Auto Accidents
What If I Don’t Have Health Insurance and Need Treatment for My Injuries?
If you don’t have health insurance and you need treatment for your injuries, you’re stepping into a world of really big business. There are companies out there that are looking for people with legitimate cases who are going to recover and need money now. The problem is that the rates with these companies are…
Read MoreFatal Accidents on the Rise in Shelby County Despite Passage of Hands-Free Phone Law
Distracted driving kills. One way Tennessee tried to reduce distracted driving was by passing a hands-free law last year, to reduce the number of people who were talking, texting, and otherwise distracted by their phones or devices. A recent Shelby County report now raises concerns about which laws are effective against distracted driving. Action News…
Read MoreIs It Ever Okay to Deal With the Other Person’s Insurance Company After a Crash?
Speaking to another driver’s insurance adjuster right after your car accident is usually a bad idea. Injured victims in car crashes often make this mistake, and it can affect the outcome of their claim. One of the questions to be determined at the outset is who is legally liable for the accident and any injuries…
Read MoreMental Anguish Counts as Pain and Suffering in a Car Crash Claim
When you are in a car accident, it can cause some serious physical injuries, but those are not the only injuries that can occur. You may also experience a lot of emotional and mental pain and suffering because of the accident. Serious accidents can lead to several mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Tennessee Municipality for Injuries Suffered in a Car Accident?
It is possible to sue a Tennessee municipality when you have been involved in a car accident, but it does depend on the situation and how the accident occurred. If someone who works for the government in the State of Tennessee was involved in the accident and initially caused it, you may then proceed with…
Read MoreWill My Spouse Get Compensated for Missing Work while Taking Care of Me after My Wreck?
Spouses in automobile injury cases have claims. It’s called a loss of consortium claim. So, if you’re injured in a wreck that’s someone else’s fault and you’re married, then there is a claim for your spouse. It’s called a derivative claim. It’s for the loss of love, society, and companionship suffered by the spouse.…
Read MoreI Was Hurt in a Car Crash I Caused. What Happens Now?
Thousands of car accidents occur each day in the United States, some of which cause drivers and their passengers to sustain injuries. Many of the victims in these accidents suffer severe injuries at the hands of another driver, but what happens when the injured person is the one who caused the car accident? First things…
Read MoreCommon Questions about Car Accidents with Uninsured Drivers
Bailey & Greer, PLLC handles claims involving uninsured/underinsured drivers. Here, Thomas Greer and R. Sadler Bailey answer some of the more common questions clients ask us. If you need help after an accident, contact our team in Memphis or Jackson: 901-680-9777. We proudly serve clients throughout West Tennessee What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage? Uninsured motorist…
Read MoreDo I Have to File a Report After a “Minor” Car Accident?
Many people experience at least one “minor” car accident during their lifetime. For instance, you may have accidentally bumped into the back of the vehicle in front of you in close traffic when it came to an unexpected and sudden stop. Or perhaps someone bumps into you while pulling out of a parking spot. Do…
Read MoreUse Uber or Lyft for a Ride to the Doctor? It’s a Possibility
Uber and Lyft have quickly become the top rideshare companies in the United States. These companies provide rides for any customer for any reason. Need to get to the store? Use an app to order an Uber. Need a “lift” to work? Lyft can help you. These rideshare services have also become popular among the…
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