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AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a person is injured in a motor vehicle accident every 10 seconds in the United States, and someone is killed every 13 minutes. Pryor, Flynn, Priest & Harber devotes substantial resources to cases involving automobile accidents representing injured parties seeking to recover damages. There are many factors that can lead to an auto accident. Speeding, driver fatigue, weather conditions, driver distraction, and intoxication caused by drugs or alcohol are just a few. These numerous contributing factors can make an auto accident claim complicated. It is important to remember that insurance adjusters work for the insurance companies and not for the victims of auto accidents. The insurance company’s goal is to give the victim as little money as possible. Insurance adjusters are paid to minimize the value of the victims’ claims, not to advise victims of their rights. While we all understand injuries like broken bones and scars, there is no doubt that even “soft tissue injuries,” such as muscle tear, bulging discs, or pinched nerves can be very serious and debilitating. Pain from these so-called soft tissue injuries can last for extended periods of time resulting in physical activities being extremely limited. In many instances, there are relapses or even pain and difficulties from these injuries that can last a lifetime. Injuries and symptoms must be properly diagnosed and treated so that an injured person gets all necessary medical attention to provide a medical record documenting those injuries. Each state has its own laws regarding the types of damages that are recoverable in an auto accident. In Tennessee, for example, a person injured by the carelessness of another has a right to compensation for pain and suffering, reimbursement for medical bills and lost wages incurred due to the accident, and in some cases punitive damages. There are many different sources of possible recovery for auto accident victims, and it is important that they are all identified. Examples of such sources of recovery include: auto liability insurance, resident relative insurance, medical payment coverage on auto policies, umbrella coverage, health insurance, and disability insurance. Additionally, auto accident victims do not always realize that even if the responsible party was uninsured or underinsured, a right to make a claim against their own insurance coverage may exist. Victims also do not always realize that they may have a claim against a responsible party who was intoxicated, even if the property damage or injuries appear minor. Victims of auto accidents that occur while on the job may have a third-party claim in addition to a claim for their worker’s compensation benefits. These are just a few of the examples showing why it is important that victims of auto accidents hire an attorney who can tackle these issues and protect their interests. The attorneys at Pryor, Flynn, Priest & Harber can do just that for you. You can concentrate on the important things: getting healthy and returning to your day-to-day life. Our attorneys take care of the complicated legal issues so that you don’t have to worry. We have an experienced qualified staff ready to fight for you. The attorneys at Pryor, Flynn, Priest & Harber will protect your interests and work hard to get you the absolute best result possible. If you would like to discuss your legal options, contact us or call us at 865-522-4191 for a free telephone consultation.
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