Motorcycle Accidents

One minute, you are cruising along on your motorcycle enjoying the wind in your face and the beauty of a sunny Tennessee day. The next, an oncoming car turns left in front of you. You cannot avoid hitting it, and you awake later in the ambulance, trying to figure out what happened. It is clear…

The road can be a dangerous place, especially if you’re the driver of a motorcycle. Unfortunately, if an accident occurs due to someone else’s reckless driving, the injuries can be severe and life-altering. Lost income, unpaid medical bills and changes in quality of life can leave you devastated, angry and depressed. While you can’t change…

Riding a motorcycle can be one of life’s greatest joys. There is no denying the freedom and independence of hitting the open road on a bike. However, like all vehicles, motorcycles are involved in accidents, but the riders are at more risk for injury. In Tennessee, motorcycle crashes happen just like anywhere else, and statistics…

This month the Tennessee state legislators again consider a repeal of the current mandatory motorcycle helmet law for drivers over 21. The bill has caused a storm of controversy and discussion of the importance of wearing a helmet when aboard a bike. As Memphis motorcycle accident attorneys, we at Bailey & Greer know the costs…

While there are many factors that can cause a motorcycle accident, from poor road conditions to inattentive car drivers, sometimes there is a problem with the motorcycle itself. When this happens, liability may have occurred and you might be able to sue for the damages caused by your accident. This type of lawsuit is called…

Motorcycle riding can be a lot of fun, but everyone knows that the risk of having an accident is greater on a bike than in a passenger or larger vehicle. So, what are the main causes of Tennessee motorcycle accidents? Here are ten of the most likely: Other Drivers. Because the motorcycle is so much…

All too often Tennessee motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or even death, leaving families financially stressed and emotionally devastated. So, it stands to reason that being absolutely careful when operating a motorcycle is important. And a key to Tennessee motorcycle safety lies in avoiding the use of alcohol, both by bikers and by drivers…

When we take to the open road on our motorcycles, the last thing we want to think about is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). But, unfortunately, many motorcyclists sustain TBIs in Tennessee bike crashes. And when these horrific crashes happen, many times it is not the fault of the rider; other motorists, poorly marked or…