Pedestrian and bicycle accidents have always been a problem in Tennessee, but as the population increases, so do injuries. Nashville, in particular, has seen a significant increase in traffic over the past decade. Vehicle drivers often cause pedestrian and bicycle accidents because they’re speeding, distracted, or failing to yield at crosswalks.
Pedestrians and bicyclists can also play a role in their own accidents, and the city may be at fault for some of these injuries. If you’ve been injured as a pedestrian or bicyclist in Nashville, a Nashville personal injury lawyer from Raybin & Weissman, P.C. can look into your case and identify who’s responsible. You deserve answers after what you’ve been through, and we’ll help you uncover the truth.
The Tennessee Traffic Safety Commission reported in 2012 that there were 1,044 injuries and 44 fatalities because of pedestrian accidents in the state. In the country, pedestrian accidents involving children under the age of fourteen are the third leading cause of accidental death. Even if parents teach children to look both ways before crossing the road, children often still get hit by cars near their home.
11 percent of pedestrian injuries and 19 percent of pedestrian-related fatalities involved elderly individuals over the age of sixty-five in 2012. Although age may play a role in pedestrian accidents, these accidents often occur because drivers are negligent behind the wheel. Reaching out to an attorney can be the first step in identifying how your accident happened and who’s responsible.
A bicyclist’s size and weight can determine the severity of their injuries in a bicyclist wreck. Vehicle drivers can cause bicyclist accidents by sideswiping a biker without realizing their fault in the situation. Wrecks involving bicycles can also occur when cars turn into bicyclists or when they open a door in front of a bicyclist.
Bicyclists may place blame for their collisions on the city if faulty road design caused their injuries. An investigation of your wreck will help you gain clarity about your situation.
Hiring a lawyer in Nashville will make you feel more confident moving forward with your claim. Your attorney can use witness testimonies and photographs to hold the liable party accountable in your wreck. If you were injured at a crosswalk, it’s possible to obtain video footage from the traffic camera. Once you successfully name a defendant in your case, you can assess the full scope of your damages.
Your damages may include both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages comprise your financial losses such as medical expenses, property damage, and lost income from taking time away from work. Non-economic damages comprise non-financial losses such as pain and suffering and emotional distress. Accounting for all your damages will increase your total claim value.
It’s ultimately the responsibility of the driver to remain aware of their surroundings at all times, so if you are hit by a vehicle while walking or riding your bike on a road, you likely have grounds for a case. If you have questions about whether your case will stand in court, an attorney from Raybin & Weissman, P.C. can address your concerns in a free consultation.
To speak with a Nashville personal injury lawyer from our firm, call 615-256-6666 or visit our website for more information.
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