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Being a safe driver means safely sharing the road with everyone who uses it. While most of the vehicles you’ll encounter on Tennessee’s roads are cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, there’s another vehicle you’ll encounter, especially during warmer months: motorcycles. Although motorcycles are fast and loud, the people who ride them are extremely vulnerable during crashes with other vehicles. Riders...
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After a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, you can’t afford to hire just any lawyer to represent you. Motorcycle accident claims are difficult because insurance companies almost always believe that riders must be at least partially at fault. They believe all the stereotypes about riders: that they’re reckless, aggressive, and dangerous on the road. At Ponce Law, our Nashville...
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The weather has been warm in Middle Tennessee lately, and many motorcyclists have brought their bikes out of storage to enjoy the pleasant days. If you’re thinking about heading out on two wheels soon, it’s important to be prepared for potential road dangers. Spring is notorious for bumpy, chipped, and broken roads, and potholes abound in March. Potholes form when...
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Fall is here, and that means the weather couldn’t be any better for getting out and enjoying the day on your motorcycle. But even though the weather is cooperating, the drivers around you may not be. Inattentive and distracted drivers are the biggest threats that motorcyclists face on Tennessee’s roads, and the only way you can protect yourself against them...
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This month, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is running advertisements and enforcement campaigns to help drivers be more alert and attentive on the road for bikers, and to ensure that motorcyclists ride as safely as possible. At Ponce Law, we appreciate the efforts that law enforcement makes to keep people safe on roads throughout the...
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According to the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, 42% of fatal motorcycle crashes happen at intersections. How is that possible when most intersections are equipped with traffic control signs and devices, such as stop signs and traffic lights? The answer is that motorcycles can be difficult for drivers to see. Drivers both consciously and subconsciously look for other vehicles. When they...
