State laws require that all drivers and vehicles involved in an accident remain at the scene until those involved can exchange contact information or the police arrive, especially if injuries are involved. But what happens when the other driver flees the scene of the accident?
RECOVERING FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DISTRACTED DRIVING
Distracted driving is the leading cause of car wrecks today. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data from 2013 reveals that car crashes involving distracted drivers killed 3,154 people in the United States and injured at least 424,000. Therefore, lawyers in Tennessee frequently handle lawsuits and personal injury claims arising out of auto accidents that involve distracted driving.
GETTING YOUR CASE SETTLED THROUGH MEDIATION
These days, most cases Settle Without Going To Court.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The idea is to remind drivers of all other vehicles to safely "share the road" with motorcyclists, and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe. Motorcyclists are also reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists.
CAR WRECKS WITH DRIVERS WHO DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE
In Tennessee, drivers are required by law to have liability insurance. See Tennessee Code Annotated Section 55-12-102(12).
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 32,719 people died in car wrecks in the United States in 2013. The Tennessee Governor's Highway Safety Office reports that 995 people died in car wrecks in Tennessee in 2013.
PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS
Sometimes people are injured by products that they believed were safe. When you are injured by a product that malfunctions or does not work the way the manufacturer said it would work, then you may have a right to pursue a product liability claim to recover compensation for your injuries.
CLAIMS AGAINST YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY
Sometimes insurance companies deny and refuse to pay valid claims. When a claim is wrongfully denied, you may need a lawyer to help pursue a claim against your insurance company.
TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENTS
Tractor trailers can frequently be seen hauling freight on Interstates and highways across Tennessee.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER A CAR WRECK?
If you are involved in a car accident, you should first determine whether you or anyone else is injured. Next, call 911 for police and medical help. Even if there are no serious injuries, a police report can come in handy when you are making a claim for property damage to your vehicle.
