Hendersonville Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Our Hendersonville motorcycle accident attorneys are respected Tennessee trial lawyers
There’s nothing like the freedom and joy of riding a motorcycle in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and listening to such Hendersonville locals as Taylor Swift, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash. There’s nothing like the wind in your hair and the friendship of other riders. Unfortunately, the joys of motorcycle riding are often tempered by the reality that when accidents do happen, they’re often severe or deadly. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyers are seasoned trial lawyers. We understand the unique challenges involved with pursuing a motorcycle accident claim. We’re committed, as our record of success shows, to fighting for all the compensation motorcycle accident victims deserve.
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
475 Saundersville Rd.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 932-8600
How can we help?
- How do your Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyers fight for injured riders?
- What types of motorcycle accidents do your Hendersonville lawyers handle?
- Why do motorcycle accidents happen in Hendersonville?
- How dangerous are motorcycle accidents?
- What types of injuries do motorcycle accidents in Hendersonville cause?
- How much is my Hendersonville motorcycle accident claim worth?
- Do you have a Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
How do your Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyers fight for injured riders?
Our lawyers understand the unique challenges involved with representing motorcycle accident victims in Hendersonville. These challenges include showing how your accident happened, why someone’s negligence caused the motorcycle to crash, and who is responsible. We understand the rules of the road that motorcycle operators and other drivers must follow. Our lawyers work with doctors who can verify your injuries, explain the medical care you need, and discuss every way your injuries are making your life miserable.
What types of motorcycle accidents do your Hendersonville lawyers handle?
At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we represent motorcycle operators and passengers who are injured due to the negligence of car and truck drivers. We also handle claims when a motorcycle operator causes an accident that injures a motorcycle passenger or the occupants of another vehicle.
Motorcycle accidents include head-on crashes, broadsides, rear-end collisions, single-vehicle accidents, and multi-vehicle accidents. Many motorcycle accidents involve lane switching, lane splitting, curved roads, dangerous roads, and turning.
Whatever type of crash or collision you’re involved in, our Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyers have the experience and resources to seek just compensation for your injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one.
Why do motorcycle accidents happen in Hendersonville?
Most Hendersonville motorcycle accidents occur due to the negligence of other drivers, motorcycle operator negligence, or defective motorcycle parts.
Other drivers may be negligent (and thus accountable for your injuries) if they:
- Fail to respect the right of a motorcycle rider to use the same road
- Fail to understand how motorcycles move in traffic
- Drive while distracted, intoxicated, or fatigued
- Speed, fail to yield, or violate other Tennessee traffic laws
- Drive too fast for traffic or weather conditions
- Fail to know their blind spots
Motorcycle operator negligence may include:
- Not having a valid motorcycle license
- Not being trained to ride a motorcycle
- Failing to understand how to ride with a group of riders, causing other motorcycles to fall or crash
- Not using caution when roads are wet, gravelly, have potholes or roadkill, or when the roads are dangerous for any other reason
- Failing to navigate turns correctly
- Failing to keep the motorcycle upright while turning
Motorcycles may be defective if the electric systems are faulty, the clutch doesn’t work, the brakes are faulty, the tires malfunction, the fuel system doesn’t work, the helmets fail to protect you, and other reasons. We file product liability and negligence claims against the manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of defective motorcycle parts.
In some cases, you may also have a claim that the Tennessee Department of Transportation failed to properly design or maintain roads which caused your accident. For example, we may argue that the government was aware of potholes or other fixable dangers and failed to repair the dangerous conditions in a timely manner.
How dangerous are motorcycle accidents?
According to the state of Tennessee, through November 27, 2023, motorcycle accidents have caused 806 deaths, nearly 3,500 suspected serious injuries, more than 4,500 minor injuries, and another 2,324 possible injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that motorcycle riders are 29 times more likely to die in an accident than passenger car riders.
It’s not surprising that motorcycle accidents are so deadly and cause so many catastrophic injuries. Unlike cars and trucks, motorcycles provide no physical protection. Motorcycles don’t have roofs, hoods, trunks, or side doors. There are no seatbelts or airbags. When a motorcycle accident occurs in Hendersonville, the riders are likely to be struck twice – once by the other vehicle and once when they hit the ground.
What types of injuries do motorcycle accidents in Hendersonville cause?
A motorcycle rider’s entire body is exposed in a crash. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyers represent riders who suffer catastrophic, permanent, and serious injuries, including:
- Spinal cord damage including paralysis and herniated discs
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Traumatic amputation/loss limb
- Severe burns
- Broken arms, legs, ribs, and all other bones
- Road rash
- Biker’s arm – nerve damage
- Scarring and facial disfigurement
- Crush injuries including internal bleeding and organ damage
- Nerve, tissue, muscle, ligament, and tendon damage
Road rash occurs as a rider’s body slides along the road, severely damaging the skin.
Riders may need treatment from neurosurgeons, orthopedists, pain management doctors, plastic surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and many other types of healthcare providers. Riders may also benefit from time with support groups.
How much is my Hendersonville motorcycle accident claim worth?
In one motorcycle accident case, we obtained $2.5 million for a motorcycle rider who suffered a pelvic fracture and a collapsed lung due to an intoxicated driver. In another case, we obtained $1.275 million from three different insurance companies for a motorcyclist who was paralyzed due to the negligence of a reckless driver.
Our Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyers work with your medical team and our network of healthcare specialists to fully understand the severity of your injuries and the complications they may arise. We work with your employers to document the earnings you lose each day you can’t do your job.
We demand compensation for all your current and future:
- Medical bills
- Lost income and benefits including permanent disability losses
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of function of any body part
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of consortium (enjoyment of marital relations)
- Loss of quality of life
In inexcusable cases such as when a drunk driver caused your motorcycle accident, we seek punitive damages to send a message to the wrongdoer.
If a member of your family died, we file a wrongful death action on behalf of your family. We respect your need to mourn while working to honor your loved one’s memory and hold the wrongdoers accountable. Wrongful death damages in Tennessee include:
- The funeral and burial costs
- The amount of financial support your loved one would have provided
- The value of the services your loved one would have provided for the family
- The value of the guidance, love, and support your loved one would have given each family member
- Any physical or emotional suffering your loved one experienced before they died
Our wrongful death settlements and verdicts include many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.
Do you have a Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our Hendersonville personal injury lawyers meet motorcycle accident victims and families at our office located at 475 Saundersville Rd. If you’re too hurt or ill to come to our office, we will meet you at your home or a healthcare facility. We also schedule phone and video consultations.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers also meet clients at our offices in Nashville, East Nashville, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, and Clarksville.
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Contact our experienced Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyers now
Most motorcycle accidents cause catastrophic injuries. Many riders don’t survive motorcycle accidents. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our Hendersonville motorcycle accident lawyers are strong advocates on behalf of injury victims and the families of loved ones who die in a motorcycle accident. We have an impressive record of personal injury insurance settlements and jury verdicts. We’ll fight for all the compensation you deserve. To schedule a free consultation, call us or complete our contact form. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that our success depends on your success.