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Hughes & Coleman is a personal injury firm that takes great pride in serving injury victims throughout Columbia, Tennessee and the Maury County Community.
Losing loved ones is always difficult. Yet, people may take comfort in knowing their deceased family and friends lived a long, full life or that they passed away without suffering. However, when preventable death occurs, the grief can be even more poignant. Financial worries can compound your grief if you relied on your loved one for economic support.
In Columbia, Tennessee, laws protect the families of wrongful death victims. Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers can pursue much-needed compensation if you have an eligible claim. To learn how to qualify, call us at (800) 800-4600 for a free case review.
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After an accident, it’s important to know your rights. When negligence or recklessness causes an untimely death, the surviving family can pursue wrongful death actions against responsible parties (i.e. individuals, organizations).
Qualifying relationships include:
Families are not always easily defined. If your family situation is less traditional, a personal injury lawyer can help you determine your eligibility. Call (800) 800-4600 for a free, confidential wrongful death lawyer case review any time, day or night.
Andrew graduated from law school in 2017, completed and passed the Kentucky Bar Examination, and then launched his career as a lawyer working at Hughes & Coleman. In his years as an attorney, he has witnessed the underhanded tactics insurance companies use to coerce injured victims into taking a lower settlement than they deserve. Far too often, the initial insurance offer barely accounts for the personal loss that a client currently feels, and it certainly doesn’t project or account for the additional loss they will have to manage for the remainder of their life.
Personal injury lawyers with a firm grasp of wrongful death law can defend your rights. Our law firm has proudly served Tennessee residents since 1985 in various practice areas.
Motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of wrongful death accidents in Tennessee. In 2019, there were 18 traffic fatalities in Maury County alone. Some of these crashes might have been unfortunate accidents with no one to blame. Yet, in others, negligence or reckless driving took an innocent person’s life.
When you get behind the wheel of a car, it is with the expectation that you will operate your vehicle safely. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is one example of negligent acts that put others at risk. Reckless driving encompasses careless or malicious acts that endanger motorists and pedestrians. Breaking speed limits, running red lights, or illegally using your cell phone could be grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.
When something goes wrong during delivery or aftercare, the joy of new parents can turn quickly into heartbreak. Some birth injuries are minor, while others cause permanent disabilities or death. If you suspect your baby’s death was related to a preventable birth injury, please speak to one of our experienced wrongful death lawyers at (800) 800-4600.
Some potential wrongful death birth injuries are:
An experienced lawyer does more than make promises; they deliver results. We founded Hughes & Coleman to get hard-earned results for each and every one of our clients. We fight hard every day and for every case.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of reports pour into the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) medical device reporting system. Defective medical devices can cause serious injuries and death when they malfunction. Problems with medical devices might include electrical failures, exploded implants, or complications with prostheses.
Please contact us if your loved one died after a medical device failure. We offer free initial consultations to Maury County residents because we know how painful it is not to know the truth about what caused your family member’s premature death.
The FDA requires pharmaceutical companies to label drugs with information about dosage, potential side effects, and drug interactions. Even with correct labeling, some dangerous medications are recalled because they cause severe injuries or wrongful death.
As a result of defective drugs, people have experienced strokes, kidney failure, cardiac problems, and other death-dealing health conditions. Some drugs can even cause feelings of depression and anxiety that contribute to suicides. To learn about specific drug recalls and their negative consequences, please consult our drug injury page and the FDA website.
“An experienced lawyer does more than make promises; they deliver results. We founded Hughes & Coleman to get hard-earned results.”
Lee Coleman
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
United States law allows patients to take legal action when a medical professional’s actions (or lack of action) results in harm. Our law firm can determine if your experience in a Tennessee hospital or rehabilitation facility meets the major characteristics of medical malpractice, namely:
Claims of nursing home neglect and abuse must also meet these criterias. If a Tennessee doctor, nurse, or caregiver failed your family member, fill out our brief contact form to schedule an appointment with a compassionate wrongful death lawyer.
The upkeep of a Tennessee property can mean the difference between life and death. Maury County property laws require landowners to maintain their premises in a safe condition. Obstacles and hazards should be marked with clear warning signs.
We can protect your rights if your loved one died in relation to:
Our team of competent wrongful death attorneys also handles other types of cases. Submit a convenient contact form now for a free consultation or read our client reviews to learn how we have recovered over a billion dollars in personal injury damages since 1985.
Getting started on your wrongful death claim soon after the incident is advisable if you want to maximize your compensation. In Tennessee, you could receive damages, such as funeral costs, medical bills, and compensation for loss of financial support and companionship.
Yet, to collect anything at all, you must meet the strict deadlines. Insurance companies set deadlines to receive applications and supporting documents. Tennessee state law requires wrongful death claims to be filed within a certain period after the death of a family member.
It is time to pursue justice for your deceased family member and to get relief from your financial burdens. To ensure our wrongful death lawyers have time to investigate and build your case, visit our law office at 622 W. 7th St., Columbia, TN, 38401 or call us (800) 800-4600.
Cathy White and her team took amazing care of me. From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, attentive, and supportive. Knowing I had Cathy on my side gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process. I can’t recommend her enough if you’re in need of a lawyer.
I have such a professional team helping me with my case. From the start, they have gone above and beyond for me. I’m treated with respect, kept informed and updated and my team genuinely cares about my case. Every person I speak with is kind, professional, and makes me feel supported every step of the way. I can’t thank them enough for their hard work and dedication – they make a stressful situation so much easier. I highly recommend this firm to anyone who needs real help and honest people on their side.
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