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Tennessee car accident victims – questions about automobile insurance

phillip — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:21:18 +0000

Will I be covered if involved in an automobile accident while driving someone else’s car?

If the car and owner are uninsured, your policy would apply as long as you had permission to be driving the car. If the owner of the car has coverage, then your responsibility for injuries and damages to other automobiles and their drivers will generally be covered by the insurance company that insures that car and owner.

Can my son or daughter, covered under my policy drive someone else’s car and still be covered by my policy?

Yes, but the policy associated with that car or vehicle is primary and your coverage may not be involved. As long as he or she has permission to drive the vehicle then they will be covered by that car’s policy. If there is a discrepancy or issue about permission to drive the car then your coverage would apply.

What should I do if I have an automobile or motorcycle accident?

You should immediately report it to the police and your insurance company, no matter how slight or minor the incident is. Both parties involved should receive from each other the name, addresses, license number, plate number, insurer, date and time of accident and the names and addresses of any witnesses. Make sure to notify your insurance company before you authorize repairs to your car.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a personal injury in Tennessee, please contact Nashville personal injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

If you have a question about your coverage, don’t rely on a blog like this, or any other internet site for an answer to a legal question. Every situation is different and this information may not accurately reflect your best choices.

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don’t delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it’s bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it’s bad enough to get an attorney involved.

Could slow rescue responses to Davidson and Robertson County accidents be responsible for deaths of Tennessee motorists?

EBKEYES — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:06:40 +0000

In April of 2010, a young man, his first year out of high school, was killed in a car accident on HWY 41. His accident occured in Davidson county, however, Robertson county rescue was closer to the scene. He waited for the Davidson county rescue, and ultimately, lost his life.

His mother is furious. She, and so many others, want to know why Robertson county officals weren’t informed, or allowed to go in after this accident. Less than 5 months later, another accident happened just 10-20 feet away from where the first accident occured. This time man the victim was a motorcyclist. The same problem arose as he waited for the Davidson County rescue, he also lost his life. His passenger was critically injured.

The problem here isn’t always the roads. The thing we should be looking at, is why people are dying on the streets, when rescue is less than two miles away, but can’t respond due to county jurisdictions. It’s terribly said what has happened to these two men, and we are very sympathetic toward thier families.

There should be work on this system.. Work that allows neighboring counties to respond to potentially deadly accidents. Please click here, to learn more about Tennessee auto accidents..

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Tennessee motorcyclist killed in high-speed car accident

EBKEYES — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:57:04 +0000

On October 8^th, 2010, around 8:30 p.m., a Tennessee motorcyclist was killed as he crashed at a high rate of speed. The crash occurred in Madison, TN. Officials say that an Altima was turning left out of a parking lot when the accident happened. The motorcyclist reportedly was going about 100 mph, and tried to change lanes to avoid crashing into the Altima, but was unsuccessful. When the two crashed, the impact caused the car to make a 180-degree turn. The driver of the motorcycle was rushed downtown Nashville to Vanderbilt Medical Center, where medical officials pronounced him dead. The driver of the car reports that he didn’t see the motorcycle until after impact.

Our deepest sympathies to the family of this young man. This was an unfortunate, unneccessary death.

Statistics show that almost two thirds of all deaths related to motorcycle accidents in Tennessee and nationally are related to speeding. See here for more information. Unfortunately, speeding among younger riders is common. There was nothing done by this young man that isn’t repeated by younger motorcycle riders across Nashville and Tennessee every day. Most of the time, even though speeding on a motorcycle is both dangerous and illegal, the rider gets away with it and enjoys the thrill. What can we do to help? Rider education? We know riders in this age group (20-29) are most at risk for injury or death while riding a motorcycle. I would hope education could make a difference – but at this age it would have to be voluntary.

For more information about Tennessee Motorcycle Laws, click here. For information about what to do if you have been involved in a Tennessee Motorcycle accident, click here.

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Tennessee Motorcycle Accident Death Rate increases for those over 65?

phillip — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:05:40 +0000

Fatal Motorcycle accidents in Tennessee may be on the rise, especially for those 65 and older.

No one wants to get older, and continuing to do the things that have always given you pleasure is one way we have to feel young, even if the mirror tells us something different.

When riding a motorcycle has been a big part of your life, quitting isn’t easy. It’s too much fun.

A recent study at the Johns Hopkins School of Health in Baltimore has some chilling statistics for motorcycle riders who are in their 60’s and intend to continue to ride. While accidental death for those 65 and older increased 3% between 2000 and 2006, deaths among this age group from motorcycle crashes increased 145%. Are Tennessee motorcycle accident deaths comparable?

Part of this dramatic increase in fatal motorcycle accidents in those 65 and older may be due to demographics. Motorcycles have always been popular among the baby boomers (some of whom are now turning 65). Still this is a HUGE increase in the fatality rate.

I don’t know of any data directly on point for Motorcycle crashes in Tennessee, but at age 65 or older - maybe it’s time to ride a little less and minimize your risks whenever you do ride.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Tennessee motorcycle accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

Nashville Motorcyclist Macon C. Makes Good Recovery!

phillip — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:04:34 +0000

Nashville Motorcycle accidents occur every day, but they don’t always have a happy ending.

Macon C., one of our firm’s clients, was in a motorcycle accident almost a year ago. He needed some medical care and therapy, missed work, and his bike was a mess after the wreck.

It’s good weather again, his bike is fixed, and Macon is ready to ride ! Here he is with his refurbished 1990 Harley Soft Tail.

Macon is an experienced rider, but most Tennessee motorcycle accidents occur because car drivers are not paying attention – and there isn’t time for the motorcycle rider to avoid an impact.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Nashville motorcycle accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennesseepersonal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

Hospital choice for Tennessee personal injury victims who need Knee or Hip Surgery

phillip — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:22:35 +0000

Victims of Tennessee Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, or tractor trailer accidents can do themselves a favor, especially if they need a knee or hip replacement… Pick a hospital that specializes in doing hip and knee replacements.

A recent study done by the University of Iowa found that hospitals with a higher degree of orthopedic specialization had better outcomes for patients who had hip and knee replacements.

In hospitals with more orthopedic procedures, there were fewer complications and more importantly, the mortality rate was much lower. In fact, the rate of death during the first 90 days after surgery was twice as high in the hospitals that had lower rates of orthopedic procedures.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a knee or hip injury in a Nashville motorcycle accident, car accident, or tractor trailer accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here. No matter what you do, before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster, read our materials on dealing with insurance adjusters first!

Nashville motorcycle accident causes leg fracture repair with “nail”?

phillip — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:07:08 +0000

Leg fractures from Tennessee motorcycle accidents are fairly common. The big bone in the lower leg, the tibia, is often involved. Surgeons are familiar with these kinds of leg fractures and can readily repair them and the technique goes back to WW II.

Since WW II, long pieces of stainless steel rod (”nails”) have been inserted inside the broken tibia (and other bones) to help stabilize it, and they work. The problem is that even when they work, the patient may be a long way from being 100%.

Without the use of nails, there is a risk that the fractured bone will not form a union or be properly aligned. When that happens the victim of a Tennessee motorcycle accident may be in for a long recovery and permanent impairment. Of course victims of Tennessee car accidents and Tennessee tractor-trailer accidents can experience these kinds of injuries as well.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Tennessee motorcycle accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

You are in a Nashville personal injury accident – Stitches or staples to close a wound?

phillip — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:47:08 +0000

When someone is in car wreck in Tennessee or elsewhere, they may have stitches for the very first time in their life. For major wounds, doctors sometime choose to use staples – and they have had good reason to do so – until now.

Victims of Tennessee car accidents or Tennessee Motorcycle accidents may have wounds that need to be surgically closed. If the choice is between stitches and staples, what should you tell your doctor?

Recent research published in the British Medical Journal found that patients with staples instead of stitches were three to four times more likely to develop a wound infection. The research was looking at patients with orthopedic surgery (knees and hips), but it is worth asking your doctor about – especially if you have a Tennessee car accident and are having surgery for the first time.

So, the old school way may be the best.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Nashville car accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.

Tennessee Car Accidents Account for 1/3rd of all brain injury deaths?

phillip — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:42:13 +0000

Nashville car accidents, as well as Nashville motorcycle accidents and Nashville truck accidents are in the news daily. There is a “silent” injury in many of these accidents, traumatic brain injury.

A recent study published by the Department of Health and Human Services provides insight into how huge the problem of traumatic brain injury is. More than 52,000 die each year from brain injury and almost a third are the result of a car accident, but often brain injuries are undiagnosed.

A traumatic brain injury can be caused by a bump or blow to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain.

Traumatic brain injury from a Tennessee car accident, motorcycle accident, or Tennessee tractor trailer accident can affect thinking, sensation, emotion, or language and is a contributor to over 30% of all injury related deaths.

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a personal injury in Nashville , please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here. No matter what you do, before you settle your case with an insurance adjuster, read our materials on dealing with insurance adjusters first!

Tennessee Truck Accident Kills Motorcyclist

phillip — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:15:08 +0000

Tennessee motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries. When a tractor trailer is involved, the motorcycle and rider rarely have a chance.

I recently reviewed a case involving the death of a Tennessee motorcycle rider who seemed to be doing everything right. He was wearing a full face helmet. He was traveling at the speed limit. He had a green light for the intersection ahead. It was daylight and there were no obstructions to view. What happened? A local Nashville tractor trailer driver turned left in front of the oncoming motorcycle.

There was a green arrow for left turns, but the truck driver didn’t want to wait. Or maybe he didn’t see the motorcycle. The driver had thick glasses, and hadn’t driven a tractor-trailer in more than 30 years.

It takes a tractor trailer as much as 20 seconds to make a left turn – and during that 20 seconds someone on a motorcycle, or in a car, can travel hundreds of feet. We have lots of information about Nashville and Tennessee truck accidents as well as Nashville car accidents.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Nashville motorcycle accident, please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here.