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Tennessee Accident Lawyers

Every year, thousands of people across Tennessee are injured in serious accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles. Even a minor collision can lead to lasting pain, high medical bills, and lost income. At Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette, we help victims and families get justice after these life-changing events. As experienced Tennessee accident lawyer advocates, we handle every detail of your claim so you can focus on recovery.

Common types of Tennessee motor vehicle accidents

No two accidents are alike, but most crashes happen because someone failed to act with reasonable care. When a driver is careless or a company cuts corners on safety, victims have the right to seek compensation for the harm they suffer.

Our firm represents victims in accidents involving:

We investigate every case thoroughly to uncover who was responsible and how the crash occurred.

Car and motorcycle crashes

Rear end impacts, intersection failures, unsafe merges, and left turn errors are common crash patterns. Motorcycle riders face additional bias from insurers and juries. We combat that bias with rider training records, conspicuity evidence, and helmet and gear analysis. We also build claims for road rash, fractures, and traumatic brain injury when present. Our team understands how to translate riding dynamics into plain language that supports liability and damages.

Truck and commercial vehicle accidents

Truck cases involve unique rules, such as hours of service, maintenance logs, and cargo securement standards. Potential defendants can include the driver, the carrier, the broker, and sometimes the shipper. We send preservation letters on day one, download electronic control module data, and review dispatch and telematics to establish fatigue, speeding, or unsafe routing. Comprehensive work on liability raises case value and expands available insurance coverage.

Rideshare and delivery vehicle collisions

Rideshare and app based delivery claims turn on when the driver was in the app and what coverage tier applies. We verify status data, match trip logs to the crash timeline, and pursue all policies that may apply. If another driver caused the crash, we still evaluate rideshare coverage to close gaps that would otherwise reduce your recovery.

Pedestrian and bus injuries

Pedestrians and transit riders face severe injuries at relatively low speeds. We analyze lighting, crosswalk placement, bus stop design, and driver sight lines. Claims may involve municipal entities or contractors, which can trigger special notice requirements. We track those deadlines from the start.

Insurance issues and bad faith

We push insurers to honor the full value of your claim under liability, med pay, PIP where available, and UM or UIM coverage. When a carrier delays, denies, or underpays without a reasonable basis, we evaluate bad faith remedies. Proper documentation and clear demands keep pressure on the insurer to resolve the claim fairly.

Catastrophic injury and wrongful death

We represent people with spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, complex fractures, amputations, and burn injuries. In fatal cases we pursue wrongful death and survival claims for the family, including the value of lost financial support and household services. These cases require careful coordination with medical and economic experts and a steady hand in negotiation and trial.

Serious injuries from traffic collisions

Motor vehicle accidents can cause life-altering injuries that require extensive medical care and rehabilitation. Our attorneys work with doctors and specialists to determine the full extent of your injuries and how they impact your daily life.

Common accident injuries include broken bones, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, and severe burns or lacerations. We also pursue compensation for emotional trauma, anxiety, and the disruption caused to family life and work.

What to do after an accident

Taking the right steps after a crash can protect both your health and your claim.

  1. Call 911 and get medical attention immediately.
  2. Gather photos, witness contact information, and insurance details.
  3. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurers.
  4. Follow all medical advice and keep your treatment records.
  5. Contact our office as soon as possible so we can begin investigating.

We guide you through the entire process and ensure you do not miss important deadlines under Tennessee law.

Determining liability in Tennessee

Tennessee uses a modified comparative fault system, meaning you can recover compensation if you are less than 50% at fault for the accident. Insurance companies often try to shift blame to reduce what they pay. We counter these tactics with strong evidence, including crash reports, expert analysis, and witness statements.

Our firm identifies all possible sources of recovery, whether it’s another driver, a commercial carrier, or an auto manufacturer that produced a defective part. We pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care.

Investigating and proving liability

Winning an accident case requires more than a police report. We move fast to secure camera footage, black box data from trucks and newer vehicles, vehicle inspections, cell phone records when distraction is suspected, and reports from reconstruction experts. We interview witnesses and map sight lines and stopping distances. Medical experts connect the collision forces to your injuries, and economists project the long term cost of care and lost earnings. The goal is a clear, credible record that persuades adjusters, mediators, and juries.

The compensation we pursue

Emergency care and hospitalization, follow up treatment and rehabilitation, future medical needs and life care planning, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, property damage and diminished value, out of pocket expenses, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and when supported by the evidence, punitive damages.

Why choose our firm for your motor vehicle case

Our approach is simple. We investigate fast, preserve evidence, build the story of how the collision happened, and present your losses with precision. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, which often leads to stronger settlement results. You will always know your next step, your options, and your timeline for decision making. We handle the legal fight so you can focus on healing.

Accident claims require a careful mix of negotiation and litigation skill. We have decades of combined experience handling complex crash cases across Tennessee and have recovered substantial compensation for injured clients and grieving families. We understand how to deal with aggressive insurance companies and will not accept a settlement that falls short of what you deserve.

Tennessee Accident FAQs

How long do I have to file a claim?

The statute of limitations for most Tennessee accident cases is one year from the date of injury. Some claims have different deadlines, so early action is important.

What if I was partly at fault?

You can still recover if you were less than fifty percent responsible, but your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.

Should I talk to the insurance adjuster?

Provide only basic contact and policy details. Decline recorded statements until we are involved.

How much is my case worth?

Value depends on liability strength, insurance limits, medical evidence, and the impact on your work and daily life. We give you a range once we review the facts and records.

Do you take cases to trial?

Yes. We prepare every case for trial and will try your case when it is the best route to a just result.

What does it cost to hire you?

We work on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Serving clients across Tennessee

We handle accident cases throughout Tennessee. We can meet in person or virtually, and we can visit you at home or in the hospital when needed.

Contact our Tennessee accident lawyers

If you were injured in a car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, pedestrian, bicycle, bus accident, or other vehicle accident in Tennessee, Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette is ready to fight for you. We offer compassionate guidance and aggressive legal representation from start to finish. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a skilled Tennessee accident attorney dedicated to helping you recover the compensation you deserve. We will review your case, explain your options, and move quickly to protect your rights.

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