- Why Choose Our Nashville Bicycle Accident Attorneys
- Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents We Handle
- Common Bicycle Accident Injuries We Help Recover Compensation For
- Tennessee Bicycle Accident Laws That Protect Injured Cyclists
- Who Is Liable for a Bicycle Accident?
- How We Prove Negligence
- Compensation Your Bicycle Accident Lawyer Can Recover
- Our Recent Case Results
- Steps to Take After a Bicycle Accident
- When Should You Contact a Nashville Bicycle Accident Attorney?
- How Your Bicycle Accident Case Works
- Contact a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
- Get a FREE case evaluation today
- Frequently Asked Questions
Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group is a nationally recognized Nashville personal injury law firm representing bicyclists and cyclists across Nashville TN, including Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Gallatin, and greater Davidson County. Over $1 billion recovered for bicycle accident victims nationwide. We handle bicycle, e-bike, and e-scooter accidents exclusively. Our practice areas cover every type of claim in this field. The modified comparative negligence rule (TN Code § 29-11-103) bars recovery if you are 50% or more at fault, and injured cyclists have just one year to file (TN Code § 28-3-104). Call 888-521-6377 for a free consultation. Zero upfront costs and no fees unless we win.
Why Choose Our Nashville Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Davidson County recorded 73 collisions involving bicyclists in 2023, and similar collisions occur across the city every week. Nashville bicycle accidents have climbed steadily over the past five years. The High Injury Network concentrates 60% of all traffic fatalities on just 6% of streets — Lafayette Street, West End Avenue, and Church Street hit cyclists hardest.
Crashes on these roads produce brain trauma, spinal damage, and fractures that demand long-term medical care. Insurance companies respond by disputing severity, questioning future medical needs, and pushing lowball offers.
Our legal team handles bicycle, e-bike, and e-scooter cases exclusively. Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group knows Davidson County roads, local crash patterns, and every tactic insurance companies use to undervalue cycling injury cases. Our approach is built on experience — our clients trust us because we build a strong case for every injured cyclist.
- Over $1 billion recovered for accident victims nationwide
- Zero fees upfront, no charges unless you receive compensation
- Direct access to attorneys who handle cycling injury cases every day
Doored on Church Street? Sideswiped on the West End? Call 888-521-6377 or fill out our contact form for a free evaluation.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents We Handle
Insurance adjusters will try to pin the crash on you. We prove what actually happened:
- Distracted driving. Texting while operating a car is illegal here, but drivers still do it. These accidents are among the most preventable bike accidents.
- Failure to yield. Motorists are legally required to yield to bicyclists, pedestrians, and every cyclist on the road, but many don’t. This failure is the leading cause of fatal crashes in Davidson County.
- Dooring. A person opens their car door without checking the mirror. You’re thrown into oncoming traffic — fractures, lacerations, or worse. Dooring accidents account for a significant share of cycling injuries.
- Hazardous road conditions. Potholes, debris, crumbling pavement, and obstructed lanes. When poor road maintenance contributes to your crash, the government entity responsible can be held liable under premises liability rules.
- Impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 13% of all fatal accidents involve a driver under the influence. Impaired drivers are four times more likely to speed and violate other traffic laws.
- Road rage. Drivers who tailgate, cut off, or aggressively pass pedestrians and bicyclists. Aggressive incidents involving reckless drivers have doubled over five years. These incidents often go unreported.
Our injury lawyers investigate each crash. Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group also handles truck accidents, car accidents, and motorcycle accidents involving cyclists.
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries We Help Recover Compensation For
Bicycle accident victims face the most severe injuries on any roadway. These types of crashes produce devastating outcomes. Compensation for these accidents depends on documentation. The most common injuries our Nashville bicycle accident attorneys handle:
- Head trauma. Concussions, intracranial hemorrhage, and skull fractures — lasting cognitive damage and emotional trauma that disrupts every part of daily life.
- Spinal cord injuries. Severe back trauma from a cycling collision can lead to paralysis, permanent nerve damage, and lifelong mobility loss.
- Fractures. Broken collarbones, wrists, ribs, and femurs from high-speed falls often require surgery, hardware, and months of rehabilitation.
- Abdominal and internal injuries. Collision force causes organ damage and internal bleeding. These injuries may not be visible at the accident scene.
- Wrongful death. When a fatal bicycle accident occurs, surviving families and any loved one of the victim can pursue damages for lost companionship, lost financial support, funeral and burial fees, and suffering.
Some injuries won’t surface for days. Get medical attention immediately. Every injury your doctor documents strengthens your bicycle accident claim. Contact us for a free evaluation.
Tennessee Bicycle Accident Laws That Protect Injured Cyclists
Bicycle accidents are governed by specific state rules that differ from other vehicle accidents. If the insurer argues you were 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Tennessee’s modified comparative negligence rule (TN Code § 29-11-103) is one of the strictest in the country. In fact, people involved in bicycle accidents often do not realize how these rules affect their rights.
Adjusters build arguments around helmet use, lane position, and visibility to push your percentage toward 50%:
- Tennessee bicycle law. Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as any motor vehicle operator. Bicycles are classified as vehicles under Tennessee law.
- Helmet law. The state requires helmets only for riders under 16. Not wearing one as an adult is not proof of fault.
- Lane position. Ride as far right as practicable, but you can take the full lane when it is too narrow to share safely or when avoiding hazards.
- Hand signals. State law requires cyclists to signal turns and lane changes. Adjusters sometimes argue a missing signal contributed to the crash. We counter with evidence of their primary violation.
Filing Deadline for a Nashville Bicycle Accident Claim
The state gives you just one year from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit (TN Code § 28-3-104). This is the shortest statute of limitations in the country.
- Your injury claim. 1 year from the date of the incident.
- Your child’s claim. The deadline pauses until your child turns 18, then 12 months.
- Government claims. If your crash involved unsafe conditions maintained by the city or the Department of Transportation, you must file a notice within 12 months under the Governmental Tort Liability Act.
Some insurers stall the legal process on purpose. Our legal team tracks every deadline from the day you hire us.
E-Bike Laws
If you were riding an e-bike when you were hit, the same rights apply. E-bikes are recognized as bicycles. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 riders have the same road rights as any traditional bicycle rider.
Who Is Liable for a Bicycle Accident?
The at-fault driver is one defendant. In most cycling matters we handle in Davidson County, there are more. Every additional liable party means another insurance policy. When 50% ends your entire bicycle accident claim, that distribution matters.
- The at-fault driver. We prove liability through police reports, traffic footage, and reconstruction.
- Their employer. Someone on the clock or operating for Uber or Lyft triggers a commercial policy starting at $1 million.
- Metro Nashville or the Department of Transportation. Potholes on Lafayette Street, missing signage on West End, debris-covered lanes on Charlotte Pike. If the government fails to maintain safe conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians, we hold them accountable.
- Property owners. If unsafe conditions on private property caused your crash, the property owner can be held liable. This responsibility falls on whoever controls the property.
- Motor vehicles and bicycle manufacturers. A defective brake system, a cracked fork, a tire that separated on impact.
- Other users. A pedestrian stepping into a lane, another cyclist ignoring a stop sign, an e-scooter rider cutting across your path.
How We Prove Negligence
Every negligence claim requires proof of duty causation breach and damages:
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Duty of care
Every motorist owes a legal duty to watch for cyclists, yield at intersections, and maintain safe passing distance. Motorists who ignore these duties put bicyclists at risk.
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Breach
A driver who texts behind the wheel, runs a red light, or opens a car door into a lane has breached that duty. Gathering evidence, including witness evidence, is critical in these bicycle accident cases. Every cyclist deserves thorough documentation.
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Causation
We connect the breach to your injuries using medical records and expert testimony. The insurance company will argue pre-existing conditions. We close that gap.
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Damages
We document every loss: ER visits, surgery, prescriptions, medical bills, lost income, bicycle replacement, and suffering. Economic damages like medical bills lost wages and lost income are calculated with precision. We pursue economic damages and non-economic losses with equal attention to liability.
Compensation Your Bicycle Accident Lawyer Can Recover
The average US bicycle injury claim value is $233,000, and our bicycle accident lawyers fight for the high end. Bicycle accident cases involving serious injuries often settle higher when documented properly. Speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting any offer. Nashville bicycle accident victims deserve fair compensation, and our team of lawyers has the experience to pursue justice on your behalf.
- Medical expenses. ER visits, surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and prescription medications.
- Lost wages. Whether you lose your ability to work temporarily or permanently, the responsible party compensates for lost earning capacity, past and future.
- Damaged equipment. Bicycle repairs or replacement, helmets, cycling gear, and electronics.
- Pain and suffering. Emotional distress, PTSD, anxiety, and physical pain.
- Punitive damages. Applied when the responsible party’s conduct was intentional or extremely reckless — impaired actions or deliberate hit-and-run.
- Wrongful death damages. Loss of companionship, financial support, funeral and burial expenses, and the family’s suffering.
If the insurer won’t pay what your bicycle accident claim is worth, we file suit in Davidson County Circuit Court. You may still recover damages even if the initial offer was rejected.
What Affects Your Case Value
- Injury severity. Serious injuries requiring ongoing treatment result in higher compensation.
- Your percentage. Tennessee’s 49% bar means every point they add reduces your recovery. That is a fact you cannot ignore.
- Insurance policy limits. If the defendant’s policy is insufficient, we identify additional liable parties. Our clients who pursue all available policies recover more.
Our Recent Case Results
Steps to Take After a Bicycle Accident
Your case starts at the scene.
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Get to Safety and Call 911
If you can move, get to safety. State law requires you to report any incident involving bodily injury. The police report becomes the foundation of your process.
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See a Doctor
Go to the ER even if you feel fine. Concussions, internal bleeding, and hairline fractures can take days to surface. Medical records from that first visit link your injuries to the crash.
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Document the Scene
Photograph your injuries, the vehicles involved, your damaged bicycle, and any hazards. Get the driver’s name, insurance information, and plate number.
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Call Us Before You Talk to the Insurer
The adjuster will push for a recorded statement designed to reduce what you recover. Decline it. Reject any early offer.
Call 888-521-6377 for a free evaluation. We handle the insurer from day one so nothing you say is used against the compensation you deserve. Tennessee’s one-year filing deadline is the shortest in the country.
When Should You Contact a Nashville Bicycle Accident Attorney?
If any of these describe your situation, you need a bike accident lawyer working for you:
- Your injuries required medical treatment. Broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord damage, hospitalization, surgery.
- The insurance company is stalling or shifting blame. Delayed responses, low offers, or arguments that you caused the crash. Cyclists face this tactic regularly.
- You were hit by an uninsured motorist or unidentified person. In hit-and-run bike accidents and other bike accidents involving uninsured people, UM/UIM coverage through your own auto policy is often the only path to compensation.
With Tennessee’s one-year statute of limitations, contacting a personal injury lawyer early is not optional.
How Your Bicycle Accident Case Works
- Free review. Call 888-521-6377 or fill out the contact form. A bike accident attorney from our firm calls you back the same day.
- Contingency agreement. No money out of pocket. Our bike accident attorneys are available around the clock.
- Investigation. Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group reconstructs the collision using scene photos, surveillance footage, witness statements, and medical records.
- Demand and negotiation. We negotiate from evidence, not posture. Our approach is to pursue a fair settlement based on the facts.
- Trial if necessary. If the insurer won’t pay what you deserve, Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group files suit in Davidson County Circuit Court.
You speak directly with your attorney throughout the legal process. Every personal injury lawyer on our team is dedicated to your case.
Contact a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
Call 888-521-6377 or fill out our contact form. A Nashville TN bicycle accident lawyer will get back to you the same day. Zero upfront costs and no fees unless we win. Our Nashville bicycle accident lawyers have recovered millions for victims and clients across the state. Nashville bicycle accident lawyers are ready to help. Contact us before time runs out.
Share the details of your situation with us so we can begin advocating on your behalf. We customize our approach to fit the unique needs of each client.
