Damages Available in Tennessee Car Accident Claims

Victims of car accidents caused by other drivers have the right to pursue financial compensation for any losses they can prove. Those losses are referred to as damages. One of the most complex factors in the process is knowing what your rights are and what damages are available in Tennessee car accident claims. Speak with a Nashville car accident attorney from Selvidge Injury Law today for a free consultation.

Types of Economic Damages in Tennessee Car Accident Claims

Economic damages are easier to document and have a clear monetary value associated with them. These tend to be easier to claim because you have easy-to-understand documentation of the loss. However, you must have that documentation or evidence of the financial loss to file a claim. Some of the most common types of economic damages include:

• Medical expenses: Emergency medical care, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor’s appointments, follow-up care, and other medical-related costs
• Lost wages: Missed days at work, whether salary or hourly, as well as any impact on your benefits
• Loss of future earnings: If you cannot go back to work at the same job, you may recover damages from the difference in your earning capacity
• Property damage: Any damage to your vehicle that requires repair or replacement could be a part of your claim
• Transportation costs: Costs related to going to and from medical appointments

Economic damages are not always simplistic. It takes a car or truck accident attorney in Nashville to help you explore all of the ways you suffered financial loss from your accident.

Types of Non-Economic Damages in a Tennessee Car Accident

The victim of a car accident will suffer non-economic damages as well. Your physical injuries are not the only damage that you suffered, and under the law, you have the right to pursue those losses as well. These damages are more difficult to assign a value to, making claims more subjective overall. However, non-economic damages tend to be a large portion of any claim. Some examples of non-economic damages in Tennessee car accidents include:

• Pain and suffering: Including suffering during the incident as well as in the recovery process
• Emotional trauma and mental anguish: The onset or worsening of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder
• Loss of quality of life: Limitations on your future due to the implications of your injuries
• Loss of consortium: Damage to physical intimacy and relationships resulting from the accident

The claims process for these damages factor in the severity of the incident as well as the overall value of your non-economic damages. A multiplier method can be applied to determine the value based on the severity and impact of the incident on your life and future.

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Statute of Limitations on Damages in a Tennessee Car Accident Case

One of the factors that affects your ability to recover fair damages is the statute of limitations, Tenn. Code § 28-3-104. In most cases, you have one year from the date of the car accident to file a suit against the at-fault party for the losses you incurred. This time limit is very restrictive, making it critical for you to work with an attorney to file a claim for maximum damages.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Tennessee Car Accident Lawyer

At Selvidge Injury Law, our personal injury attorneys in Nashville are available to help you calculate the damages available to you in a Tennessee car accident claim. Do not settle until you have a free consultation, call us at (615) 864-0343.