My husband was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident outside Memphis. A car crossed out of its lane and hit him head on. We were told we have a negligence claim. What is this and how does it work?

Your husband’s accident was clearly not his fault and you should contact a good middle Tennessee motorcycle crash lawyer to represent you. That said, we will try to answer your question briefly here.

Basically, the driver of the car is liable for your husband’s injuries. In law, liability is governed by the concept of negligence. Whenever a person causes injury to another through carelessness, it is negligence. In your case, the other driver, being negligent, is liable, or responsible for the accident.

A successful negligence claim requires you to prove that:
Tennessee law required the other driver to be careful when operating his or her vehicle. In your case, this is easy to prove.
The driver of the car was not reasonably careful and made a mistake.
The actions of the car driver caused your husband’s injuries.
Your husband suffered injuries including not only physical, but financial harm, as a result of the accident. This is called proving damages.

The damages you can collect in a lawsuit might include your medical costs, property damage costs, loss of income and pain and suffering. But, as we said before, only a skilled personal injury lawyer can advise you fully.

The middle Tennessee motorcycle crash lawyers at Bailey& Greer have helped many Memphis people like you to file a claim and get the compensation they deserve. Call us toll-free today at 888-470-9143 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.