Knoxville Car Accident

One minute, you’re peacefully driving, and then bam! Someone rear-ends your car. Or, you’re on the job, and suddenly, you’ve been injured by someone else's careless accident. Perhaps you were in the hospital, and instead of getting better, you got worse due to medical oversight or malpractice.

Whatever the cause of your injury, if you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, you may have a case to seek compensation for damages. The Higgins Firm, Knoxville personal injury lawyers, can help you get reimbursed for medical bills, time lost from work, and any personal property damaged by the accident.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you have rights. Let us help you protect them.

Personal injury cases span a broad spectrum, but the basis of all personal injury claims is that you were injured because of the careless or reckless actions of another or as a result of negligence by a business, workplace, hospital, or other entity. Personal injury accidents can include:

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Car accidents, or a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist or pedestrian
• Commercial truck or semi-truck accidents
• Dog bites
• Medical malpractice or misdiagnosis
• Defective or malfunctioning consumer product
• Accidental overdose of a prescription or over the counter medication
• Workplace accidents and injuries

As you can see, personal injury covers a lot of ground. But you shouldn’t have to pay for medical bills you incurred through an accident that wasn’t your fault, and you deserve to be compensated for a wrecked car, the time you missed from work to heal from your injuries or emotional trauma, mental anguish from the incident. A personal injury lawsuit filed by a professional attorney can help you get the compensation you’re entitled to.

Getting hurt hurts, not just physically but in the wallet, too. People or businesses that cause harm to another, whether through careless actions, lack of oversight for safety, or reckless behavior, deserve to be held accountable. Personal injury cases allow you, the injured party, to legally seek justice against the party that hurt you.

After you’ve been injured, you may not be immediately thinking about calling a lawyer. You’re probably hurt, scared, and unsure of what to do next.

Always seek medical attention after an accident, even if you don’t feel hurt. Often, your body releases adrenaline after an accident, which can mask the feeling of pain or indications of an injury. Plus, some injuries, especially those affecting the neck and back (common in slip-and-falls and car accidents), may not show up right away. Emergency medical providers can diagnose your injuries and start treatment immediately, giving you the best chance for recovery.

If necessary, call the police, as well. In Tennessee, it’s against the law not to report a car accident. The police can establish responsibility for a car accident or gather witness testimony after a dog attack. The police report is an essential element in your personal injury case.

If you’ve been hurt on the job, file an incident report with your supervisor, and follow your company's workman’s compensation protocols. Be sure to ask for a copy of the accident report and copies of your medical treatment reports.

You should call a Knoxville personal injury lawyer as soon as you can after the accident. Your attorney will help you gather the correct documents you need for your case and advocate for your interests, not the other party’s.

Often after an accident, the other party’s insurance company will offer to settle, fast, for a pittance. Or, they may deny the claim outright or even say that you caused the accident. When you’re healing and trying to recover, you don’t need the added stress of dealing with the insurance company and its lawyers. Your personal injury lawyer will negotiate with them on your behalf and ensure that you are offered a fair settlement.

Sometimes, you may need ongoing medical care, such as physical therapy, chiropractor appointments, or even personal counseling for the emotional trauma you suffered as a result of your accident. Your settlement should cover that, too, and your lawyer can ensure that it will.

If you’ve been hurt at work, in your car, through medical malpractice, or even bitten by the neighbor’s dog. The Higgins Firm can help. We’re an experienced team of personal injury lawyers who can take on any case, no matter how complicated. Call us today for a FREE consultation about your case!