Tennessee Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
If you have suffered personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you are not alone. Statistics gathered by our motorcycle accident attorneys on Tennessee crashes and injuries underscore the inherent risk of riding a motorcycle: in 2007, there were 144 motorcycle accident deaths in the state, 87 percent of which were helmeted, and 34 percent of which had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .01 or higher, at the time of the collision*. Although nothing can assuage the physical and emotional trauma of suffering a catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one, obtaining a motorcycle accident settlement can help reduce the financial stress often associated with recovering from motorcycle accident injury or death. Accordingly, our law firm is committed to providing the exceptional legal counsel crash victims need to obtain damages for their injuries. Backed by a track record of successful motorcycle accident case resolutions, our attorneys have the expertise necessary to fully protect our clients' rights. When you secure our services, we will work diligently to obtain a favorable case outcome.
Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
When a motorcyclist is injured in a crash, it is crucial that he or she understand his or her rights as an accident victim. Depending on state law, he or she may be able to seek damages for the financial losses he or she suffered because of his or her injuries. (The surviving family members of wrongful death victims may also be able to seek damages.) The law includes a number of statutes pertaining to the filing of a motorcycle accident lawsuit, the awarding of damages, and other matters pertinent to the handling of motorcycle accident claims.
Types of Injuries
Given motorcycles' lack of crashworthiness - their failure to protect riders in a crash - motorcycle accident injuries tend to be catastrophic or fatal, including spinal cord, back, burn, and brain injury. Accidents often cause relatively minor injuries as well, including broken bones and "road rash". Whatever the severity of their injuries, victims may be entitled to damages and should hire a practiced motorcycle accident attorney right away.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement compensates the victim for the financial losses he or she suffered because of his or her injury. Depending on the severity of the victim's injuries, state law, and other factors, the settlement amount may vary. It can include recompense for the victim's medical treatment, rehabilitative care, lost income, decreased earning potential, household expenses during recovery, pain, suffering, and other losses.
Learn about Tennessee motorcycle accident laws.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit involves a number of steps, including determining whether the victim has a case, filing the necessary paperwork within the required deadlines, and proving the fault of the liable party. The process can be complex and overwhelming without the help of an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer - an attorney with a background representing injured motorcyclists. Proner & Proner provides service by a team of seasoned motorcycle accident attorneys - a team committed to seeking the best possible outcome for each client, every time. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a crash, contact Proner & Proner to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced motorcycle accident attorneys serving Tennessee. We will provide the exceptional legal counsel you deserve.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics reflect accident trends in Tennessee and throughout the U.S. since 1998*:
- In 1998, there was an approximate 6 percent fatality rate for motorcyclists in the U.S., versus 2 percent each for passenger car and light truck occupants.
- In 2004, there were 1,288 highway traffic fatalities in Tennessee, 454 (35 percent) of which involved motorists or motorcyclists with a BAC of .08 or higher. There were 97 motorcycle accident deaths in the state, accounting for approximately 7 percent of the motor vehicle accident deaths that year.
- In 2005, there were 4,553 motorcycle accident fatalities and 87,000 additional motorcycle accident injuries in the U.S. Of those fatalities, 128 occurred in Tennessee, 84 percent of which were helmeted, and 42 of which had a BAC of .01 or higher, at the time of the crash. Motorcycle accident deaths accounted for 10 percent of the 1,270 highway traffic fatalities in Tennessee that year.
- In 2006, there were 140 motorcycle accident deaths in Tennessee - 11 percent of the 1,287 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year.
- Tennessee is one of 20 states with a universal helmet law.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about your rights after sustaining a motorcycle accident injury, motorcycle accident statistics, and other information. Our motorcycle accident attorneys welcome clients throughout Tennessee. When you secure our services, we will provide the exceptional legal counsel necessary to obtain damages for your injuries.
*Motorcycle accident statistic references: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Governors Highway Safety Association websites.
We serve motorcycle accident victims throughout Tennessee, including the following cities:
- Memphis
- Nashville-Davidson
- Knoxville
- Chattanooga
- Clarksville
- Murfreesboro
- Jackson
- Johnson City
- Kingsport
- Franklin
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