If someone negligently, recklessly or intentionally hurts you then you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. Not every accident or injury is grounds for a lawsuit. Call 615-422-7171 and Franklin Personal Injury Attorney George Angelopoulos will evaluate your accident case today and seek the maximum compensation allowed by law.
Tennessee has a short one year Statute of Limitations. Waiting can eliminate the ability to enforce your rights. We only charge a fee after you get a settlement or money damage award. Request a free case review anytime or start a live chat to get started today.
What Personal Injury Cases Are handled?
Personal Injury Attorney George Angelopoulos handles Accident and injury cases across Tennessee. Learn more about the types of cases we handle below:
What is a Personal Injury Attorney?
A Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney is a Tort Lawyer who represents those who are hurt by someone else. Our job is to recover money to pay for medical treatment, recoup lost income, obtain general damages, like pain and suffering and provide compensation for future medical care. A personal injury lawyer will explain rights, navigate the complex legal system, simplify insurance and medical language and identify facts that impact your case. Finally we provide an opinion on what to do. We remove the emotion from decisions that most accident victims experience.
How Much Does A Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
Personal Injury Attorney Cost is connected to the size of your award or settlement and contingent on winning. In most cases retaining an attorney increases the chance of winning and increases the size of the award compared to handling it alone. After an accident, some settle quickly rather than filing a claim. The thought is they are better off because a lawyer didn’t take part of the settlement. George Angelopoulos advances the cost of litigation or settlement negotiations. This removes the financial risk of getting what personal injury clients are due.
What to Do After a Tennessee Car Accident:
1. Call The Police
2. Seek Medical Attention
3. Exchange Information
4. Take Pictures and Videos
5. Should I Visit a Chiropractor?
6. Dealing with Insurance
How George Helps Car Accident Victims:
1. Pay for vehicle repairs
2. Obtain a rental car
3. Pay medical bills
4. Compensation for pain and suffering
5. Recoup lost wages
Do I need a Personal Injury Attorney?
Not every accident case requires a Personal Injury Attorney. If damages are small, no serious injury was sustained and your settlement offer is reasonable retaining an attorney may not make sense. In fact, at 615 Lawyer, if we see a client who we think is better off on their own we will explain why and point prospective clients in the right direction. It is part of our free consultation. We are your advocate and it starts on the first phone call.
Some cases seem simple at first. Later they become more complicated or injuries manifest late. When this happens having a Personal Injury Attorney in your corner is important. Retaining a personal injury attorney in the following situations is highly suggested:
Claim Denial. If the other party is at fault, but the insurance company denies your claim then it is time to lawyer up. An educated and experienced free opinion from a personal injury attorney who looks at your case from both sides of the table is very valuable.
Multiple parties at fault. Some accidents do not have one clear person or entity at fault. This is complicated. Who is liable and for how much do they owe? This is where Tennessee’s comparative fault comes into play. Think multi-car pileup or defective part in a vehicle. Your personal injury lawyer will identify all liable parties to make sure nothing due is left on the table.
Settlement is offered. It sounds good right? This is a critical time to consult with a personal injury attorney. Once a settlement is accepted the case is over. Insurance companies try resolve cases quickly at the lowest possible cost. Think of it as their cost of doing business. The less they pay the more profits returned to shareholders. The initially offer is usually low. A personal injury lawyer can determine whether the offer is fair.