As a Knoxville motorcycle accident lawyer G. Turner Howard III has seen first-hand the devastation of a motorcycle crash. He knows that motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable out on the road and often will be unfairly blamed in an accident.
Recently, The Tennessean reported about a motorcycle accident involving a rider who lost control and crashed into a light pole. In this tragic case, police said the rider sped through an intersection and into a traffic light pole and died from his motorcycle accident injuries. When fatal motorcycle crashes happen at night, as in this case, it is sometimes impossible to know what really happened.
Because insurance companies are quick to blame the motorcycle operator, it’s important to take the right steps after an accident to protect your rights.
If you are involved in an accident and have not suffered severe injuries that impede your ability to speak to the police at the scene of the accident, try to describe everything that took place. There are many differences between car accidents and motorcycle accidents. Every detail of what preceded your bike crash will help your personal injury attorney get you a fair settlement or build a strong motorcycle crash lawsuit, if needed.
At the offices of Tennessee personal injury lawyer G. Turner Howard III, we know that motorcyclists are often accused of being speed demons or careless. They can be blamed for wiping out or colliding with a car when other factors may have contributed to the wreck.
It has not been a good year for Tennessee motorcyclists, as the state has seen a 10 percent rise in biker deaths. As of August, there were 89 motorcycle fatalities during the year, compared to 78 at the same time last year, according to a report in The Tennessean.
With a rise in the number of motorcycle accidents in Tennessee, it’s more important than ever to know your rights and to seek legal guidance if you are injured through no fault of your own.
If you or someone you love has been involved in biker accident, Contact G. Turner Howard III, Attorney at Law at (844) G3-Help-Me (865-558-8030) or complete our online contact form. We are compassionate, experienced aggressive legal representatives who can seek justice for your injuries.
The Law Offices of G. Turner Howard III
5915 Casey Drive
Knoxville, TN 37950
