Motorcycle Accidents

Tennessee Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Injuries from a motorcycle accident can be catastrophic. Victims can be thrown a great distance. They can be dragged many feet. They can be crushed by a much larger vehicle. Most motorcycle accidents result in serious injury, fatality or permanent disability.

Contact a knowledgeable lawyer after a motorcycle accident to learn about your rights and options. Call the Knoxville, Tennessee law firm of Goldberg & Dohan at (865) 246-2000 for a free initial consultation.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury or other serious injury in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you learn about your rights and your options. If your wreck was caused by a careless driver, obstacles in the road, defects in the design of a highway or other negligence or misconduct, we can build a strong case. Our attorneys work to obtain compensation for your medical bills, lost income and other costs of your injury.

Investigating to determine the facts and insurance coverage

We investigate a motorcycle accident thoroughly, reviewing police reports and interviewing witnesses. Our in-house investigators visit the scene and reconstruct the accident. We also determine what insurance coverage is available. We are known for digging deep to find sources of compensation for our clients.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents

Most injury-causing motorcycle accidents are caused by:

• Speeding by the driver of a truck or auto
• Failing to yield
• Inattention and failure to keep a proper lookout
• Lane changing without signaling

The popular bumper sticker, Start Seeing Motorcycles, says it all. Car drivers simply don't see motorcycles and don't compensate for visibility reductions caused by blind spots. They sometimes blame motorcycle drivers for accidents actually caused by the driver of the car just because a motorcycle is loud. The bottom line is that motorcycle riders are extremely vulnerable, even with protective gear. Car and truck drivers have an obligation to watch out for them.

Contact a knowledgeable lawyer after a motorcycle accident to learn how you can get your bike fixed, pay your medical bills and recover your lost wages. Call Goldberg & Dohan at (865) 246-2000.