Memphis Car Accident Attorneys
Please call 911 if you have been seriously injured in a car crash.
Car accidents can be very traumatic. It is important to have strong legal representation when dealing with any vehicle accident. Most people are not sure what to do when an accident happens, that’s why we are here to help you receive the legal assistance you deserve.
Call now to speak with an attorney and receive assistance with your case.
What to do after a car accident
After a car accident, you may have medical bills and expenses and you may even have to take time off work. Car wrecks can lead to extensive financial burden including, emergency room visits, surgeries, and specialist visits. Following the accident, you may even require physical therapy or even mental health counseling. Most people are not equipped to pay all these expenses out of pocket.
Accidents in Tennessee
In Tennessee, if someone else is at fault for your accident that person’s insurance company must pay you for your injuries. That is why it is important to get an experienced lawyer who knows the law when it comes to automobile accidents. We can help you recover the money you deserve.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that in just the first two months of 2020 there were over 6000 car accidents Shelby County alone. About 1 in 4 motor vehicle accidents in Shelby County result in some sort of injury. These car accidents range from everything from minor fender benders to car wrecks with catastrophic injures. In those first months, 28 people lost their lives just in Memphis. Our law firm has experience helping people in each of these situations whether you simply have a soft tissue injury or catastrophic injury.
Some of the types of Injuries we litigate:
Soft Tissue Injuries
Catastrophic Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Neck and Back Injuries
Broken Bones and Amputated Limbs
What should I do if I get an accident?
If you are seriously injured, you should immediately call 911.
If you remain on the scene or have someone you know on the seen you should take the following steps:
- Document everything at the scene of the accident including taking pictures if possible
- Exchange insurance information with the other drivers involved in the accident. You will need:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- License Plate Number
- Insurance Company
- Insurance Company Policy Number
- Contact your insurance company within 24 hours and tell them what happened.
- If you are hurt, go to the doctor and seek medical evaluation. Sometimes you may not feel injuries immediately but that does not mean the accident did not cause them.
- Keep track of all of your expenses, including medical bills and car repairs.
Do not discuss your accident with anyone including other drivers or other insurance companies. Getting in an accident can be a very stressful event and it is important that nothing is said that might endanger your chance at recovering anything owed to you.
Finally, contact an attorney to discuss your legal rights as it relates to your accidents.
The sooner you contact an attorney the better off you will be.