Car Accident Lawyer in Nashville, TN and Surrounding Areas

Negligence refers to a party’s failure to take the necessary precautions to protect others from harm. This is the issue around which all personal injury cases revolve. If a victim suffers an injury because of another party’s preventable negligence, the victim is entitled to recover monetary compensation for their damages from the negligent party or their insurance provider. Car accidents are often, but not always, caused by driver negligence. Sometimes, they occur because of vehicle malfunction, which may be attributable to the vehicle’s manufacturer or seller, or because of negligence on the part of a pedestrian, motorcyclist, bicyclist, or even the entity charged with maintaining the roadway where the accident occurred.

You cannot simply claim that another party was negligent and that it caused you to suffer an injury. You need to demonstrate the other party’s negligence through evidence that shows how the accident occurred. Examples of evidence to show the other party’s negligence could include photos, official reports, video surveillance, eyewitnesses, reconstruction materials. So much of the critical evidence to support your claim can only be gathered at the site of the accident. Unless you are in immediate need of medical attention, take enough photos of the scene to illustrate how the accident occurred and do not leave the accident scene until you have a copy of the official police report and the attending officer’s contact information. If there were witnesses to the accident, exchange contact information with them in case you need to contact them for their testimonies later.

Through your car accident claim, you can seek compensation for damages. Your medical bills, which can include your hospitalization, medication, and doctor visits. Your lost wages and other compensation, including your projected future wages if an injury-related disability prevents you from working in the same capacity in the future. Pain and suffering damages, which can include your need for psychological counseling to overcome the emotional trauma of the accident, your need for over-the-counter medication, and your overall reduced quality of life due to the injury. Just like you need evidence to show that another party was negligent, you need evidence to show that you suffered damages as the direct result of the other party’s negligence. Your evidence for these damages could include copies of your medical and other related bills and documentation showing how much you are paid regularly and how long you had to spend out of work to recover.

Yes. Generally, though, this is not in your best interest. Representing yourself in a legal claim is called proceeding pro se. Your lawyer is your advocate. Not only will your lawyer ensure that your claim is filed within the statute of limitations, they will help you obtain the evidence you need to support your claim and even work with his or her professional network to obtain evidence that you do not have, such as a digital reconstruction of the accident using information like the speed at which you were traveling and the weather conditions present when the accident occurred. Personal injury lawyers are familiar with the nuances of settling a claim with an insurance company and filing lawsuits on their clients’ behalf. Your lawyer can advise you about filing a lawsuit if you cannot secure the case with the insurance provider. He or she can also provide specific advice about handling your case type, whether it is a driver negligence case, a product liability claim, or a claim against a government entity.

Your lawyer can also negotiate with the other party’s insurance provider on your behalf, helping you secure an appropriate compensation package for your case. When you originally file your claim, the insurance provider will make a lowball compensation offer, hoping you will accept it. Do not let them get away with it. Instead, allow your lawyer to negotiate with the provider to demonstrate why you deserve a larger settlement.

If you or a loved one are suffering following a serious can accident, it is time to call the experienced legal team at Bill Easterly & Associates for help. At Bill Easterly & Associates, we understand the physical and financial impact that a car accident can have on an injured victim. We pride ourselves on taking the time to make sure you are our number one priority and you get the care and compensation you deserve.

To recover the compensation you are entitled to, call the office of Bill Easterly & Associates at 1-888-272-4414 to schedule a free, initial consultation.