You Can Sue for Any Injury That Profoundly Impacts Your Life

You may be concerned that your injuries do not warrant legal action. It is more common than you might think for victims to be worried that their injuries are not serious enough to file a claim with the liable party’s insurance company per Tennessee Financial Responsibility Laws or pursue a personal injury lawsuit. However, if your injuries have profoundly affected your life, and someone else is at fault, you may have the right to recover compensation. Some of the most common types of injuries our East Nashville personal injury lawyers handle include:

Essential TN Personal Injury Laws You Need to Know

Understanding the personal injury laws that could have the greatest impact on the outcome of your case is essential. Our Nashville, TN car accident lawyers want you to be prepared and have realistic expectations regarding what to expect. Some of the most notable East Nashville personal injury laws that could affect your East Nashville injury claim include:

  • The statute of limitations – Most injury victims will have just one year from the date of their accident to file a lawsuit per the Tennessee statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(1)(a).
  • Fault insurance – Tennessee follows fault-based insurance laws, so when we initiate the claims process, we will start by filing a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance policy.
  • Punitive damages – Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-39-104, punitive damages may apply in personal injury lawsuits, but only if the defendant’s actions are deemed fraudulent, malicious, intentional, or reckless.
  • Modified comparative negligence – If you are partially responsible for causing your injuries, you will be at risk of having your claim dismissed if you are 50% or more at fault, as established by the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Mcintyre decision. If you are less than 50% responsible, you can still receive a settlement, but your percentage of blame will be taken out of your payout.

Turn to a Dedicated East Nashville Personal Injury Attorney for Help Today

Your injuries may have had a significant impact on your life, but they do not need to take over your future. Do not let yourself be consumed by the trauma of your experience. Make them pay the fair and reasonable amount of compensation that you are owed.

Demand maximum compensation for your injuries, damages, and suffering. If you lost a loved one due to a devastating personal injury, a wrongful death lawyer can also assist with you recovering damages. With the support and resources of an experienced East Nashville personal injury law firm, you have an opportunity to get the most out of your claim. Schedule your free consultation with Selvidge Injury Law as soon as today when you call our office or fill out our convenient contact form to get started.

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East Nashville Injury Resources

Looking for information about a specific kind of injury claim? These East Nashville pages cover the types of cases we handle most often in the area:

You can also browse all of our personal injury practice areas or see the other communities we serve across Middle Tennessee.

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