motorcycle accident
Riding a motorcycle can be enjoyable, but it is far more likely to cause an accident than driving a car. A motorcycle accident is clearly more complicated than a car accident because it involves the rider and another vehicle, as well as several environmental elements.
According to the extension of the Florida Motorcycle Safety Coalition, motorcycle fatalities represented 16.6% of all traffic fatalities in Florida in 2020.
The following are the most common reasons for motorcycle injuries:
- Speeding rider
- Unsafe road conditions
- Intoxicated driver
- Due to a vehicle that makes a left turn.
The most common motorcycle injuries caused by an accident are:
- Head and neck injuries
- Back Injuries
- Inner bleeding or a broken leg
- Muscle damage
motorcycle accident
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FAQ
- Motorcycle accidents tend to be more serious since motorcycles don’t provide as much coverage as a car might.
- The settlement in a motorcycle accident might be a lot higher because of the higher risk involved.
- There are different legal issues surrounding motorcycle accidents including who’s at fault, if you’re wearing a helmet or not, the condition of the road, etc.
You may still be entitled to compensation!
The Tennessee Accident Team can connect you with a professional personal injury attorney who can inform you on whether you have a case to build a lawsuit or not.
Keep in mind, always wear protective gear on a motorcycle.
The state of Tennessee uses comparative negligence laws. What this means is, depending on your case, it’s up to the court to decide how much of the accident was your fault and can lower your final settlement.
However, there are also laws that remove compensation if you have any fault in the accident.
The statute of limitations in Tennessee is one year after the accident. If one year passes after the accident and you haven’t filed a claim, the court will throw out your case.
The Tennessee Accident Team will refer you to qualified attorneys who will help you build a strong case as soon as possible!
You can be entitled to a lot of different kinds of compensation, depending on your case. If you were injured, if your property was destroyed, if you have medical or out-of-pocket costs, and even income from missing work!
If you’re in a motorcycle accident because of potholes or general bad conditions on the road, you can still build a case. Your lawsuit will be against the city the accident occurred in or the state itself. It all depends on the details of your specific case.
Don’t accept the first offer your insurance company gives you after your motorcycle accident.
Your insurance company tries to save money by offering you a very minimal settlement. If you accept it, you can’t file another damage claim and can be left with unaffordable bills.