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We have helped hundreds of victims involved in motorcycle accidents caused by reckless or negligent actions, such as:
There are plenty of safety and traffic laws that motorcyclists in Tennessee and Georgia must follow to keep their license and avoid fines just like any other driver.
Likewise, there are numerous rights and protections that motorcyclists enjoy under state law, such as the right to file suit against a negligent individual who causes an accident that causes them injuries as a result.
If you were involved in a motorcycle wreck recently you did not cause, seeking assistance from a motorcycle accident injury lawyer might be in your best interests.
A seasoned personal injury attorney could walk you through the procedures necessary to pursue civil litigation against the person or entity who wrongfully caused you harm.
Every motorist in Tennessee and Georgia owes everyone else on the road a duty of reasonable care when either driving or riding a motorcycle.
This duty of care requires them to drive responsibly and carefully, as well as to follow all applicable rules of the road pertaining to speeding, signage, right-of-way, and safety equipment and procedures.
If a driver violates their duty of care through some reckless, careless, or intentional action, they may be considered legally negligent for any damages stemming from an accident their breach of duty causes.
However, a motorcyclist hit by a negligent motor vehicle driver may be held partially or even primarily liable for an accident if they too were behaving negligently in some way.
For example, both Tennessee Code §55-9-302 and Georgia Code §40-6-315 require motorcycle riders of all ages to wear a safety helmet that meets or exceeds federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Therefore, failure to wear a helmet may result in a court implementing comparative fault on a motorcyclist injured in a crash caused by someone else.
Assistance from a local motorcycle accident injury attorney may be crucial to contesting allegations of comparative negligence and ensuring a plaintiff can recover as much compensation as possible.
Since motorcycle accidents can often cause especially catastrophic injuries compared to other types of motor vehicle wrecks, recoverable damages in an ensuing civil case often need to account for both short-term and long-term losses.
For instance, a motorcyclist who experiences severe spine trauma might need to recover for both emergency medical expenses they have already paid and rehabilitative care they will need in the future.
Likewise, motorcycle accident injury claims should factor both economic and non-economic forms of harm into a settlement demand or court case.
In addition to objective financial losses like medical bills and costs for property repair or replacement, a motorcycle accident lawyer in Tennessee or Georgia could pursue restitution for subjective damages like pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life.
While motorcycles can make for liberating and enjoyable traveling experiences, they can also pose an immense risk of harm to anyone riding them, especially if they are involved in a collision with a larger motor vehicle.
Following a motorcycle wreck caused by another party’s negligence, civil recovery may be essential to preserving both your physical health and future financial prospects.
In both respects, the assistance of an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer could play a crucial role in boosting your chances of recovery.
When you step through the doors of The Law Offices of Kyle Peiter, you can expect to interact directly with me from start to finish.
I am passionate about your story and doing my best work for you.
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