Car Accidents in Tennessee | What You Need to Know

Car accidents are the most common type of auto accident, and they leave people seriously injured every single day. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Shelby County personal injury attorneys to learn more about car accidents in Tennessee and how our firm can help if you’ve been hurt in one. Here are some of the questions you may have:

What are the most common causes of car accidents?

Car accidents happen for many different reasons. At times, they may be virtually unavoidable, such as when a person gets caught in sudden inclement weather conditions, making it harder to stay in control of their vehicle. However, as you may know, the most common cause of car accidents is driver negligence. Some of the most common types of driver negligence that our firm sees are as follows:

• Speeding
• Ignoring traffic lights and signs
• Texting while driving
• Driving while intoxicated
• Driving while fatigued
• Unsafe lane changes
• Ignoring any other rule or regulation of the road

What should I do after being hurt in a car accident?

If you are hurt in a car accident, you should take swift action to seek medical treatment and to document the facts surrounding the incident. If you can, you should take the following steps:

1. Call the police.
2. Get the other driver’s insurance information.
3. Take pictures of the accident and its aftermath.
4. Gather witness contact information.
5. Receive immediate medical treatment and keep a copy of all medical documentation regarding your injuries.
6. Retain the services of an experienced Shelby County personal injury lawyer.

Our firm is prepared to guide you through each step of the personal injury claims process ahead–all you need to do is pick up the phone and give us a call today.

Contact Our Experienced Memphis Firm

No one should ever have to recover from a serious injury or deal with a pressing criminal matter on their own. We pride ourselves in assisting clients facing a wide range of legal issues throughout Memphis, Tennessee, and we are ready to help you, too. If you need assistance with a personal injury, criminal, or business litigation matter, you can turn to us. Contact Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, P.C. today to schedule your free initial consultation with our experienced legal team.