Seeking Compensation After a Bicycle Accident
After suffering injuries in a bike accident, victims often want to seek the maximum compensation available. Our team has the same goal for your case. We will pursue both economic and non-economic damages on your behalf.
Economic Damages
In a bicycle accident injury lawsuit, we seek damages for the tangible losses related to your injuries. These can include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Transportation to the doctor’s office
- In-home caregivers
- Home remodeling to accommodate a wheelchair
Our bicycle injury attorneys in Nashville will negotiate with the insurance company to cover the costs you've already incurred. Unfortunately, not all injuries will fully heal. If medical professionals expect you to have ongoing healthcare needs, our settlement negotiations will include an estimate of future medical costs and lost wages. In the most tragic cases, where an accident leads to a
wrongful death, our team is also prepared to pursue full compensation on behalf of the surviving family members.
Non-Economic Damages We Can Pursue
Seeking non-economic damages is another key part of any Nashville bicycle accident lawsuit. In some cases, non-economic damages may even be greater than economic damages. They may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Reduction in quality of life
- Disfigurement
- Disabling injuries
Accurately estimating your non-economic damages is an important skill for any Nashville bicycle accident attorney. If you represent yourself against the insurance company, you will likely struggle to calculate non-economic damages because you can't prove them with receipts and invoices.
The insurer has an incentive to pay you as little as possible. If the insurance adjuster tells you that your claim has a certain non-economic value, you don’t have to accept this amount. You have the right to demonstrate why you qualify for higher compensation.
At Glenn Injury Law, we use our experience and knowledge to accurately estimate your claim’s non-economic value. We gather evidence to support your case, work with professional consultants to value your losses, and present facts to back up our requested amount.
How Much Is Your Case Worth?
Clients often ask us how much their cases are worth. While it's impossible to calculate an exact amount, our legal team will have a better idea of your claim's potential value after reviewing the details of your bicycle crash.
Some cases are worth four or five figures. Others may be worth six or seven figures. Victims with more severe injuries often qualify for higher compensation than those with minor injuries.
Your case may not merit a high award if you can return to work within a few weeks. On the other hand, someone with a disabling injury that will never heal may qualify for a larger amount.
Our team reviews your medical record and speaks with your doctors to determine the severity of your injuries. We look into your chances of making a full health recovery and returning to work. Additionally, our personal injury bicycle accident lawyers will investigate any potential future medical costs or work restrictions you may have.
To determine what your case is worth, our attorney may speak to your friends and family about the hardships you've experienced. We will also incorporate your personal statement about the impact the crash had on your quality of life.
How Do I Know Whether I Have an Injury Claim?
For you to have an injury claim, you need to be able to prove the following:
- You suffered injuries in the accident.
- The other party is primarily at fault.
- The other party behaved negligently.
- You have financial losses from your injuries.
If you are unsure whether you have a claim, contact Glenn Injury Law for a free consultation. You can discuss your case with us, and we will evaluate the strength of your case and what steps we recommend. After speaking with our Nashville bicycle accident attorneys, you are under no obligation to hire our firm.
Common Injuries in Nashville Bicycle Accidents
Much like pedestrians, cyclists have an increased level of exposure and vulnerability when sharing the road with other vehicles. Injuries with cars or trucks can be severe and even fatal. Some injuries that we commonly see after a Nashville bicycle accident include:
What Does Proving Negligence Mean?
Proving negligence doesn’t mean we have to show that the other party purposefully caused your injuries. Instead, we must show that the other party’s carelessness led to the crash. Some common actions that may show negligence include the following:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Texting and driving
- Intoxicated driving
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Making an illegal turn
- Failing to maintain a lane
If our Nashville bicycle accident attorneys can show that the driver could have avoided the crash by behaving responsibly, we can prove that they were acting negligently. For example, if the driver hadn’t been speeding, they might not have hit your bicycle and caused an accident.
Determining Fault in a Nashville Bicycle Accident
Estimating the value of your case is one key service our bicycle accident attorney in Nashville provides. Another essential service is proving who is at fault in the collision.
Our Nashville bicycle accident attorneys start by collecting evidence from the crash. We’ll take steps such as the following:
- Accessing the police report
- Speaking to witnesses
- Inspecting damage to vehicles
- Locating any video or photos
We must prove that the driver who hit you was primarily at fault. Otherwise, you may not qualify for compensation. The insurance company may deny that its client is to blame. If that happens, we will collect facts to support your side and show that the insurer’s findings are wrong.
What if You Were Partially at Fault in the Accident?
The insurance company will do its own investigation into the accident. It may produce facts about the collision that show you were partially to blame. Such evidence could reduce the amount of your claim.
Under Tennessee law, a court will lower your injury award by your percentage of fault. For example, if your claim merits $100,000 but you were 25% to blame for the crash, you would only qualify for $75,000. If you were 49% at fault, you would qualify for $51,000.
As long as you are 49% or less at fault, you are eligible for an award. However, if you are 50% or more at fault for the accident, you cannot claim any compensation at all.
If the insurance company argues that you are partially to blame for a collision, you don’t have to accept its assertion. Our Nashville bicycle accident attorneys can use the details we find during our investigation to your advantage.
Our evidence may show you have a lower percentage of blame than the insurer claims. We might even uncover facts indicating the driver who hit your bicycle is 100% at fault.
Why You Should Follow the Advice of Your Doctors
When you are seeking financial compensation for your bicycle accident injuries, always follow your doctor’s advice.
If you start missing medical appointments or fail to follow through on treatments, the insurer may argue that your injuries aren’t serious. People who can't prove the severity of their injuries may not qualify for an adequate compensation amount.
We understand it can be frustrating when you don't recover as fast as you’d like. If you are struggling with certain aspects of your medical care or physical therapy, speak to your doctor about other options.
Our Nashville bicycle accident attorneys can also advise you on other steps to take if you are having trouble with your recovery. We might be able to suggest doctors who offer a different type of medical care for your specific injuries.
How Our Nashville Bicycle Attorneys Support Injured Bicyclists
The team at Glenn Injury Law understands that dealing with a bicycle accident that wasn’t your fault can be extremely difficult. Managing the pain and recovery from your injuries presents serious physical challenges. Being involved in a bicycle accident can also be an emotionally traumatic experience as well.
At Glenn Injury Law, we will support you every step of the way. By letting an experienced bicycle accident attorney take care of the legal side of your crash, you’ll have more time and energy to focus on recovery. Our firm has a reputation for fighting tirelessly for our clients and successfully reaching a favorable outcome.
Once you hire our personal injury law firm to represent you, we manage all communications with the insurer. You do not have to speak to the insurance company unless we are present.
Why You Should Choose Glenn Injury Law
Craig Glenn has extensive experience representing injured people in Nashville and its surrounding cities. Since earning his law degree in 2012 from the Nashville School of Law, he has focused on delivering compassionate and effective legal representation to injury victims in Tennessee.
Craig is a member of the following associations:
- Nashville Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
He also practices in courts across Tennessee and has the following admissions:
- All Tennessee state courts
- Tennessee Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Tennessee
Unlike many personal injury attorneys, Craig Glenn focuses on motor vehicle accidents. This makes him a great choice for cyclists injured by motorists in Nashville.
How Our Attorney Fees Work
At Glenn Injury Law, we receive payment on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay us anything at the time you hire us. Instead, we collect a percentage of your final compensation at the conclusion of your case.
We believe strongly in using contingency fees in bicycle crash injury lawsuits. Our team understands that finances might be tight after your accident. Right as your medical costs are skyrocketing, you may be unable to work due to injury and earn an income.
By using contingency fees, we help you afford the legal representation you need. If we do not secure a financial award for you, you owe us nothing.
Call Glenn Injury Law for Legal Help Today
We understand that being involved in a Nashville bicycle accident can be an extremely chaotic experience. When you have costly medical bills to pay and are missing weeks or months of work, you need professional legal help seeking fair compensation.
Whether you have questions about your potential claim, want us to communicate with the insurance company, or feel ready to file a lawsuit, Glenn Injury Law is standing by to assist you.
Our experienced bicycle accident attorneys always work hard to protect our clients' rights and resolve their cases favorably. To learn more about how we can serve you,
contact us online or call Glenn Injury Law today at (615) 562-4500.
