Knoxville, Johnson City, Blount County- Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
East Tennessee hosts millions of tourists each year. Roads in Gatlinburg, Tennessee have views second to none in the country. People travel from all over the South East to travel through the Great Smokey Mountain National Park to relax and enjoy the park’s beauty. Sevierville and Pigeon Forge near Knoxville, Tennessee are also filled with attractions that cause the roads to become congested. This added congestion transforms these roads into a danger zone for motorcycle riders.
Motorcycle accidents differ from automobile accidents. Accidents involving automobiles are less likely to result in death or serious injury compared to accidents involving motorcycles. Motorcycle accidents include elements that are not present in regular auto accidents. The majority of motorcycle accidents result in death or serious injury and motorcyclists have the very real prejudice of law enforcement, accident investigators, insurance company representatives and the juries their faced with.
Realistically, a large majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers violating the motorcyclist’s right of way.
Things to do if you’re involved in an accident:
• Notify the local authorities that an accident has occurred
• Ask everyone involved and who witnessed the accident for their contact information
• If possible, collect a written statement from the witnesses and take photos of the accident scene
• It is important to seek medical attention if you were injured in the accident because this documents and creates a medical record of your injury. It’s still a good idea to get checked out, even if you do not think your hurt, because you may be in shock and unaware of your injuries.
• Do not admit to any fault regarding the accident
• It is a good idea to try and write down as much as you can remember regarding the accident before you forget important detials of the accident.
Contact Baker Associates at (865) 428-2888 today if you have sustained injuries due to the carelessness of another or through a defective part on your motorcycle.
