Auto Accident Claims
You need sound legal advice after a serious auto accident. At the Tennessee law firm of Terry, Terry & Stapleton, our accident lawyers protect the rights of injured people who have been hurt in car accidents throughout East Tennessee, including the counties of Hamblen, Hawkins, Greene, Sevler, Cocke and Washington.
Injuries caused by automobile accidents hurt not only the victims but also their families. Loved ones are left to wrestle with financial and emotional trauma as they are faced with medical bills and lost wages.
It is to your advantage to retain an auto accident lawyer who will give you the best legal representation that is available. At Terry, Terry & Stapleton, we specialize in all types of motor vehicle accidents, including
You need experienced negotiators. You need someone who will advocate aggressively for your interests before insurance companies, claims adjusters, opposing lawyers, judges, and juries. We will not hesitate to take a case to trial in order to get the best possible compensation for our clients who have been injured.
What Should You Do If You're A Victim of an Auto Accident in Tennessee?
At the scene of the accident, if you are able, you should do the following:
- Call the police.
- If someone has a camera, take pictures of the accident scene.
- Write down the license number and a description of the other vehicles in the accident. Ask to see the other driver's license, registration, and insurance information. Get the name, address, and phone number of everyone involved.
- Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses. Do not wait for the police to arrive, since some of the witnesses may leave before the police get there.
Immediately following the auto accident:
- Write down the facts and events leading up to the accident.
- Notify your automobile insurance agent of the accident.
- If the other driver's insurance company has sent you papers, do not sign them until you completely understand them. Discuss them with a lawyer if you have any questions at all, or if you don't understand your rights.
- Do not sign a release form about your personal injuries until you have been examined by your own doctor.
- Obtain pictures of the accident
- If you are injured, contact an experienced personal injury and auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. There are time frames in which you can bring a lawsuit for your injuries. Failure to act appropriately may cause you to lose your rights.
We invite you to meet our personal injury and auto accident lawyers in Morristown, Tennessee. For over 45 years, we have represented individuals who have been seriously injured in car accidents as a result of someone else's negligence or aggressive driving.
Contact our office for a consultation. Let us discuss how we can help to ensure that you receive full compensation for your injuries.