Nashville Motorcycle Accident Attorney

We Fight “Biker Bias” in Nashville Courts

Put Decades of Experience on Your Side

Insurance adjusters and juries often hold an unfair prejudice against motorcyclists, assuming that because you ride, you must be reckless. At Jeff Roberts & Associates, we know that most riders are more safety-conscious than the cars around them.

We don’t let the insurance company control the narrative. We use accident reconstruction experts to prove that you were following the rules of the road while the driver was distracted, negligent, or failing to yield the right-of-way.

We know that motorcycle riders are often criticized by other motorists and many of them believe the mere fact of riding a motorcycle is risky behavior; however, reckless drivers who cause injury to motorcyclists should stop blaming the victims and accept responsibility for the deaths and injuries they cause. If you or a family member has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident with another vehicle, you have the right to recover financial compensation. But, you need to know how to protect your rights, what the legal process entails, and you must understand why the accident occurred.

How Our Team Can Help You

• Nearly Two Decades of Experience
• Millions Recovered
• Free, No-Obligation Consultation
• We Can Come to You if You are Unable to Make it Into Our Office

Causes of Serious Motorcycle Accidents in Tennessee

The reasons behind every accident are different, and it’s not always a simple matter to determine why the accident occurred, what the contributing factors were, or who was at fault.

Some motorcycle accidents have occurred due to a faulty motorcycle or safety equipment, debris lying on the road, or dangerous road conditions that should have been rectified. Regardless of how the accident occurred, all victims involved in motorcycle accidents will experience similar challenges in the aftermath of an accident.

However, it’s been our experience that motorcyclists are commonly killed or injured by drivers because they:

• Are distracted
• Are not looking out for motorcycles
• Ignore the rules of the road
• Don’t fully understand how our traffic laws apply to motorcyclists

Tennessee Motorcycle Laws & Liability

The Truth About “Lane Splitting” (T.C.A. § 55-8-182)

Under Tennessee law (T.C.A. § 55-8-182), lane splitting is currently illegal. However, insurance companies often use this to their advantage, falsely accusing riders of “splitting” to deny valid claims when a car actually merged into your lane.

We analyze paint transfer evidence and tire friction marks to prove you maintained your legal lane position—forcing the insurer to pay for the driver’s failure to check their blind spot.

Tennessee’s Universal Helmet Law

Tennessee is a universal helmet law state. If you were not wearing a helmet, the defense will argue that you are responsible for your own head injuries. However, this does not automatically bar you from recovering damages for other injuries (like broken bones or road rash) caused by the driver’s negligence.

Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents: The Rights of Victims

Fortunately, Tennessee law allows injured victims of negligent companies or unsafe drivers to seek financial compensation for their injuries and other losses.

Every case is individual, but compensation for motorcycle accidents might include:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Loss of wages and earning capacity
• Mental health treatment
• Pain and suffering
• Disability and disfigurement
• Changes in quality of life and emotional losses

If a reckless driver has caused a member of your family to be fatally injured in an accident, be aware that surviving family members have every legal right to seek compensation for their loss. Please contact us to discuss what losses may be covered in your particular case and the potential worth of your claim. You must understand that, even when it’s plainly obvious that the driver who hit the victim was at fault, victims of accidents are not automatically granted compensation. So, victims must take appropriate steps to preserve their rights following a motorcycle accident.

These steps include:

• Asking for and receiving medical attention as soon as possible
• Collecting as much information as you can at the scene of the accident
• Waiting to have your motorcycle repaired
• Avoiding signing anything and/or speaking with the insurance adjuster at all costs
• At the earliest opportunity, speaking with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in Nashville

These steps may seem obvious and simple, but they could very well protect you following a motorcycle accident. It’s important that you speak with an attorney immediately following a motorcycle accident in order to gain as much information as possible, as well as obtain legal support while you focus on your recovery.

Why You Should Speak with an Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Nashville

The “Former Adjuster” Advantage: We Know Their Playbook

Jeff Roberts spent the early part of his career working as an insurance claims adjuster. He knows exactly how the other side thinks because he used to sit at their desk.

For motorcyclists, this is critical. Jeff knows that adjusters are trained to exploit “Biker Bias.” They know that if they can make you angry or frustrated during a recorded statement, you look “aggressive” to a jury.

• We know their tricks: We know when they are baiting you.

• We know their math: We know exactly how they calculate “Comparative Fault” to shave 20% off your payout.

• We stop it: We shield you from their manipulation and force them to evaluate the case based on facts, not stereotypes.

Get Started on Your Case Today!

The only way to avoid these kinds of problems and to fight back is to place your trust in highly experienced Nashville motorcycle accident attorneys, such as those at Jeff Roberts & Associates, PLLC. It’s important that you understand your rights! When you contact us, we’ll begin a free case review and investigate your options. We’ve had great success in securing real results for accident victims and we’re always prepared to go the extra mile to ensure that our clients are well taken care of.

Your initial meeting with us will be a no-pressure, no-obligation meeting where we’ll be happy to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. Let us help you recover financially, so you can put the pieces of your life back together. By working together, we can start making it right for your family!