A serious injury after a car accident can affect more areas of your life than you initially realize. If you have been involved in an accident, you may see significant changes in your working life or career and your home life. You may not be able to interact with your family in the same way, such as playing with your kids or being intimate with your spouse.
When you know your accident was someone else’s fault, becoming angry or bitter following an accident is relatively common. After all, you didn’t cause your injuries—why should you have to pay for them entirely on your own? The truth is, you don’t. You have legal remedies that can help you cope with your injuries and the changes that you are experiencing. You just have to take the first step by calling an auto accident attorney.
HOW OUR CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS CAN HELP
One reason that many victims of car accidents call a lawyer is because they are facing financial difficulties. At Hughes & Coleman, we understand what you are going through, which is why we offer a free consultation service. We can explain your legal options and give you the information you need to make informed decisions about how you want to move forward.
If you choose to retain one of our Kentucky or Tennessee car accident lawyers, you can expect first-rate attention and service. You may not realize all of the work involved in developing a case for trial or even settlement, but pursuing an auto accident claim requires time and dedication. Your auto accident lawyer will work on many fronts while your case is underway including but not limited to:
- Obtaining police reports and police statements
- Interviewing witnesses
- Engage experts to help with accident reconstruction
- Collect and analyze medical records
- Work with insurance adjusters
- Negotiate on your behalf
- Collect factual information from the other parties involved in the accident
A personal injury attorney can also help you understand what to expect and what kind of remedy they will be pursuing to compensate you. If you have never been in a car accident, it can be difficult to know what your needs might be financially following the accident. You may have to deal with medical bills, lost wages, lost earning abilities, and more. Our firm can offer options to help you through this.
COMPENSATION CAN HELP COVER EXPENSES SUCH AS:
- Lost wages
- Medical expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Lost future earnings
- Property loss (damage to your vehicle)
You may also be able to recover compensation for items that are not as easy to quantify. Unfortunately, there is no real way to get back everything you may have lost following a car accident. Offering monetary compensation is often the only remedy that the law can offer in auto accident cases. That means that you may be able to receive compensation because of your:
- Pain and suffering during the accident
- Future or expected long-term pain and suffering
- Emotional distress during and after the accident
- Loss of enjoyment of life
There may be additional damages available to you as well. Every case is different, and proving each of these damage types requires a different showing under the law. Your car accident attorney can help you with this process.
If you think you may have a claim for damages following an auto accident, don’t wait—call 800-800-4600 for more information. We can provide you with a realistic evaluation of your case and help you move forward after your car accident.
You didn’t anticipate your life would be shattered during a typical commute or a day running errands, but it occurs all the time in big cities and tiny towns. Car accidents happen all the time on America’s roadways. And the accidents that are the most serious also end up being the most expensive. It would be best if you didn’t have to pay for another driver’s mistakes, and Hughes & Coleman knows how to hold those responsible for your injuries accountable.
Contact an experienced car accident lawyer to represent you if you or a family member has been seriously hurt in a car accident and requires help to make sure you are compensated for your injuries and life changes. We’ll make sure that all damages are considered, not just those with a monetary value. Serious injuries can result in significant life changes, and the attorneys at Hughes & Coleman Personal Injury Lawyers are here to assist you in navigating those adjustments while holding those responsible for your injuries accountable. Call 800-800-4600 today.
How Can We Assist?
At Hughes & Coleman Personal Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to representing clients who have been injured due to another person’s or entity’s carelessness or recklessness. We win cases that others can’t because we’re willing to put in the time, energy, and effort required to see each individual case through the legal system. Because we know that the insurance company will strive to keep their money in their pockets, Hughes & Coleman prepares every case for trial.
We Will Defend Your Rights — Insurance companies may try to persuade you to make a false statement, but Hughes & Coleman knows better. Your lawyer will handle the majority of contact so that you won’t be interrupted by calls every hour or so, and we’ll keep you up to speed on your case regularly.
You Don’t Pay Unless You Win – Hughes & Coleman will cover all court costs and fees for your lawsuit at no cost to you. We do this because we only take cases that we believe we have a good chance of winning, so if we lose, we will not bill you, and the firm will cover the costs of the lawsuit.
We Always Strive for Maximum Compensation – Hughes & Coleman understands that insurance companies will try to dismiss or minimize your personal injury claims in any way they can so they don’t have to pay as much out of pocket. Our lawyers will pursue total compensation for your pain and suffering, including economic, non-economic, and possibly punitive damages, no matter what they try.
Today is the best time to contact Hughes & Coleman to speak with a member of our experienced legal team about your car accident claim. Contact us for a free consultation about your case if you’ve been harmed or have property damage and need assistance.
From the outset, we handle every client with integrity. We work on a contingency fee basis. If we accept your case, you may rest assured that we feel confident we will win from the start.
At our law firm, you are treated with respect and concern. Hughes & Coleman is here to assist car accident victims. Call 800-800-4600 or contact us today for a free consultation with a legal professional.
What to do if you've been in a car accident
In the event of an automobile collision, you should phone the police to help with any emergency services required on the site. The police will record the accident scene accurately. The police record of your vehicle accident will be crucial in showing negligence if your case goes to court.
Take pictures of your injuries and the injuries of anyone else in your party. Take photos of the damage to your car and the other car. Document road conditions that are important, such as a stop sign blocked by a hanging tree. These images will assist you in preparing your case.
People frequently may not realize they have been injured until long after a car accident. It’s critical to have tests on everything that hurts to rule out the possibility that your adrenaline is masking persistent difficulties and tell your doctor everything.
Follow your doctor’s advice. Follow your doctor’s orders, which may include undergoing essential testing, finishing therapy, and consulting experts. If you don’t feel better, go back to your doctor and tell them how you’re feeling.
You should get a copy of the police report as soon as possible. The police report comes from a third party who was there at the scene of your car collision to assess fault. It also keeps track of the time, date, weather, and information on the other driver. Keep a copy in your files.
Before you speak to a representative from the insurance company, give any statements, or go to traffic court, call a vehicle accident attorney at 800-800-4600. Insurance adjusters may be kind individuals, but their job is to retain corporate money in their own corporation. Get expert legal assistance to protect your rights.
It is your responsibility to notify your insurance carrier of an accident. Report the accident and provide the essential data, such as where it happened and who was involved. You do not have to give your insurance company a statement or a comprehensive account of the accident or your injuries immediately after the collision. Many insurance companies let you submit accident information through their app.
Do not share or discuss the accident, the other driver, your injuries, your doctors, or anything else that could be used against you on social media. The insurance adjusters are researching and waiting for you to share something that can be used against you on a public forum. Don’t give them any information.
When Should You Consult a Car Accident Attorney?
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, the insurance company is likely to make you a settlement offer, especially if the other motorist was at fault.
However, the offer you receive is likely to be significantly less than what you deserve. After all, insurance firms are in the business of making money, and they prefer to pay out as little as possible.
You give up your right to seek more money for your injuries once you accept that offer. As a result, it’s critical to speak with a vehicle accident lawyer as quickly as possible. Unlike the insurance company, your lawyer will look out for your best interests by thoroughly assessing your case and assisting you in determining the best course of action in the legal procedure.
Although not all accidents rise to the level of needing to call an attorney, you will definitely need one if:
- Serious injuries and/or property damage occurred.
- A person died as a result of the accident.
- It’s unclear who is to blame.
- The settlement offer does not cover your expenses.
- You’re not sure what legal choices you have.
Choosing the Best Car Accident Lawyers for Your Case
One of the most significant aspects of personal injury law that your automobile accident lawyer will address when taking on your case is carelessness. A person acts negligently in legal terms when they do something that a reasonable person would not do and cause injury.
Your attorney will investigate four fundamental considerations in order to prove negligence:
- Duty of Care
In general, everyone has a responsibility to prevent harming another person. In different settings, this obligation takes on a distinct appearance. Doctors, for example, have a responsibility to treat their patients to the best of their abilities. Drivers have a responsibility not to endanger others on the road. They must adhere to all traffic laws and drive cautiously.
- Breach of Duty of Care
A driver is considered to have breached their duty of care when they fail to act in a “reasonably prudent” manner and cause injury. A breach of duty of care does not, however, cause every accident. For example, if a large branch falls in the road and a driver needs to swerve to escape it, resulting in a collision, the driver may not have violated their duty of care. After all, a fairly responsible person would have reacted in a similar manner.
- Injuries As a Result of the Accident
Your automobile accident lawyer will determine whether your injuries were caused by the accident or by something else entirely. Insurance firms will try to blame your injuries on something other than the accident. Insurance companies, for example, will check back into your medical history to see whether there was another event that caused your injuries, such as a previous automobile accident, workplace accident, or sports injury. It is critical to have a lawyer who is familiar with the medical and technical aspects of your injury and who can successfully demonstrate that the vehicle accident caused your injuries.
- Accident-Related Damages
Finally, your personal injury attorney must show that the accident caused you to incur actual monetary losses as a result of the event. This is usually the simplest aspect to demonstrate. Medical costs, pain, and suffering, missed pay, and other expenses are all proof that you were injured.
We are ready to help. Please call now at 800-800-4600 or contact us online today for a free case evaluation. We have the resources to ensure that accident victims receive fair treatment while recovering from their injuries.
Insurance claims are handled by a car accident lawyer.
The insurance companies will initiate their own investigations into the accident right away. The insurance companies will initiate their own investigations into the accident right away. Insurance companies profit from paying out as little money as possible on auto accident claims, therefore they will try to pay you as little as possible.
Do not offer a written or recorded statement to the insurance companies relating how the events surrounding the accident unfolded, who was at fault, and how you were injured. Insurance companies may twist your comments and take portions of your story out of context, and they will deny you adequate time to analyze your injuries and receive care. They may also make low-ball offers to entice you to agree, which is not in your best interests.
Hughes & Coleman will perform our own preliminary inquiry and help you through the maze of insurance companies, which may include:
- Having a meeting with you
- Examining your vehicle for any flaws
- Visiting the accident scene to assess the situation
- Speaking with law enforcement and first responders
- Locating and interviewing witnesses
- If the other driver was driving while working, researching their employer.
- Educating you about your injuries and treatment options
- Each case is unique, therefore we’ll tailor this investigation to match your needs.
There are a variety of damages available in the event of a car accident.
It’s just as crucial to figure out how much money you’ve lost as it is to figure out what caused the accident. Every year, more than 3 million patients in the United States visit the emergency room due to injuries such as back and neck injuries, brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Economic and non-economic losses are two types of damages that you may be able to collect following an automobile accident.
Economic damages are meant to reimburse you for your actual monetary losses. They’re usually simple to prove because you’ll be able to present paperwork and other proof of your losses. These are some of them:
Medical invoices and diagnoses prove past medical expenses and support the case for future medical expenses.
Pay stubs and notes from your doctor stating when you can return to work can be used to prove lost wages and future wages.
Damage to property, as evidenced by invoices and receipts proving out-of-pocket expenses.
The nature of non-economic damages is a little more uncertain. These damages are meant to make up for any non-monetary losses you’ve experienced. Your automobile accident lawyer will consult with experts to determine how much you should be compensated for these losses, which may include:
Suffering and pain
Loss of pleasure in life
Mental Anguish
Physical impairment or deformity
We handle practically every type of vehicle accident at Hughes & Coleman Law Firm. While not exhaustive, the following are some of the most typical car accidents we deal with:
Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
Accidents Caused by Distracted Drivers
Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers
Accidents involving pedestrians
Head-On Collisions
Rear-End Collisions
Sideswipe Collisions
Side Impact or T-bone Collisions
Left-Turn Collisions Failure to Yield
Accidents in Parking Lots
Accidents involving school buses
Uber, Lyft, and other ride-sharing crashes
Car Accidents' Most Common Causes
Car accidents can be caused by various circumstances, whether natural or caused by the acts of a driver. A skilled vehicle accident lawyer can help you collect the maximum compensation you deserve for your injuries, regardless of the cause. The most common causes of auto accidents are listed below.
Drunk driving: Still the leading cause of car accidents, despite the fact that distracted driving is swiftly gaining ground. Even when buzzing, a person’s ability to focus on the road and make quick decisions begins to deteriorate. When buzzed turns into drunk, vision may double, making driving difficult. Although several states are toughening their laws against drunk driving, many people continue to do so.
Potholes, metal plates, and poor drainage: Road hazards like these are all too common on the interstates, as everyone who has driven them knows. For drivers, these road conditions might soon become perilous. They can lead drivers to lose control of their vehicles or cause them to malfunction, causing them to crash into oncoming traffic or cause other accidents.
Driving while texting: One of the most critical hazards on the highways is distracted driving, which includes texting while driving. Despite the fact that many states have approved hands-free rules, people still text while driving. Reading or responding to a text can keep a driver’s eyes off the road for five seconds at highway speeds, which is enough time to go 300 yards or more without glancing at the road.
Speeding: We’ve all been tempted to drive faster than is safe, especially when we’re in a rush. However, there is a reason why speed limits are in place. When a driver speeds up, it becomes more difficult to maintain good control of the vehicle. Even a slight turn of the wheel at high speeds can be fatal. Furthermore, if traffic in front of you suddenly slows, it becomes much more difficult to come to a complete stop.
Recalls and Defects in Automobiles: Even while automakers go to great lengths to guarantee that their vehicles are safe to drive, some flaws may not become apparent for years. After three years of service, engines, for example, may overheat and catch fire. Alternatively, airbags may fail to deploy correctly after a period of time. When manufacturing problems occur out of nowhere, they might result in serious, even life-threatening car accidents.
Exhaustion: Uber and Lyft drivers, in particular, may drive for long periods of time, becoming exhausted and unable to drive safely. Because there are no restrictions on how long an Uber or Lyft driver can drive, unlike truck drivers, many of them have a full-time job and then drive for a few more hours, which is risky and frequently ends in a car wreck.
At our law firm, you are treated with respect and concern. Hughes & Coleman is here to assist car accident victims. Call 800-800-4600 or send us an email today for a free consultation with a legal team member.
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We live and work here and it’s the place we call home. We live in the same neighborhoods as you, and we want to make sure that our neighbors and friends are well taken care of as well.
Our practice has five locations in Tennessee (Nashville and Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Columbia, and Gallatin) and five locations in Kentucky (Louisville – Dixie Highway, Louisville – Poplar Level Rd., Lexington, Bowling Green, and Elizabethtown). We have a growing team of more than 30 attorneys and more than 60 staff members, including case coordinators, investigators, and paralegals, and we handle cases of all sizes.
Our experienced attorneys have obtained successful outcomes for their clients in a variety of practice areas, including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, brain injuries, Social Security and Veteran Disability, defective products, fire and burn injuries, drug injuries, nursing home abuse, truck accidents, and wrongful deaths, among others.
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