What Happens During a Tennessee Automobile Accident Lawsuit?
If you are anything like most Tennessee accident victims, you have never been through an automobile accident lawsuit before. Since you have not had this experience before, it is only natural to want to know what is likely to happen as your case progresses from the beginning to the end. Speaking of the end, the length of time it will take to resolve their case is by far the most common thing that automobile accident victims want to know. It is likely that you have had to miss some work because of your automobile accident. Whether you have missed work or not, there are probably more bills arriving in the mail than there used to be. You have probably noticed that medical bills arrive within a very short time after receiving medical care. While it is possible to provide a general overview of how automobile accident cases proceed, it is not possible to offer a general estimate of how long a typical automobile accident case takes to be resolved. The reason for this is that no two automobile accident cases are exactly alike, and there are many factors that weigh on how long a particular case will take.
That said, the first thing that most Tennessee automobile accident victims experience after their accidents is evaluation and treatment of their injuries. Even accident victims who believe that they are not hurt should see a doctor, because injuries are not always readily apparent. After they have evaluated and treated your injuries, the medical professionals who have examined and treated you will speak with you about how long your recovery is likely to take, and whether you can expect to make a full recovery.
Shortly after your accident, you may be surprised to get a phone call or a letter from an insurance company that represents the other driver. You are under no obligation to discuss your injuries with them. In fact, it is best not to do so because they do not have your best interest in mind. In addition to trying to get information from you about the accident and about your injuries, the insurance company is likely to offer you a settlement. At this point, you may not know what the full amount of your damages is, especially if you have not yet spoken with an attorney. This is the point at which many accident victims seek help from a knowledgeable Tennessee Automobile Accident Attorney.
Your Tennessee Automobile Accident Attorney can help you to calculate the full cost of your damages, including your past, present, and future medical bills, costs associated with missing work, and any other types of damages that you may have incurred. Your attorney will also negotiate with the insurance company to obtain the settlement offer that you deserve. If the insurance company fails to propose an acceptable settlement offer within a reasonable amount of time despite your attorney’s attempts to work with them, your case will proceed to litigation. Once litigation ensues, your attorney may be still able to obtain a satisfactory settlement offer for you during the litigation process, but before the date of the trial.
The knowledgeable Tennessee Automobile Accident Attorneys at Bailey & Greer, PLLC offer top quality legal assistance to automobile accident victims and their families. To learn more about how we can help you, please call us at 901-680-9777 to schedule a time to discuss your case. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we are small enough to care, big enough to fight, and experienced enough to win.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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