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Legislation that would reduce requirements for wearing helmets on motorcycles in Tennessee has been passed by the Tennessee State Senate and will now advance to the full Senate for consideration. Known as Senate Bill 548, the motorcycle helmet measure would relax state helmet laws for certain motorcycle riders, which could ultimately increase the risk of life-altering injury or fatality from...
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Tennessee is currently one of 19 states in the U.S. that require motorcycle riders to wear helmets, but some lawmakers in TN are working to change that. The proposed "Liberty Restoration Act" would make helmet use an optional choice for TN motorcyclists over the age of 21, and riders who meet certain minimum insurance and training requirements would pay a...
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The occurrence of motorcycle accidents in Tennessee has been on the rise from year to year, and recent years has seen an increase in this rate. In 2008 alone, there were 3,257 motorcycle accidents in Tennessee (up from 2,293 in 2004) which resulted in 2,530 injuries and 143 fatalities. Besides suffering from serious physical harm, victims of motorcycle accidents may...
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Approximately 3,000 Tennessee motorcycle accidents occur every year, and these crashes lead to 2,500 injuries and to more than 100 fatalities on average. As such, these collisions are seen as an increasing public safety problem as more and more people encounter the unforeseen need for help from experienced Nashville motorcycle accident attorneys. Below you’ll find a brief introduction to five...
