones). All that’s about to change, though, as the latest invention of Alpinestars hits the market. According to Fox News, the company’s new Tech-Air street system is designed for riders of all kinds in almost all terrains. The new product boasts “a vest fitted with airbags on the chest, back [...]

Nov 6, 2014

Even Prince Harry Can Get Caught in a High-Speed Collision

By |November 6th, 2014|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

Recently Prince Harry's motorcade was speeding along a London road trying to get him to a sporting event when one of his police escort on a motorcycle smashed head-on into a Prius. The emergency responders had to cut the driver of the Prius out of the car, and the motorcyclist was catapulted 30 feet down the road, according to the Daily Mail. Both the driver of the car and the officer on the motorcycle had to [...]

Oct 15, 2014

Congratulations on Being Named to CityView’s Top Attorneys in 2014!

By |October 15th, 2014|Auto Accidents, Awards and Recognitions, Criminal Defense, DUI, Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death|0 Comments

If we can, we’d like to take a minute to express our utter joy and our heartfelt congratulations to attorneys Scott Jones, Mandy Hancock and Chris Beavers on being named to CityView Magazine’s Top Attorneys in 2014 list! We’re incredibly proud of our colleagues – but if you’ll permit us to brag a little bit, we’re not very surprised that they won. Scott, Mandy and Chris bring such passion and vigor to the courtroom and to [...]

Sep 4, 2014

Cops and Tourists Can Kill You: Keeping Safe while on the Move

By |September 4th, 2014|Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

If you’ve been out on Rt. 129 in the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed an increase in police officers stationed along the way. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says it’s out there to help stranded drivers, but it’s a safe bet that they’re looking for people who are driving or riding recklessly around those 318 serves.Look, we’re thrilled that the cops want to keep us all safe – but there’s a chance that their presence is [...]

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