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Attorney Phillip H. Miller has critical experience in dealing with the complexities of the Tennessee's State Laws. He can help you succeed in attaining the justice you seek and the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured by a motorist while riding your motorcycle, you should consult with motorcycle accident attorneys in Nashville, Tennessee who are specifically knowledgeable and active in this legal field. You need to know and understand your rights under the law. The motorcycle accident lawyers at Phillip Miller and Associates are here to help you. Call our Nashville, Tennessee office now for a free consultation. Get answers fast.
Tennessee Laws Affecting Motorcyclists:
- 65MPH speed limit in effect on designated rural interstate highways
- Eye protection is required unless equipped with a wind screen
- Mirror is required by law
- Passenger footrests are required if carrying a passenger
- Passenger seat is required if carrying a passenger
- Daytime use of headlight is required by law; modulating headlight permitted
- State funded rider education is available for all eligible applicants; skills test may be waived with completion of rider education
Approximately 70% of multi-vehicle accidents involving a motorcycle are not the motorcyclist's fault. It is important to know your rights and what to do if you are injured in an accident. The first 24 hours after an accident are critical to your case. It is important to contact an accident and injury attorney that has a specialization in handling motorcycle injury cases, as the laws are complex and time is of the essence. An immediate investigation should be started including photographs showing your injuries, the accident scene and the involved vehicles. Statements from key witnesses should be obtained as soon as possible. The police report should be requested and an inspection of the point of skid marks and other material evidence should be made.
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2005 NHTSA Motorcycle Safety Facts (PDF)
1998 Motorcycle Facts:
- 2,284 motorcyclists died and approximately 49,000 were injured in highway crashes in the United States.
- Per mile traveled in 1998, a motorcyclist is approximately 16 times more likely to die in a crash than an automobile occupant. And 3x (times) as likely to be injured.
- Head injury is a leading cause of death in motorcycle crashes.
- In 1998, 46% of fatally injured motorcycle drivers were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
- NHTSA estimates that motorcycle helmets reduce the likelihood of a fatality by 29% in a crash.
- In 1998, 41% of all motorcycle drivers involved in fatal crashes were speeding.
- Nearly one out of five motorcycle drivers (18%) involved in fatal crashes in 1998 was operating with an invalid license at the time of the collision.
- Motorcycle drivers involved in fatal crashes in 1998 had higher intoxication rates than any other type of motor vehicle driver at 31%.
- In 1998, 500 motorcyclists lives were saved due to helmet usage; 307 could have been saved.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in conjunction with national motorcycle rider organizations has developed a series of public education materials targeted specifically to motorcycle operators. The materials are designed to encourage behavioral changes and help drivers take responsibility for individual behavior of drinking and driving and to realize the profound effect their actions have on their family and children. The NHTSA has also developed a set of motorcycle specific impaired rider detection cues that will allow law enforcement to determine if a motorcycle operator is impaired. To request information on Motorcycle Safety contact: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Countermeasures Division NTS-15 400 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20590 Phone: 202.366.1739 http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury
The motorcycle accident attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates in Nashville, Tennessee are ready to help you with your injury claim. Call us today!
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