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You can do everything right on your motorcycle and still suffer injuries because another motorist was not paying attention. Riding a motorcycle is already dangerous, but most of the time a crash is not the rider’s fault. Other drivers cause a large share of motorcycle accidents. Knowing the common causes of motorcycle accidents in Nashville can help you understand what went wrong and what your rights are.
After your wreck, you will likely face the assumption that you were speeding or riding recklessly. That bias can affect how police, insurers, and even a jury regard your case. A motorcycle accident lawyer from our firm can push back on that assumption and show what actually happened, so your case is judged on the facts.
Many motorcycle crashes happen because a car or truck driver fails to notice the motorcycle or give it enough space. The main reasons motorcycle wrecks occur in Nashville include these driver behaviors:
No matter which of these caused your motorcycle crash, the responsible driver should be held accountable, and we know how to show that they were at fault.
The unfair assumption that the motorcycle rider is to blame for a crash can follow your case from the police report all the way to a jury. Insurance companies may use this bias to pay you less or nothing at all. That matters because of how the state handles fault.
Tennessee follows a modified comparative fault rule established in McIntyre v. Balentine. This means that if you are found partly responsible for a crash, your compensation may be reduced by your share of the fault. If you are found to be 50% or more responsible, you may not be able to recover compensation. This is why challenging unfair assumptions about motorcycle riders can be important.
Our firm uses RoadProof, a tool that enables us to obtain Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) traffic-camera footage to show what really happened during an accident. This type of evidence frequently serves as proof that Nashville motorcycle riders did not cause crashes that other people try to blame them for.
What you do in the days after a crash can shape your case. Major evidence showing who caused your Nashville motorcycle collision can disappear quickly. Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 28-3-104, the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is generally one year from the date of the accident.
Acting early enables our lawyers to collect the necessary evidence—including witness accounts, medical records, and traffic-camera footage—while it is still available. The sooner you contact us after your crash, the more we can do to protect your claim for compensation.
The common causes of motorcycle accidents in Nashville almost always include a driver’s carelessness around a rider. After your bike crash, you should not have to suffer because of someone else’s mistake or deal with the insurance company alone. Knowing your rights and acting before the one-year deadline puts you in a stronger position.
Our firm has represented injured riders for three decades. Through our partnership with Paul Tetul, we stay connected to the local riding community. We are local, and we are ready to fight for you. Contact Ponce Law today for a free consultation.
