A hit-and-run accident can cause serious injuries, a damaged vehicle, and emotional distress. As if all of this weren’t stressful enough, you may also feel frustrated by the injustice of a negligent driver fleeing the scene. In Tennessee, it is a crime to leave the scene of an accident. Fortunately, if another driver caused your accident and then fled the scene, you may still have legal options for obtaining compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, [...]

Yes, injured passengers can file personal injury claims after a car accident. Passengers are rarely at fault for collisions, and they retain the right to seek compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses. Passengers may opt to file a claim against the driver of the vehicle they were in, the driver of the other vehicle, both drivers, or a third party that contributed to the collision. Tennessee is a modified comparative negligence [...]

If the at-fault driver leaves the scene of a crash in Tennessee, you may still be able to receive compensation. Fleeing the scene of an accident is illegal in Tennessee, and there are multiple forms of insurance that may be available to you in this situation. At Banks & Jones, Attorneys at Law, we understand how frustrating it can be when you’re the victim of a hit-and-run. Even a standard car crash claim is stressful, [...]

You can walk away from a car crash with maybe a few scratches and nothing feeling broken. Maybe you can exchange insurance information, file a police report, and even drive home. But a few days later, you can’t remember your child’s birthday. Weeks later, the persistent, throbbing headaches begin. By the time you see a doctor, the damage has already complicated your recovery, and your legal options too. This scenario happens to Tennessee car accident victims [...]

Car accidents are always unexpected. You never get a heads-up that you should double-check your seatbelt, strap down all objects, and have your phone charged so you can take crash scene photos. You just have to be as prepared as you can be at any given time and do the best you can. Why? Because the first things you do after a Tennessee car accident may make or break your personal injury claim. The more prepared [...]

In Tennessee, it’s difficult to estimate. Every car accident is unique: the drivers, passengers, road conditions, weather, moment of impact, and the list goes on. Consequently, a car accident depends on the nature and severity of the accident. Minor injuries like whiplash may settle for around $10,000 to $25,000. For moderate car accident injuries, settlements might range from $15,000 to $75,000. On the other hand, catastrophic injuries that result in permanent disability may result in settlements [...]

Car accidents are one of the most common sources of injuries across all age groups. Whether you’ve been injured in a crash on Kingston Pike or a collision on I-40, the injuries you suffer play a large part in determining how much compensation you receive afterwards. Learning more about the most common Knoxville car accident injuries and how they impact your claim can help you demand full and fair compensation from the liable party in your [...]

The days and weeks after a car accident may be among the most chaotic in your life. You’re shaken up, full of adrenaline, and trying to deal with damage to your vehicle. On top of that, you know you have to call your insurance company—but what happens if you are fully or partially at fault? At that point, it’s important to know what you are legally required to do and what can actually hurt you legally. [...]

A car accident can cause a wide range of soft tissue injuries, including those that lead to lifelong complications. By learning more about whether or not soft tissue injuries from car accidents are worth a lawsuit—and consulting with a Knoxville personal injury lawyer—you can better understand your legal options, rights, and next steps. What types of soft tissue injuries are caused by car accidents? Soft tissue injuries are injuries that impact your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. [...]

When you’re involved in a car accident in Tennessee, there’s no end to the extra tasks you suddenly have to do. You have to call insurance, get your vehicle repaired, go to medical appointments, and figure out how you’re going to pay everything. But in the midst of it all, don’t forget that you have to decide whether or not you want to pursue a personal injury claim. While you do have time to file your [...]

Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of accidents, not just in Tennessee but in the entire country. From crashes on I-40 to collisions on the busy streets of Nashville and Knoxville, this type of accident happens every single day. There’s a widespread assumption that the rear driver is always at fault, and while that’s often true, it isn’t always that easy. If you’ve been involved in a Tennessee car accident, you need an attorney [...]

After a car accident, your first priorities should be clear: calling the police, getting medical care, and making sure your family is safe. But once those adrenaline-fueled first hours have passed, you have a lot of additional problems that start piling up. Medical bills, ongoing medical treatment, unpaid time away from work, insurance company calls, and a damaged vehicle all take their toll. Many car accident victims wonder if they can handle the legal side of [...]