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MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS IN KNOXVILLE, CHATTANOOGA, AND THE TRI-CITIES

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call us today. We will fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

All drivers are vulnerable to accidents and injuries on the road. However, as a motorcycle rider, you are at a greater threat since your motorcycle provides minimal protection. Should they get into an accident, they could suffer from catastrophic injuries that lead to lifelong impairments. Motorcycle accidents in East Tennessee cause some of the most serious and disabling injuries of any vehicle crash. Even a small mishap on the roadway can produce painful, permanent, and sometimes life-threatening physical problems for motorcycle enthusiasts. Many people do not fully appreciate just how vulnerable motorcyclists and their passengers are on the highway. Other drivers can be inattentive, distracted, or can violate traffic laws, putting motorcycle riders and their passengers at risk.

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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

While riding a motorcycle, you are exposed to all of the regular hazards of driving plus all of the added risks that come with being on a motorcycle. Motorcycles can be hard to spot, hard to hear, and overlooked by other drivers. Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents are:
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  • Failure to Yield

​Failure of other drivers to yield to an oncoming motorcycle is a frequent cause of motorcycle accidents. For example, a motorist making a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle can be disastrous for the rider. There are many reasons why these accidents occur, simple driver inattention being the leading cause.​


  • Tailgating

​​Drivers who follow another vehicle too closely are being careless and dangerous. Following too closely can make it difficult or impossible for cars or trucks to stop for an emergency, a pedestrian, stop-and-go traffic, a traffic light, or many other situations. Because these drivers do not have sufficient time to apply the brakes to avoid collision, they will often collide with the vehicle in front of them when they stop. This may only cause minor physical damage to another car or truck, but when a vehicle strikes your motorcycle from the back it can result in much greater serious injury and property damage.


  • Improper Lane Changes

​​Many automobile drivers do not pay proper attention when they drive down the roadway, including while changing lanes. Failing to signal, failing to look in the side-view or rear-view mirrors, failing to properly adjust the side-view mirror, failing to account for the existence of a blind spot, or simply failing to pay attention can lead to traffic accidents. Even in situations where a collision is avoided, a driver improperly changing lanes or driving erratically could cause a motorcyclist to take a major spill while attempting to avoid a crash.


These are only a few examples; there is no limit to the number of situations in which the inattention or negligence of a driver can directly result in injuries to those riding motorcycles. Whatever the cause of your accident, you need a motorcycle accident lawyer in Knoxville, Chattanooga, or the Tri-Cities who knows what it takes to establish convincingly that another driver, not the motorcyclist, was at fault.

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​HOW MUCH IS MY CASE WORTH?

The amount of money you could potentially receive by filing a legal claim is dependent on many factors, including:

  • The details of your accident.
  • The extent of your injuries.
  • Your insurance coverage, as well as the policy of the person liable for your injury.
  • Evidence.
  • Much, much more...

While we can't answer the specific question, "What compensation can I get?" with a number, our Knoxville, Johnson City/Tri-Cities, and Chattanooga attorneys can help determine what types of monetary damages you're entitled to for your injuries. When you hire Fox & Farmer, they will get to work immediately. Our legal team will go to work obtaining details about your accident, as well as paperwork related to your injuries. We also may assign an investigator to your case to gather crucial evidence. Contact Fox & Farmer for a free conversation regarding your case.

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