Motorbike Accident Lawyer Bristol, TN

As a leading personal injury firm in Tennessee, we have proudly helped men, women, and families, recover damages after suffering severe injuries or losing a loved one to a catastrophic wreck. We know how difficult one of these accidents can be and do our best to provide the necessary legal advocacy, as well as, emotional support that is needed in times like these. If you have been injured in an accident, or are the loved one of someone who is incapacitated or lost their life, please call a Bristol, TN motorbike accident lawyer at The Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt to explore your legal options.

What is the Meaning of Personal Injury?

In legal terms, personal injury refers to a situation in which a person has suffered some degree of harm because of the actions, or inactions, of someone else. For example, if you were driving a motorcycle and the driver of a car failed to see you as they changed lanes, you will likely be able to pursue damages for your injuries and losses. A Bristol, TN motorbike accident lawyer will work with you to pursue compensation through insurance providers and to help you file a personal injury suit if you choose to embrace this legal option.

What are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)?

A traumatic brain injury can take the shape of many different types of injury and range in severity from minor to life-threatening. For example, one of the most common types of brain injury is a concussion. Concussions can happen in many situations and if you hit your head after a vehicle hit you or if the vehicle came into contact with your head and you “only” got a concussion, you likely will not be facing long-term damage. That said, you should not write the injury off as unimportant. Even if your doctor states that you only received a concussion from your accident, you may still be facing high medical bills, time off work, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These realities are important to document and will have an impact on your legal options. Therefore, it is important to inform our Bristol, TN motorbike accident lawyer if you have suffered a concussion as a result of your accident.

How does a TBI affect me?

TBIs can have many different effects on accident victims.

• Physical Signs. Especially if your injury was a laceration of some kind, you may be dealing with a wound healing which could take months to fully heal. There may be other obvious physical signs of a TBI including problems seeing and problems being able to write or communicate with others.

• Mental/Emotional Signs. In addition to the physical signs, there are also mental/emotional signs you may be dealing with. Your cognitive functioning may be temporarily or permanently ruined because of a TBI. Your ability to make decisions, your ability to plan for the future, being able to recall memories from the past, and even being able to reason a problem out logically may be impaired. Further, you may show signs of a complete personality change or develop certain sleep problems or anxieties that you need to seek counseling for.

What Does Negligence Mean?

Negligence generally refers to a person who acted in a way that was irresponsible or otherwise legally wrongful, and as a result, another person was harmed. Negligence can include, but is certainly not limited to driver error, distracted driving, an obstruction in the road left by a construction company, or a defective motorcycle part.

What Should I Do After a Motorcycle Accident?

It is important to ensure you understand what to do after a collision. In general, very few drivers or riders of a motorcycle will be able to walk away from the scene of an accident. Assuming you have been taken to the hospital, the following are the next steps you should take. In the event you were able to leave the scene under your own power, you should be evaluated by a medical doctor to ensure you have no internal bleeding or silent injuries. Once your medical needs have been addressed, you can speak with a Bristol, TN motorbike accident lawyer at any time while following through with the rest of these steps:

• Take as many pictures of the scene and your injuries.
• Gather the contact information of witnesses.
• Keep a log of your injuries and the events that occur.
• Get a copy of the police report.

If you would like to know more about pursuing a motorcycle accident claim, or you have further questions about what you can expect from the legal aftermath of your collision, please call a Bristol, TN motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible.