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NOVEMBER 2018 Words From the Publisher................................................... 6 The 78th Sturgis Rally is in the Books.................................. 8 25th Trail of Tears Memorial Motorcycle Ride..................... 10 Fight Like Aiden V.............................................................. 14 Heroes Make a Wish Come True....................................... 15 BMW Flying Motorcycle Concept..................................... 15 ROAR – Motorcycle Maintenance..................................... 15 13th Annual Fall Redneck Rumble..................................... 16 Motorcycle Event Listings............................................ 17-19 Bike Night Photos........................................................ 20-21 Words from Your Attorney, The Garza Law Group............ 22 TU TUs for TA TAs at Mt. Cheaha H-D.............................. 23

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Hi Folks, Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach Florida was a huge success and the weather was great; couldn't ask for better conditions for a motorcycle event. We love attending this event each year, seeing long time friends, meeting new friends, enjoying great food and riding around this beautiful city.

If you haven't been to Biketoberfest yet, you need to mark the next date on your calendar: Oct 17-20, 2019.

Hurricane Michael paid a nasty visit to the Florida Panhandle and continued a swath up through Georgia, Carolinas and Virginia. Thunder Beach Autumn Rally held each October was put on hold while the event organizers Karen and Joe Biggs, CONTACT US SOUTHERN BIKER MAGAZINE

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made alternate plans. Born was the plan to turn the rally into a benefit for hurricane victims and hold the event in Pensacola, a couple hours away from PCB. This November 7-11, Pensacola will hold Relief Concerts with 100% of concert ticket sales going to help hurricane victims rebuild and recover, along with vendors, huge national acts, bike shows and scenic rides.

Visit Thunderbeachproductions.com to donate. Countless people from all around the USA are helping out to get Panama City Beach restored to its former glory. Let's all pitch in and help out, whether its a $5 donation or helping clean up debris.

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The 78th

Sturgis Rally is in the Books

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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ots of people made their way to Sturgis, SD for one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world. For the 10-day rally, several of my friends and fellow SBMag Road Crew members made their way to take in all that Sturgis had to give. From downtown Sturgis, to the Buffalo Chip to the Full Throttle Saloon to the Broken Spoke to the Iron Horse Saloon, folks just couldn’t get enough of places to, people to see and things to do.

Sturgis’ attendance was down yet again this year according to final numbers but it still attracts well over half-a-million total riders. Who doesn’t have this on their buckets list with all the things to do? Site seeing is something that only those who have come can explain… it’s just awesome. For a start, don’t miss Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, Deadwood, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Highway, Devil’s Tower and the wild buffalo at Custer State Park. That doesn’t even include the riding to and from them.

Top entertainment is always present at Sturgis as even the stars want to be seen there; Kid Rock, Eric Church, Foreigner, Pop Evil, Lynyard Skynard, Jasmine Cain, the Marshal Tucker Band, Steppenwolf, Blackberry Smoke, Molly Hatchet, Jackyl and many more!

The weather at first did not want to cooperate as large balls of hail fell from the sky damaging many motorcycles and retail tents, etc. But the weather turned better and party was on.

Tennessee native, Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon is making a big comeback after burning to the ground two years ago. It’s now in its 2nd year after their big fire and the half acre, Olympic swimming pool kept everyone cool.

If you wanted to go on a charity ride, Sturgis had more than you could go on; The Legends Ride, the Biker Belles Ride, The Green Knights Veteran’s Ride, Carey Hart’s Good Ride and lots more.

It’s really hard to write about everything going on there unless you see it for yourself. Sturgis is one of those events you need to put on your bucket list. It’s worth the ride!

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25th TRAIL OF TEARS MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE

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he 25-year tradition continued as the official Trail of Tears Memorial Motorcycle Ride took place with riders taking their motorcycles from Tennessee to Alabama to Oklahoma. This ride is held in memory of the men, women and children that suffered, died and are buried in unmarked graves along the Trail of Tears route. Indians from several tribes walked, suffered and died on the hundreds of miles to be relocated in Oklahoma; Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek and Seminole Nations.

This one of those rides that has to be put on your bucket list. Beautiful scenery, great camaraderie and the friendships

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you make last a lifetime. My wife and I have ridden this route many times, rain or shine, and it has always added wonderful memories to our life of riding.

This year’s ride began at Crockett Powersports with the official 2018 Kick-Off Party. Hundreds came to enjoy music, good food and spending time with friends and meeting new ones.

Several vendors were on hand and our SBMag Road Crew Frank & Tina were there to take some great photos. John Crockett and Crocket Powersports were presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Trail of Tears Memorial Foundation for their donation to the

Bill & Paulette Cason Native American Scholarship Fund and their support of the ride.

The ride left out on September 15th and ended the day Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson in Tuscumbia, AL where the riders were treated to live music and great food. The next day, the ride continued on to the eventual end of the long Trail of Tears at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. There you can now see the “Transformation Through Forgiveness” sculpture of “Eagle Man,” standing atop a turtle base that will serve as a perpetual reminder that the power of forgiveness dwells in all of us.

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FIGHT LIKE AIDEN V

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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ine Year-old Aiden Martin is all smiles today. He doesn’t seem to show the real struggle he is still going thru today when you see him. But while he’s in the middle of his motorcycle buddies, he just wants to be one of crowd. At two years old, Aiden drowned in a swimming pool and it took 20 minutes of CPR to get a pulse. In the hospital for months, the doctors told his mother that he would be in a vegetative state his entire life. Not with standing a lot of prayers, Aiden’s mom refused to let be her answer. God has always been the last word.

She began the fight with Aiden… and shortly afterwards, Aiden began his fight himself.

The Fight Like Aiden call goes out and a huge contingent of motorcycle riders come from all around to support Aiden and his fight… his fight to live. Insurance doesn’t cover everything and this benefit helps the family with expenses like stem cell transplants and hyperbaric oxygen treatments. Close our own hearts since my wife and I live on ranch in Madisonville, Aiden also does horse therapy. It seems to help with his physical upper body strength. Horse therapy is used in many ways with many different injuries and this is just another therapy not covered by insurance that Aiden needs.

But Aiden’s motorcycle buddies are stepping up in a big way.

The group known as RRR (Triple R) has supported this ride from day one, just five years ago. Other motorcycle clubs and individuals also rallied to the call and this year was no different. Well over 100 motorcycles took off on ride where at the end, awaited auction items and raffles to raise more funds.

Organizer Richard Ford let everyone know the great news; “We have to thank each and every one that has gotten donations, volunteered and came to the ride. The total raised was an amazing $25,105.07!

FIGHT LIKE AIDEN!” Ashley stated, “Thank you all so much for everyone who helped in one way or another. It wouldn’t have been possible without you all.

Especially two people in particular, Richard and Kim Ford. We love you guys.”

Aiden continues to show small progress, but that progress is happening. The struggle is real… and the fight continues. As I’ve said before, “I don’t think his supporters will ever stop hoping, believing…and fighting, like Aiden”.

If you didn’t make the event and you’d like to make a donation, you can make a donation thru Paypal at fightlikeaidenv@yahoo.com.

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hen Hayden Fugate was only four years old, he was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. Since then he has undergone multiple treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. There are currently no additional treatment options available for him.

Hayden’s dreamed of one day being in the military so he could catch the “bad guys”.

Members of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 134th Air Refueling Wing invited the Knoxville Police Department including their Blue Hawks Motor Cops and Knoxville Fire Department to help make 11-year-old Hayden’s wish come true. Hayden became an honorary member of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, the Knoxville Police Department, and the Knoxville Fire Department.

It was a very moving experience and a true honor for us all to meet Hayden and welcome him to our family.

eginning with a bunch of Lego blocks from a kit of the BMW R1200GS Adventure bike, a Lego Technic’s team produced a snap-together model of a flying BMW. The Bavarian motorcycle manufacturer was so inspired, the built a concept motorcycle.

BMW’s design department maintains a farm team they call the BMW Junior Company, for young designers working to perfect their talents before promotion to the big leagues. They were so inspired by the Lego Hover Ride model that they built one in full scale. The flying mechanism is not actually on the bike yet and thus it doesn’t fly, but who knows what the next step for this flying masterpiece will be.

“It was incredibly inspiring to see colleagues from different disciplines working with our trainees,” said BMW’s trainer for technical model-making, Markus Kollmannsperger. “Everyone involved in this project learned an awful lot.”

Iron Horse We’ve all heard the phrase, “Rode hard and put up wet.”

It was a phrase used to reflect the lack of care of horses. Our “iron horses” are no different. When they aren’t cared for after and before riding, the wear and tear is obvious. Your bike is an investment and you can protect that investment through proper care. Sure, there’s always depreciation and your motorcycle will usually not appreciate but you can slow down the depreciation with proper care. While running a dealership, it was obvious of how people cared for their bikes. It showed in every area, from the outward appearance to the inner workings.

Regular maintenance, like oil changes, brake fluid, plugs, checking tire pressure and tread, and replacing clutch and brake cables is important for the care of your motorcycle. Neglect can not only depreciate value, it can also be dangerous.

It’s all about getting into good habits and having the right products on hand.

Everybody has different favorites. I always liked to carry a little bottle of detailer in my bag that I could touch up my bike no matter where I was. It was good for paint and chrome. But every once and awhile, it’s important to do a real good wax job. If you don’t have the time and energy, it’s best November 2018

to find someone who is a good bike detailer.

If you have someone who does it at least a couple of times of years, it’s much easier to keep up with the rest of the time. It’s like having someone do a deep cleaning of your home. Maintenance is easier then. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that someone who does auto detailing will also be good with bikes. Make sure you find someone who knows how to detail an “iron horse.

Kathy Tolleson CEO ROAR Motorcycles, Inc.

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By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy Photos by Candy Hurst

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cooter put on one hell of a good ol’ rusty party. This was a packed event full of everything redneck and everything rat rod. Located at the James Ward AG Center in Lebanon, Tennessee, folks from all backgrounds came out to have a good ol’ redneck time. Rat rods, motorcycles, custom made works of art painted and rusted all came to show off what they had. Some of these machines you just wouldn’t believe the creative designs.

Slammed cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles of all kinds and every way to make them were out on the roads to tout their stuff. Contests were held and trophies awarded for some of the top builders and their awesome creations. The champions will have something to hang their hat on until the spring Redneck Rumble comes about. The trophies themselves were pretty unique and awesomely built.

There was also a swap meet going on during the event with hundreds of vendors. Everything Americana was on hand for you to take home. There were also tons and tons of stuff to help add your own redneck style to compete in the next event.

Collectables of all kinds were displayed and some of the oldest gas station and oil signs were available as were everything to complete your man cave. The demolition derby was also enjoyed by hundreds of attendees.

Scooter always says, “THE REDNECK RUMBLE is the south’s biggest and baddest hot rod, custom car and rat rod show, swap meet and lifestyle show, plus demolition derby and live music” you will ever attend. The 5th Annual Spring Redneck Rumble is set for May 3-4 so come get your Redneck on and we’ll see you there!

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The day for giving thanks is upon us

Plan to join us for this special day Open 7am - 3pm Thanksgiving 100 College St. South • Madisonville, TN (423) 442-3304 www.oldtowncafe.com

BIKE EVENTS ALABAMA

Nov 4: Thunder Sunday at Mt Cheaha H-D, Oxford. See Facebook

Nov 4: Saints MC 40th Annual Toy Run, starts at Redstone H-D, 15100 Hwy 20, Madison, ends at Shagnasty’s for lunch, raffle music and brotherhood. Open to everyone. Facebook.

ARKANSAS

Nov 17: Santa Run, 9110 Interstate 30, Little Rock. Donations accepted, benefiting Arkadelphia Human Development Center. www.driftersofarkansas.com

Nov 17-18: Association MC/Abate Dist 2, 34th Annual Toy Run, Starts at Harley Davidson of Jonesboro.

FLORIDA

Nov 7-11: Thunder Beach Hurricane Michael Relief Concerts, Pensacola. 100% of concert ticket sales will go to help storm victims rebuild and recover.

Vendors, Huge national acts, bike shows & scenic rides. FMI www. thunderbeachproductions.com November 2018

and Facebook and Twitter. Can’t attend? Donate on our website.

Dec 1: Bicycles for Kids-poker run, 316 Main Street Station, Daytona Beach. Cash prizes, giveaways and raffles, live music.

Dec 15: Freedom 100 poker run, Main Street Station, Daytona Beach. Reg 11am. Live music.

Benefiting bicycles for kids.

Jan 26: Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show, Frost Park, 300 NE 2nd St, Dania Beach. 954-8308855 Feb 15-17: Thunder by the Bay at Sarasota Fairgrounds. Live music, vendors, bike and truck show, tented seating, great food and more. $5 admission/day, $10 advance 3-day passes and VIP tickets at www.thunderbythebay.org.

GEORGIA

Nov 3: Warehouse of Hope Poker Run, Rodney’s BBQ, Dallas. $25/ bike Includes 1 lunch and 1 pass. extra hand $5 and $10 lunches FBO @ 10:30 LBO @ 11:15.

KSU: 10:30 FMI: 770-652-4733

Nov 3: Ft. Gordon Fisher House Charity Ride, Golden Corral, Augusta. KSU 10:15. Facebook

Nov 3: Blue Goose Benefit Ride, Walmart Grovetown, KSU 11:30.

Facebook

Nov 3: 101 Mile Motorcycle Ride, Cycle World of Athens. www. neghvs.org/donate Nov 3: Spartan Spectacular Car/ Bike Show, West Hall Middle School, Oakwood. Food trucks, games, vendors, car show and sound-off. Facebook Nov 4: Angel Run for Shaun Smith, Leather Love & Freedom, Vidalia. Facebook

Nov 10: Cruisin’ for the Jones’ Charity Ride, Stockbridge Community Church, Stockbridge.

Facebook

Nov 10: Veterans Day Ride, Kroger parking lot, Griffin. Ends at Andersonville Civil War Memorial.

KSI 10AM. 678-521-7315 Nov 10: Cross Creek M/M Toy Run, 3287 GA-17, Canon. KSU 12pm. Facebook.

Nov 17: Benefit Ride for Firefighters Jeff Chambers, Falcons Fury H-D, Conyers.

KSU 10:30 AM. Facebook

Nov 17: Patriot Guard Riders of CSRA “Ride for Wreaths”, Timms H-D, Augusta. Facebook.

Nov 17: Joker M/C Toy Drive, Chili’s, Tifton. Police escorted.

KSU 12:30. Facebook

Nov 24: Ride for Ofelia Torres, Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville. KSU 10AM. Lunch at end. Facebook.

Nov 24: Frosty Bells Toy Run, Southern Devil H-D, Cartersville.

Food, music, raffles and fun.

Facebook.

KENTUCKY

Nov 3: Earlywine Indoor Motocross Racing Winter Series, 4248 Walton Pk, Dover. www. earlywineracing.com Nov 10: Military Appreciation Lunch, Wildcat H-D, London. All active, former active & retired military invited. See Facebook.

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KENTUCKY – CONT’D

Nov 11: Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet, Bullitt County Fairgrounds, Shepherdsville. www.walneckswap.com

Nov 17: Earlywine Indoor Motocross Racing Winter Series, 4248 Walton Pk, Dover. www.earlywineracing.com

LOUISIANA

Nov 3: Blue Knights Louisiana II Poker Run, New Orleans H-D, Metairie. 504-343-4621

Nov 3: The Moteaux Show, Saints Garage, New Orleans. Lagniappe, music, bike games, vendors, art, raffles, auctions, food trucks, beer, hooch, sexy motorcycles, beautiful people, stupid stunts, burnouts! www.bigleazyinc.com

Nov 3: Veterans for Veterans biker event & classic car show Riverpark Church, Shreveport. www.veteransforveterans.com Nov 3: Help A Child Walk benefit, 12-4 PM, Bayou Daiquiri, Shreveport.

Nov 6-10: Police Motorcycle Skills Competition, Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales. www. gulfcoastmcrodeo.com/?page_id=103 Nov 9-11: Gumbo Rally-Swamp Scooters MC, Bayou Wilderness RV Resort, Carencro. www. swampscooters.net/rally.html

Nov 9-13: Bayou Renegade Rally, Shreveport. www.bayourenegaderally.com Nov 10: Little Troopers Benefit Ride, Crying Eagle Brewing Co, Lake Charles.

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Nov 10: Car/Truck/Bike/4X4 Show, Parc Hardy, 1290 Rees St, Breaux Bridge.

See Facebook

Nov 3: Logan Stroud Memorial Ride, Tank Town Tavern, Charlotte. KSU 11:15.

704-305-1683

Nov 10: Big “Q” Chili Cook Off at 300 Cryers Camp Rd, Elm Grove.

Nov 3: Memorial Poker Run Honoring Dave Gieber, Double D Burnout Saloon, Kernersville.

KSU 12pm. Facebook

Nov 10: BACA Bayou Region Yahtzee Run, Sportsman Corner Bar, Houma. Food, music, 50/50, auction

Nov 10: Eagle Run, VFW 3106, Reg 9am, KSU 10am. 253-310-7937

Nov 15-18: Meet on the Creek Fall Motorcycle Rally, Silver Creek Campground, Mount Hermon.

Nov 24: Shriners Toy Run, 10AM-2PM, Walmart parking lot. Register 10am, KSU 11:30. Ride to Fairground in Minden. FMI 318-560-1563 or kencollins3838@yahoo.com

MISSISSIPPI

Dec 15: Santa Visits Chunky River H-D, Meridian. 1-4pm. Big Santa will be here for photos.

NORTH CAROLINA

Nov 2: Bike Night/Steak Night, VFW Post 9103, Spring Lake. Facebook

Nov 3: Twisted Brotherhood’s Poker Run, 3175 Rocky Branch Rd, Hampton. Facebook.

Nov 3: Guardians Toys for Tots Ride, Tailgators Sports Bar, Locust. Live music, door prizes, 50/50. 704-202-1308

Nov 3: Smoky Mountain Toy Run, Kearfott Corp, Black Mountain. Police escorted. www.smokymountaintoyrun.com

Nov 3-4: East Coast Field Race, Digger’s Dungeon, Poplar Branch. AMFRA Race.

Facebook.

Nov 10-11: Charlotte CBA Fall Bike Show & Swap Meet, Rowan County Fairgrounds.

Salisbury. www.charlottecba.org

Nov 11: Person County Toy Run, Homestead Steakhouse, Timberlake. KSU 1:30PM Facebook.

Nov 18: Wayne County Motorcycle Riders Toy Run at Berkeley Mall, Goldsboro.

919-750-4862

SOUTH CAROLINA

Nov 2-4: Blood & Steel Rodeo Revival, Faith Riders Fellowship Church, Aiken. Facebook Nov 3: Benefit Ride for Aaron Ritz, Chesnee Wesleyan Church, Chesnee. 269-808-7512 Nov 3: Military Appreciation Day, H-D Greenville. Facebook

Nov 4: You Are Not Forgotten Veteran Run, 4605 Belton Hwy, Anderson. KSU 2:30.

Facebook.

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Nov 10: Rockabillaque Vintage Bike & Classic Car Show, Southern Roots Smokehouse, North Charleston. www.rockabillaque.com Nov 10: Benefit Run-Jason Burton, Big Daddy’s of Laurens. Facebook Nov 18: Toys For Tots Toy Run, H-D of Greenville.

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Nov 24: Chosen Brotherhood MC Toy Run, Tommy T’s Parking Lot, Gaston. Facebook

TENNESSEE-EAST

Fridays: Pool Tournament, Blistered Chicken Saloon, 433 Shut In Gap Rd, Spring City at 7:30 PM Saturdays: Karaoke w/Kourtney, Blistered Chicken Saloon, 433 Shut In Gap Rd, Spring City

TN-MIDDLE & WEST

Nov 11: Dogs on Hogs Poker Run, Flying Saucer, 1400 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova. Facebook.

Jan 12: Tennessee Motorama, Wilson Co. Fairgrounds, Lebanon. 615-364-1828 or www.bothbarrels.us

TEXAS

Nov 1-4: Lone Star Rally, Galveston. Live music noon to midnight daily. Perewitz paint show, motorcycle rodeo, VIP packages, 100’s of vendors. www.lonestarrally.com Nov 3: DAV 5K Motorcycle Run at Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah. 830-549-3334 or support.dav.org/event/dav-5k-kemah/ e188259

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Contact Randy Gracy at themagman@southernbiker.us HOLIDAY EVENTS NOVEMBER:

Nov 3 (Saturday) - Sons of God MC Toy Run (Bradley County) Meet at O’Charleys on Paul Huff Pkwy, Cleveland. Registration 10am, KSU @ 11am EDT. Ride ends at Grace Community Church where food will be provided.

Bring new, unwrapped toy or donation.

Nov 4 (Sunday) - 2018 Dino Richardson Memorial benefiting Al Millard Memorial Walker County Stockings Full of Love Toy Run starts at Ridgeland High School, KSU @ 2 pm. Bring new, unwrapped toy or cash donation. Ride ends at LaFayette High School Nov 10 (Saturday) - 17th Annual Polk County Toy Run, Village Green Shopping Center, 201 Keith Street SW, Cleveland....KSU @11am EDT

Nov 10 (Saturday) - 36th Annual Hellions Toy Run. Registration starts at Wholesale Food Outlet in Calhoun, Ga. @ 9:00am, KSU @ 11:00am EDT. $10.00 per person. Breakfast will be served. Ride ends at Salacoa Park for lunch.

Nov 17 (Saturday) - Soddy Daisy Toy Run “Love Run for the Children” Meet at Charlie’s. KSU @ noon. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT Bring new, unwrapped toy or donation.

Nov 18 (Sunday) - 15th Annual Marion County Toy Run, KSU 1:00 pm CST. Meet at the BP Station in Whitwell (across from Hardee’s). Bring a new, unwrapped toy or cash donation.

DECEMBER:

Dec 2 (Sunday) - Catoosa County Toy Run. Bring New, Unwrapped Toy or Donation. Meet at Big Lots. KSU @ 2pm EDT Dec 15 (Saturday) Wreath Day 2018 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Please go to event link for more details @ https://www.facebook. com/events/1396121427177058/

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Advice from Your Attorney T

here is a lot of traveling this time of year. You and your family are traveling to and from the store shopping, going out to eat with family, friends, and co-workers, and going to visit distant relatives. With so many people on the road, the more likely the unthinkable might happen: you or a family member gets into an accident. What do you do if the unthinkable happens?

First off, if you are not seriously injured, turn your hazard lights on and if your vehicle is still operational, move it to a safe place, out of the flow of traffic. This is not only important to keep you safe when you go to get out your vehicle, but it also keeps other drivers safe who might stumble, or crash, into your accident scene.

Secondly, if you’re able to, be an upstanding person and check on the others involved, even if you are not at fault. As hard as it might be, it is very important to keep a cool and calm attitude.

This is a very traumatic and upsetting situation, but being kind and courteous to everyone involved will go a long way in the ultimate resolution in your claim.

Thirdly, call 911. If you or someone else is injured, even if it appears relatively minor, it is imperative that EMS checks you out. Something minor now, could develop into something more serious later. It is better to nip it in the butt instead of letting it sneak up and bite you later. Even if you or someone else isn’t injured, it is still important to report the accident because an accident report is almost always necessarily to help resolve any potential disputes that might arise in the future. Now be sure not to admit fault or point the blame at the others involved in the accident. The police will be sure to question

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everyone involved and any witnesses that might be around to objectively determine what happened and who is at fault. Also, as mentioned earlier, be courteous and respectful to the police and EMS who respond, your actions will go along way and might even help you avoid an unwanted ticket.

Fourth, trade and gather information. Get the name of the driver and any of the passengers. Trade insurance information and copy down the license plate number, along with the make and model of the vehicle. If there are any witnesses, get their contact information; you might need their help later to give their account of what happened. Also, be sure to get the name(s) and badge number(s) of the officer(s) that respond to your accident, this will make getting your accident report easier.

Fifth, document the scene. Almost everyone with a cellphone has a camera on it, whether it’s a fancy smartphone or a good ole reliable flip phone. Take pictures of the scene where the accident occurred, including any skid marks, hazards in the road, and each vehicle involved in the accident. Your insurance company will likely want these pictures to help settle your claim and in the event you have to sue or get sued the more documentation you have the better. Remember, be careful when you’re taking these pictures because you’re likely still on the side of the road and other cars are driving by.

Sixth, report the accident to your insurance company. You don’t have to do this while waiting at the scene, but it is important to start your claim sooner rather than later. Starting your claims process will speed up your car getting fixed and put money back in your pocket for medical expenses you might incur.

What if you’re out of state? Do everything above, but before you travel out-of-state familiarize yourself with the laws of that state. Each state is different and something legal in Tennessee might not be legal in another state, such as talking on your cellphone. Talking on your cellphone might affect who the police determine is at fault for the accident, its best not to be at fault.

No matter what, in state or out-of-state, remember to call your local at home attorney after the accident. Your local attorney can guide you through the turmoil of having an accident, regardless of whether you’re not at fault or at fault. If you’re out of state, don’t call an unknown attorney, call your local attorney and let him help you find someone who will look out for you and your family. Your local attorney will answer any questions you have, help guide you through the insurance process, and help you recover what your insurance won’t get back for you.

November 2018

TU TUs for TA TAs

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was the color of the day at Mt. Cheaha Harley-Davidson where riders from around the area came out in support of the Mt. Cheaha HOG chapter and the Steel Magnolias during their annual TU TUs for TA TAs benefit. The Steel Magnolias goal is to help breast cancer patients through their journey with comfort and dignity.

Folks arrived with pink all over them and their machines. Guys with pink Tu-Tus and pink beards, women with pink hair and pink bikes‌ it was pink sight to behold. The pink balloon release was also a beautiful sight. There were prizes awarded for best costume and best decorated bike. The police escorted ride though the county and every enjoyed a great day raising funds for women with breast cancer.

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