Tennessee Car Accident Lawyer

Importance of Choosing the Right Attorney After a Car Accident

The right car accident lawyer in Tennessee can have a massive effect on the outcome of your case. Your attorney could make the difference between getting the full and fair compensation you need to rebuild your life and walking away with far less than you deserve.

At The Terry Law Firm, we understand what’s at stake in your case. We think we’re the right choice to handle it because:

• We’ve been helping injured people in Tennessee since 1960.
• We have more than a half-century of combined legal experience.
• We put the needs and concerns of our clients first.
• We have secured significant verdicts and settlements in a wide range of car accident cases.

Want to learn more about how we can help you seek maximum compensation for all your car accident losses? Reach out to us today. Initial consultations are free, confidential, and without further obligations on your part, so there’s no risk in reaching out.

Common Causes and Types of Car Accidents in Tennessee

While car accidents can happen for any number of reasons, the vast majority result from driver error. In fact, when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studied the issue, researchers found that 5,096 accidents of their representative sample had a cause attributable to the driver, while just 135 were caused by roadway or atmospheric conditions, and 130 happened because of some kind of mechanical failure. In other words, a full 95 percent of the accidents they studied happened because of something a driver did.

More specifically, NHTSA found that many car accidents were the result of:

• Distraction
• Driving too fast
• Inadequate surveillance
• Illegal road maneuvers
• Misapprehension of other drivers’ behavior

When someone’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence leads to a car accident, they can be held accountable for the consequences.

Types of Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents

The injuries that result from a car accident depend on the unique circumstances and can range from mild to life-threatening based on the specific factors at play. Some common examples of severe injuries from car crashes include:

Our Tennessee car accident lawyers are ready to pursue the compensation you need to recover from any type of personal injury due to a car crash.

Types of Compensation Available in Tennessee Car Accident Cases

Many of the most pressing consequences of a car accident are financial: medical bills from treating the victim’s injuries, lost income from time away from work, and the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged vehicle. But others are harder to put a dollar-and-cents value on, yet are no less real – for example, pain, anguish, and depression. Accident victims deserve to be compensated for the whole range of losses they suffered at someone else’s hands.

If someone else caused a car accident that injured you, they could owe you compensation for your losses, such as:

• Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation costs
• Expenses for in-home assistance
• Lost income
• Diminished earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Lost quality of life

Who Was at Fault for Your Car Crash?

To secure compensation, you must prove that someone else was at fault for causing the accident. That likely means establishing that another driver was negligent, meaning they did not operate their vehicle with adequate care given the circumstances.

An attorney with The Terry Law Firm can gather the necessary evidence, which might include the following examples:

Tennessee’s Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Cases

Tennessee’s statute of limitations on car accident cases is one of the shortest in the nation, giving victims just one year to file suit. Since any delay could jeopardize the outcome of your case, it’s important to reach out to our experienced lawyers for help right away. We can begin investigating the accident immediately and prepare your case within the narrow window allowed by state law.

What Our Car Accident Attorneys Can Do for You

The aftermath of a car accident is a challenging time, but you do not have to face it alone. Instead, turn to an experienced attorney from The Terry Law Firm. We can:

• Help you find medical treatment and negotiate liens so you do not have to worry about affording care
• Investigate the accident to determine the liable parties
• Calculate the full extent of your losses
• Send demand letters to at-fault parties and their insurers
• Negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement
• Take your case to court if it’s the best way to get you the money you’re owed
• Communicate with you throughout your case and always return your calls
• Personally handle your case from start to finish

We work on a contingency basis, which means we won’t charge you anything upfront to get started on your case. You pay us only if and when we successfully secure compensation for you.

Get Help from Our Tennessee Car Crash Attorneys Now

Were you hurt in a car accident in Tennessee? You deserve help from an award-winning firm with a proven track record of delivering results. You deserve The Terry Law Firm. We were founded in 1960 on the principle of offering small-town, homegrown service with the skill, resources, and tenacity of a big-city firm. Let us put those qualities to work for you now.

Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our experienced Tennessee car accident attorneys. We look forward to meeting you and hearing your story.