Representing Car Accident Victims in Eastern Tennessee
If you have been injured in a car accident, nothing matters more than your recovery from your injuries. The best thing you can do to make the fullest possible recovery is to seek medical attention and do what you are told by your doctors. If you don't follow through with treatment recommendations, you could also damage your legal case for compensation.
At the law firm of O'Connor, Petty, Child & Piper in Knoxville, Tennessee, our lawyers will handle your legal case so you can concentrate on recovering your health. Our lawyers represent car accident victims in the Knoxville metropolitan area and eastern Tennessee, including I-40, I-75, Kingston Pike, Chapman Highway and other roadways.
To recover compensation for everything you have lost in an accident, there must be something that the defendant did or failed to do that caused the accident. There must also be a link (called proximate cause) between that negligence and your injury. In Tennessee, your recovery in a car accident case can be reduced if there is anything you may have done that contributed in some way to the auto crash. For example, if you were driving over the speed limit, your recovery could be reduced.
What Should I Say to the Insurance Adjustor?
Our recommendation is not to say anything or sign anything until you have spoken with an attorney. The job of the insurance adjuster is to hold down the value of your personal injury claim; that is what he is hired to do. You could end up giving the adjustor information that will damage your case.
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. If you have a proposal from an insurance adjustor to settle your injury claim, our lawyers will tell you if the offer is fair and reasonable. If it isn't, we'll tell you what we think your case is worth and the expected cost of a lawsuit. Then you can decide what you want to do. We handle all accident cases on a contingency fee basis.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim?
In Tennessee you have up to one year to file a personal injury claim after a car accident. However, the sooner you contact a lawyer, the sooner your attorney can advise you and assist you in preparing and presenting your case.
Free Attorney Consultation
To discuss your car accident case with a lawyer at O'Connor, Petty, Child & Piper, send us an e-mail or call us toll free at 877-889-7221. Our law office is conveniently located in the Bank of America building in Knoxville, a short walk from the courthouses.
