An ATV might be great recreation, but it can be just as dangerous as any other motor vehicle in a crash. Serious injury and death can result if you are not careful on these rugged bikes.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security reports 153 ATV accidents resulting in serious property damage, injury, or death in 2020, the highest number in over ten years.
If you or a loved one was injured in a four-wheeler accident due to another person’s carelessness, you may be able to pursue compensation. A Nashville ATV accident lawyer at Cory Watson Attorneys is committed to helping you secure the money you need to restore your life. We offer a free case review to evaluate the facts of your case and discuss ways we can help.
We Help You Fight for the Compensation You Deserve
If you are entitled to recover compensation in Nashville, TN, we will do everything we can to make sure you collect every dollar you're owed. Depending on the details of your case, you may be able to recover damages, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Reduced earning potential
- Physical therapy
- Medical equipment, such as a wheelchair
- Household services
- Other out-of-pocket expenses resulting from your ATV accident
If a loved one passed away due to sustaining injuries in an ATV crash, we may be able to help you recover compensation in a wrongful death claim. Damages you could collect include:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- The victim's lost income
- End-of-life medical care
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of parental guidance
Our Nashville ATV accident attorneys will compile the appropriate evidence to prove your financial and non-financial losses.
Putting Your Trust in Our Nashville ATV Attorneys
Your legal advocate will fight for your rights at every stage of the personal injury claim process. Our Nashville personal injury lawyers will:
Handle All Communication Pertaining to Your Case
Our attorneys will handle communications with the at-fault party, insurance companies, medical care providers, and other involved parties. You don't have to be overwhelmed with trying to keep up with phone calls, emails, Zoom calls, or face-to-face meetings.
Investigate the Cause of Your ATV Accident
We will conduct a comprehensive investigation to build a case for maximum compensation. Our ATV injury lawyers serving Nashville will put their experience to work to find out who or what caused your four-wheeler accident.
We have the resources and knowledge to assist in gathering the accident reports, medical records, witness statements, and photo or video evidence to support your claim.
Advocate for Fair and Full Compensation
Our law firm always strives for fair and full compensation. We demand what you deserve and hold the liable party accountable for it. We will represent your interests at the negotiating table, and you can approve or reject any offer as you deem necessary.
Go to Trial If We Cannot Settle Your Case
Our ATV accident lawyers will work to find a resolution to your case outside of the courtroom. However, if we cannot, we will continue the fight before a jury.
Given our history of representing clients in mass torts and class action cases, we can say without hesitation that we are not afraid to take a case to trial.
Update You on the Status of Your ATV Case
It's important that you feel informed about and confident in how your case is progressing. We work hard to keep you in the loop on major developments in your Nashville ATV accident case.
It Costs No Money to Obtain a Nashville ATV Accident Attorney at Our Firm
We pride ourselves on providing the service you can afford. Victims of personal injury cases can obtain our legal representation without any upfront costs. We operate on a contingency-fee basis, so we only get paid if we help you recover financial compensation.
Our attorneys' fees are paid as a percentage of the settlement or court award you receive. We only receive a payment if you do.
Recovering Compensation in an ATV Accident Claim
ATVs are popular vehicles in Tennessee. They are useful farming equipment for some, hunting equipment for others, and recreation for the many. Unfortunately, that amounts to a prevalence of ATV accidents across the state. Many are caused by inexperienced driving, drivers neglecting their safety responsibility, and children who simply should not be riding.
ATV Insurance
If the rider has ATV insurance, they will be able to file a claim against their policy for injuries suffered.
Insurance is not required in Tennessee; however, cities can impose requirements on ATV riders as they see fit for certain purposes. In 2020, Nashville opened up its city streets to ATV riders with strict rules. Riders who wish to drive their ATVs on city roads must purchase liability insurance. Riders would also do well to purchase medical payments coverage in case of ATV accidents.
Homeowners Insurance
Some homeowners insurance policies may cover certain aspects of ATV accidents in Nashville that occur on the property, but there's no guarantee. It's important to review your policy to see if you are covered in the event of an ATV crash. An ATV accident lawyer on our team can examine your homeowners insurance policy to see what benefits it provides.
Suing the At-Fault Party for Negligence
If the negligence of another driver, company, or property owner led to your ATV accident in Nashville, you may be able to initiate a personal injury claim against them. You and your lawyer will need to prove that the at-fault party meets the requirements for negligence as enumerated below:
- The at-fault party owed you a duty of care, i.e., they had a responsibility to act in a way that prevented harm to you.
- They failed to fulfill that duty, i.e., they acted irresponsibly.
- Their failure to exercise reasonable care led to your injuries.
- Your injuries caused you damages that you are now seeking compensation for.
In pursuing compensation against the negligent party, you may also file a personal injury lawsuit against them. You should not have to bear both the physical and financial costs of an accident you did not cause, but you must act quickly. Per Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 28-3-104, Tennessee generally allows only one year from the date of the accident to sue the negligent party, but there may be some exceptions.
Let Cory Watson Attorneys Fight for You
Cory Watson Attorneys is a law firm dedicated to seeking justice for all types of personal injury cases. We've recovered millions of dollars for our clients. An ATV accident lawyer on our team can help you pursue just compensation from whoever is liable for your injuries. Call us today for your free consultation. Let us help put you on the road to recovery.
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