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Maryville Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Holding drivers and others liable when they cause motorcycle crashes in Tennessee
Motorcycle riders in Tennessee enjoy many Maryville roads, including US 129, a scenic highway known for its amazing mountain views and tight curves that runs through Blount County.
These pleasures come with dangers. It’s difficult to control a motorcycle. Many car drivers don’t respect motorcycle riders. Motorcycles provide no physical protection. Sadly, many motorcycle accidents cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Our Maryville motorcycle accident lawyers are ready to help victims fight for the compensation they deserve. Call Delius, McKenzie & McCarter today to assert your right to compensation.
How can we help?
- Why are motorcycle injuries and deaths so common?
- What types of motorcycle accidents do you handle in Maryville?
- Why do motorcycle accidents happen in Maryville?
- What types of injuries do motorcycle accidents cause?
- Who do you hold responsible when motorcycle accidents happen in Maryville?
- What laws govern motorcycle riding in Maryville?
- What damages can motorcycle accident victims receive?
- How much time do motorcycle accident victims have to file their claims?
- Do you have a Maryville personal injury lawyer near me?
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Why are motorcycle injuries and deaths so common?
According to Tennessee traffic crash data (TITAN), Blount County recorded 160 motorcycle crashes in 2024.
Unlike cars, a motorcycle does not have a hood, roof, trunk, or doors to protect the motorcycle rider. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are likely to suffer impact with another vehicle and with the hard ground. Tragically, many motorcycle accidents are fatal.
What types of motorcycle accidents do you handle in Maryville?
Delius, McKenzie & McCarter handles all types of motorcycle crashes, including the following:
- Turning accidents
- Head-on crashes
- Rear-end collisions
- Broadsides
- Passing accidents
- Accidents involving riding in groups
- Accidents involving riding in the same lane as another vehicle
- Merging accidents
- Intersection accidents
- Dooring accidents
- Other types of motorcycle accidents
Why do motorcycle accidents happen in Maryville?
Motorcycle accidents often happen because a driver of a larger vehicle, such as a car or a truck, fails to respect the right of a motorcycle to be on a Maryville road or fails to understand how to drive when a motorcycle is nearby. Motorcycle accidents also often occur because of a lack of experience or skills of a motorcycle rider.
Our Maryville motorcycle accident lawyers work with our investigators, the police, and others to show how motorcycle accidents happen and why the accidents are preventable. Common causes of motorcycle accidents include the following:
- Driver distraction – texting, using a cell phone, drinking, eating, or looking at a GPS
- Driver intoxication or drugged driving
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding, failing to yield, and other traffic violations
- Potholes and other dangerous road conditions
- Rain, glare, cold, and other weather conditions
- Lack of motorcycle rider experience
- Failing to handle curves correctly
- Failing to properly control a motorcycle
- Many other causes
What types of injuries do motorcycle accidents cause?
Motorcycle accidents often cause catastrophic, permanent, chronic, or serious injuries. Our Maryville motorcycle accident lawyers handle all types of serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
- Traumatic amputations/loss of limb
- Burn injuries
- Fractures/broken bones
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Nerve, tissue, muscle, ligament, and tendon damage
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional trauma
- Death
One common type of motorcycle injury we handle is road rash. This injury occurs when a rider falls off their motorcycle and slides along the ground. Road rash victims can suffer infections. Treatments include skin grafts and plastic surgery.
Who do you hold responsible when motorcycle accidents happen in Maryville?
At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we file personal injury and wrongful death claims against everyone responsible for a motorcycle accident. The responsible defendants may include the following:
- A car or truck driver
- A motorcycle driver
- An employer of a negligent driver, such as the employer of a pizza delivery driver
- The owner of a car, if the owner and driver are not the same, such as when a teenager causes an accident while using their parent’s car
- A manufacturer of defective motorcycle parts, such as defective throttles, clutches, or electrical systems
- Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-10-102, a seller of alcohol may be liable only in limited situations (generally when a jury finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the seller’s alcohol sale proximately caused the injury or death and the sale was to a person known to be under 21 or to a visibly intoxicated person).
- A Tennessee or Blount County governmental agency or entity
What laws govern motorcycle riding in Maryville?
Motorcycle owners must have liability insurance for their motorcycles. They must also ensure that the motorcycle has the correct equipment, including equipment for passengers.
Motorcycle operators must have a valid motorcycle license. Riders will need to complete a knowledge and road test examination. Completion of approved rider-education courses may affect testing requirements, depending on the applicant’s license status and current Tennessee Department of Safety rules.
According to the Tennessee Motorcycle Guide, riders must:
- Wear an approved helmet. (Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-302).
- Wear goggles/impact-resistant eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield (Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-304).
There are additional requirements for displaying registration information, the use of headlights, proceeding through traffic lights, brake lights, and other compliance requirements.
Lane splitting is not legal in Tennessee, but motorcycles may ride up to two abreast in a single lane (Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-182).
What damages can motorcycle accident victims receive?
Motorcycle accidents in Maryville often cause catastrophic, permanent, chronic, or serious injuries. Our Maryville personal injury lawyers work with your physicians to obtain a medical diagnosis, understand the full range of medical treatments you may need, and understand how your injuries are impacting every part of your life. We also work with your employers and other experts to verify all your other economic and personal damages.
In personal injury cases, we pursue compensation for your past and future damages, including:
- Medical bills. These include emergency transportation, emergency care, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, assistive devices, and medications.
- Lost income. This damage category includes lost wages, business income, and benefits, for as long as you can’t work.
- Pain and suffering. This personal damage category includes every moment of pain, itching, agony, anxiety, crying, depression, and all other physical and emotional trauma.
- Other damages. These include:
- Scarring and disfigurement
- The inability to use a body part
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Loss of consortium (loss of marital intimacy and comfort)
If a motorcycle accident results in the death of a family member, we seek wrongful death damages. These damages include:
- The funeral and burial expenses
- The loss of financial support and income
- The loss of comfort, guidance, love, and other personal support
- The pre-death pain and suffering, and medical bills of your loved one, due to the accident
Generally, if you are partially responsible for a motorcycle accident, you can still receive damages provided you are less at fault than the defendant(s). Your award, however, would be reduced by your percentage of fault.
We may seek punitive or exemplary damages in limited cases involving intentional, malicious, or reckless conduct, as permitted under Tennessee law.
How much time do motorcycle accident victims have to file their claims?
Accident victims and families must file personal injury and wrongful death claims within one year from the date of the injury or death. We strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as possible. Short time limits may apply, such as if you have a governmental claim.
It helps if our Maryville motorcycle accident lawyers can investigate the accident as soon as possible. We want to ensure that you’re seeing the doctors who can help you.
Do you have a Maryville motorcycle injury lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet motorcycle accident victims and their families at our office located at 124 Court Avenue in Sevierville, TN. If your injuries prevent you from traveling, we can make arrangements to see you at your home or another convenient location. Our lawyers also consult with clients by phone and through online video platforms. We also represent clients in the Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge areas.
We’re here to fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Get help from our experienced Maryville motorcycle accident attorneys now
At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we understand how scared you are. You’re in a lot of pain. The bills keep coming. Our Maryville motorcycle accident lawyers will guide you calmly and clearly through the claims process. We understand how to negotiate with insurance companies and how to argue cases before juries. Please call or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle motorcycle accident claims on a contingency fee basis.