Knoxville Motorcycle Crash Attorneys
Experienced representation is more important in motorcycle accidents than for any other type of crash. People who don't ride — including jurors — often blame the motorcyclist. There are also complex insurance and legal issues that can put the motorcycle victim at a disadvantage.
Loved One Hurt on a Motorcycle? Free Consultation at 865-523-1414
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. of Knoxville, Tennessee, is a powerful advocate for victims of motorcycle accidents. We take cases throughout East Tennessee. Contact us immediately before making statements to police or an insurance adjuster.
Aggressive Representation
Other drivers often fail to see motorcycles or consider their safety. The public also has the negative perception of motorcyclists as being careless and negligent drivers. We know that in many bike crashes, the negligence of motorists was the cause. Failure to yield when turning left. Pulling out without looking. Switching lanes abruptly into the motorcycle's path.
We visit the accident scene to identify witnesses and gather physical evidence while it's fresh. We also use accident reconstruction experts to measure skid marks, pavement scrapes and the wreckage to attempt to prove the other driver was at fault.
Riders or their passengers suffer most in a cycle crash. We have helped recover full damages for people suffering from a motorcycle head injury and brain damage, back and spinal cord injury, amputation, internal injury, a broken bone and severe road rash.
Insurance Issues and Other Barriers
D. Scott Hurley is a proven trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience. He works diligently for motorcycle accident victims because expenses often exceed the other driver's insurance coverage. In one case, our client suffered a catastrophic injury that later led to his death. The other driver carried the minimum $25,000 liability policy, a fraction of the medical costs. Our client had uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance of $300,000, and we were able to maximize the financial compensation available by stacking the two policies.
In Tennessee, all persons on a cycle must wear a helmet. If an unhelmeted operator or passenger is injured, it is considered comparative negligence that can reduce or bar damages all together. We fight to overcome the "biker" stigma to demonstrate where true negligence lies.
Contact us today at 865-523-1414 for the tough, determined representation you will need. We offer a free consultation, including home or hospital visits.
