Representing Pedestrian, Bicycle and Motorcycle Accident Victims in Eastern Tennessee
A significant number of serious injuries and fatalities resulting from traffic accidents involve motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident as a pedestrian or while riding a bike or motorcycle, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim against the driver who hit you.
In Tennessee, you can recover compensation for all of the damages you have suffered in an accident if there was something the other person did or failed to do that caused your injuries. The lawyers at O'Connor, Petty, Child & Piper represent bicycle and motorcycle riders as well as pedestrians in the Knoxville metropolitan area and throughout eastern Tennessee, including I-40, I-75, Kingston Pike, Chapman Highway and other roadways.
Our attorneys will address all of the losses that result from your injury, including pain and suffering, lost income, loss of future earnings or earning capacity, past and future medical bills, and any degree of permanent disability you suffer.
Who Was At Fault in the Bicycle, Motorcycle or Pedestrian Accident?
Many accidents involving motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians occur because the driver of a four-wheeled vehicle did not follow the rules of the road. Examples of driver negligence include:
- Hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk
- Failing to yield to a motorcycle or bicycle that has the right of way
- Taking a left hand turn in front of a motorcycle
- Side-swiping a bicycle or motorcycle
- Hitting a bicyclist properly traveling in a bicycle lane
Your recovery in a pedestrian, motorcycle or bicycle accident can be reduced if there is you contributed to the accident. To protect your right to a full recovery, it's important to talk to a lawyer and soon as possible. The insurance company of the driver who hit you will do anything it can to blame you for the accident and reduce or even eliminate your chance of recovering compensation.
Free Attorney Consultation
To discuss your motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian accident case with a lawyer at O'Connor, Petty, Child & Piper, call us toll free at 877-889-7221 or send us an e-mail. Our law office is located in the Bank of America building in Knoxville, a short walk from the courthouses.
