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…
Articles Posted in Motorcycle Accidents
First Year of Motorcycle Riding is the Most Dangerous
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…
Does A Motorcycle Passenger Have to Sue the Motorcycle Driver After a Crash?
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…
I Was Hit By a Mail Truck! Can I File A Lawsuit?
I was in an automobile wreck with a truck driven by a mail truck. The wreck happened on the interstate in Robertson County, Tennessee. Can I sue the driver and the Post Office for my injuries? You can sue the Post Office, but there is a special process that…
Car Accident Suit Against the State of Tennessee
I was involved in a wreck caused by the negligence of park ranger employed by the State of Tennessee. The park ranger was driving a state vehicle during business hours. I spent three days in the hospital and will have lots of physical therapy. What are my rights? You have…
Why Can the State of Tennessee Only Be Sued For $300,000 in A Car Wreck Case?
I was badly hurt in a car wreck. The wreck was caused by a State of Tennessee employee driving a state vehicle. The State employee was working at the time. I have heard that the State’s liability is limited to $300,000. Is that true? Yes, in Tennessee the State is…
There Was No Guardrail and I Went Off the Mountain!
I was driving in East Tennessee. A big truck came over the center-line into my lane and I swerved to avoid it. I lost control and went off the mountain. My friend who was in the car behind me saw the whole thing. He told me that I went through…
The Other Driver Doesn’t Have Enough Insurance!
I was in a bad car wreck. I had $50,000 in medical bills and missed eight weeks of work (I make $800 per week as a mechanic). I am probably going to have to have another surgery. My doctor also says I will have arthritis for the rest of my…