What should I do if I am in an accident?

If you were in an accident that was the fault of someone else, then you have reason to consider filing a case against them. A lawyer for personal injury Memphis TN residents trust at Patterson Bray, PLLC believe that victims should not have to suffer because someone else chose to act recklessly that day. Victims must seek medical attention, gather evidence, notify their insurance company, and then contact a lawyer for guidance from there on out. It is imperative to the outcome of your case that you do not accept a settlement offer quite yet, and that you learn more about your options and the true value of your case.

Who are the best witnesses for my case?

As your Memphis personal injury team can review, there are many witnesses that you may want to use for your personal injury case. Let’s say you were involved in a car accident and a bystander rushed over to help. This person may have seen the accident unfold and the aftermath of it too. Their statement can be incredibly influential in proving that you were the victim and how the other party had been at-fault. Other examples of witnesses that can be useful in your case include those who were with you during the accident, loved ones who saw the severity of your injuries, expert or medical professional testimonies, and more.

How do I know if I have grounds for a lawsuit?

Many people don’t even realize that they are victims in a serious accident and that their circumstances make them eligible for compensation. For instance, someone may slip and fall while shopping at a store and get seriously hurt, but are too embarrassed to report it to the store manager. However, it was a leaky ceiling that caused a puddle to accumulate on the floor. The store owner may have been privy to the leak, but didn’t properly attend to the hazard. So the person who fell may leave without filing a report and end up with medical bills and other losses that they wouldn’t have accrued if someone had attended to that leak sooner.

How do I know if someone else was at-fault?

Figuring out whether someone was responsible for an accident or not will depend on the type of incident. It is possible that more than one individual or party was at-fault. As a real life scenario, a truck accident that appears to have been the fault of a truck driver may have entailed other influencing factors that are not readily apparent yet. The trucker may have been speeding, but was he speeding because his employer was pressuring him to drive excessive hours and meet a strict deadline? Was there a truck part that was defective and caused the truck to become out of control? Your lawyer can investigate the situation to uncover all the possible parties who should be included in your lawsuit.

Do I need a lawyer to get compensation?

After reporting the accident to your insurance company, you will probably be contacted by an insurance adjuster and offered a settlement amount. While accepting these funds may sound immediately appealing, it’s important to recognize that this amount is likely only a small fraction of what your claim is worth. Insurance companies are still for-profit, which means they are for the money they can make and not the money they have to spend on victim’s claims. Your Memphis injury personal lawyer team can protect you from being tricked by settlements and fight for an amount that is fair.

Law Blog by Patterson Bray | Memphis Probate & Injury Attorneys

Contract Dispute FAQs

By having a legal understanding of contracts, you may be able to prevent a dispute from occuring in the first place. More importantly, a well drafted contract can protect you...

Read This Blog

Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

If you are considering forming a limited liability company (LLC), you may want to see a business lawyer Memphis, TN professionals trust to walk you through the process. An LLC...

Read This Blog

How can you determine who is at fault?

For personal injury claims, the most challenging part of proving a case involves clearly showing that the other person (or other legal entity) was the one who was directly responsible...

Read This Blog

I was injured by broken glass in a car accident, can I recover damages?

A car accident can result in a number of injuries such as broken bones, head injuries, and bruising. Another common type of injury that many people don’t think about is...

Read This Blog

If I suffered injuries in an auto accident, do I need a lawyer?

Many people who experience injuries after collisions wonder if they really need to seek out an auto accident lawyer Memphis, TN has to offer. It’s true that there is substantial effort involved...

Read This Blog

Personal Injury Mistakes to Avoid

Common Mistakes With Personal Injury Cases in Memphis While we encourage our clients to be involved in their cases, it’s easy to make mistakes in personal injury claims. Having our...

Read This Blog

Tennessee Personal Injury Laws

Important Tennessee Personal Injury Laws An injury can seriously disrupt your life, but with the help of our Memphis, TN personal injury lawyer, you can get some much-needed compensation. Read...

Read This Blog

Common Car Accident Injuries

Common Injuries Resulting From Car Accidents in Tennessee It’s important to visit a doctor following any type of car crash. Don’t let anyone convince you to avoid going to the...

Read This Blog

Documenting Evidence After an Auto Accident

How to Document Evidence After an Auto Accident Getting into an auto accident is definitely jarring and usually quite frightening. It can be hard to think clearly after a collision,...

Read This Blog