Representing Clients Who Have Been Injured Due to Another’s Negligence

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) include three and four-wheel motorized vehicles that are used for off-road riding. Although ATVs are primarily used recreationally, they are also used for farming, rescue efforts, and as a mode of transportation. Unfortunately, they are the cause of thousands of accidents and serious injuries each year. In fact, in 2010, more than 100,000 people went to the emergency room because of ATV injuries, and more than 300 people were killed because of ATV accidents.

We Stand Up for Justice, Integrity & Accountability

At The Terry Law Firm, our entire practice is dedicated to helping people who suffered serious injuries because of another person’s negligence. Our Morristown personal injury lawyers represent individuals who have suffered injuries caused by ATV accidents, including:

Determining Liability in ATV Accidents

In order to receive the full and fair compensation you deserve, it’s critical to determine who was at fault for the accident. Our firm is recognized throughout East Tennessee for our experience helping motor vehicle accident victims receive the compensation they need and deserve to recover and move on with life. One of the most crucial elements in building strong cases is identifying liability.

We can determine liability by asking some of the following questions:

  • Were you a passenger who suffered injuries because of a negligent driver?
  • Was the trail you were riding on damaged?
  • Did ATV defects cause your vehicle to malfunction?

We Are Able to Come to You!

We represent clients throughout Hamblen, Greene, and Hawkins County, and East Tennessee. If you are unable to visit our office because of your injuries, our Morristown personal injury attorneys are happy to come to a place that is more convenient for you.

Schedule a free consultation by calling us at (423) 586-5800 or contact us online today.

Tennessee is very unique in that the statute of limitations in Tennessee is much shorter than in other states. The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Tennessee is generally one (1) year. There are exceptions to the one (1) year statute of limitations.

In Tennessee, one exception to the statute of limitations is the discovery rule. The statute of limitations in Tennessee does not start to run until a person knows or should have known about an injury.

There is currently a provision in the Tennessee Code regarding extending the statute of limitations where persons have criminal charges brought against them and they caused or contributed to an injury. In these cases, it is possible that the statute of limitations may be extended to two (2) years. At this stage, there has been no ruling from the Tennessee Supreme Court on exactly how this statute should be interpreted; therefore, we recommend filing cases within one (1) year.

The statute of limitations in property damage cases in Tennessee is three (3) years and the statute of limitations for a breach of contract in Tennessee is six (6) years. It is important to note that breach of implied warranty of merchantability, which are theories that are often used in product liability cases, carries a six (6) statute of limitations.

At The Terry Law Firm, clients are welcome to come to our Morristown office, our Sevierville office, or our Greeneville office for a free consultation. This is true for virtually any type of case.

In personal injury cases, in particular, The Terry Law Firm works on a contingency fee basis which means that The Terry Law Firm does not receive any compensation, nor are you required to pay anything, unless we are successful on your behalf.

Our general fee in personal injury cases (like most firms) is one-third (1/3). The Terry Law Firm advances all costs and expenses in the case until the matter is resolved. If we are not successful for a client in a personal injury case, then they are not required to pay anything.

The Terry Law Firm regularly handles cases for clients who have been involved in out-of-state accidents. We have handled cases as far west as West Texas and South Dakota. We have had cases in eastern North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. It is a regular part of The Terry Law Firm’s business to handle cases outside of Tennessee.

Handling a case outside of Tennessee does not cost the client any more than it would if we were handling a case in Tennessee. In fact, the client will likely notice very little difference in a case handled outside of the state versus one handled in the State of Tennessee.