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Ralph Brown and Associates
Knoxville, Tennessee
(865) 691-2777
1-800-982-8662
Personal Injury Lawyers
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers - Knoxville, Tennessee
Motorcyclists
are far more vulnerable in traffic than
drivers of other types of vehicles. With
no outer protection, no seatbelts to keep
them from being thrown, and a small vehicle
that is frequently overlooked by other drivers,
motorcyclists can be severely injured or
killed if involved in a traffic accident.
According to 2001 statistics from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle
riders run a 26 times greater risk of being
killed in a traffic accident than occupants
of other vehicles and a 5 times greater
risk of being injured.
The Cost
Many motorcyclists do not survive traffic accidents. Those that do can be left to cope with serious injuries or long-term disability. Victims and families often suffer emotional and financial strain as well, as they try to cope with pain and grief and with the burden of medical or funerary expenses. If the victim's injuries or death were caused by someone else, a family's pain can be intensified. Moreover, many families simply do not have the resources to cover the expenses they find themselves facing. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident caused by another driver, you deserve to be financially compensated for your losses.
What to do if you're in a motorcycle accident
Obviously, the most critical thing to do if you or someone else is involved in a serious motorcycle accident is to call for emergency assistance and attend to the immediate injuries and danger. However, if at all possible, it is extremely important to keep calm and try to collect as much information as possible about the accident scene and the parties involved. The following information can be crucial down the road when dealing with insurance or possible litigation:
- Names, contact information, driver's license number, insurance, and registration information for all drivers involved
- names and contact information for all passengers, witnesses, police officers, and emergency medical personnel involved
- location and time of accident
- a description of vehicle damage and how the accident happened
- a list of injuries you know or suspect
t is important to contact your insurance carrier as soon as possible following the accident. You may also need to file a report with the police, depending on the extent of injuries and vehicle damage, and possibly with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as well. If your motorcycle accident involves serious injuries that were the fault of someone else, it would be prudent at this point to contact a personal injury lawyer experienced in motorcycle accident litigation.
What a motorcycle accident lawyer can do for you
All vehicle accident cases, including motorcycle accidents, deal with insurance adjustors, which means they can be time consuming and extremely frustrating. Typically, when another person is at fault in causing a motorcycle accident, that person's insurance company will try to settle with the injured party quickly. However, the company often tries to settle property damage for substantially less than the value of the motorcycle and also tries to settle personal injury claims before the full extent of a victim's injuries are realized. Once settled, the motorcycle accident case cannot be reopened.
Experienced motorcycle accident attorneys can intervene between you and the insurance company to ensure you receive the full amount to which you are entitled. In other instances, a competent accident attorney will aggressively pursue your interests through civil litigation and the courts if necessary. The attorney will interview witnesses, investigate the scene of the accident, and preserve and record important evidence such as tire tread marks. It is crucial, therefore, that you contact an attorney as quickly as possible after your accident to ensure that critical evidence is not lost.
Ralph Brown & Associates
Dealing with insurance or litigation in cases of serious motorcycle accidents can be complex and confusing. It is important to contact a lawyer that specializes in the area of motorcycle accident litigation to help you through this process. The motorcycle accident attorneys at Ralph Brown & Associates - located in Knoxville, Tennessee - understand the motorcycle insurance and litigation process inside and out and have the resources to defend your rights, achieving for you the compensation you deserve. If you have been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, contact the motorcycle accident attorneys at Ralph Brown & Associates today. Serving Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding areas.
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