How does a Knoxville Personal Injury Lawyer Help You?
You can recover compensation for your injury-related losses either through a settlement or litigation. A settlement may be possible if the defendant — or more likely their insurance company — admits fault and offers a payment to you. If you accept, you must give up all future claims arising from the incident that harmed you. You’ll need to be certain you’re making the right choice before moving forward.
Litigation, on the other hand, means going to court where you’ll have to present witnesses and other evidence. You may end up with more compensation than you would have received in a settlement — especially if you get a low offer — but there’s a great deal more uncertainty. There’s no guarantee the court will find for you, for one thing. It’s also more expensive and could be very time-consuming depending on how the case unfolds.
At The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto, our firm is made up of skilled negotiators who can help you to settle for a reasonable sum. However, we’re also members of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. This means we are experienced litigators ready to make a compelling court claim on your behalf if no settlement can be reached.
Some of the ways in which we can help you to pursue your claim include:
- Gathering evidence on your behalf. There may be police reports, toxicology reports, driving logs for truckers, and a host of other documents that can help you to prove the other party was to blame. We can help you identify which documents to request and complete the process of obtaining them for you.
- Interviewing witnesses and finding experts. A Knoxville personal injury lawyer at The Lawyers of Brown and Roberto will depose witnesses who saw you sustain your injury. When necessary, we can also bring in experts to testify on your behalf to prove either who was at fault for hurting you and the extent of your damages. This can be especially important in complex cases such as product liability claims where you can recover compensation by proving that the product caused harm when used as intended.
- Identifying all potential defendants. In some circumstances, you may be able to pursue a claim against multiple defendants. For example, in truck accident claims, it’s often possible to make a case against the trucking company, not just the driver, under Tennessee’s vicarious liability laws. With Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations requiring as much as $5 million in insurance under certain circumstances, identifying all defendants who may have substantial insurance coverage can help you recover full compensation.
Of course, your attorney will also work to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf, and if a reasonable settlement cannot be reached, we will represent you in court.
Compensation for a Knoxville Personal Injury
In most cases, if you have been harmed by someone else, you can pursue a personal injury claim to recover compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Loss of wages
- Reduced earning power going forward
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
You should be fully paid for all the financial damages you’ve incurred. For non-economic losses such as pain and suffering and emotional distress, Tennessee Code Section 29-39-102 caps your damages at $750,000 or $1 million for catastrophic injuries.
A Knoxville personal injury lawyer at The Lawyers of Brown and Roberto will dedicate themselves to helping you maximize your compensation within these limits so you get the funds you need to move forward.
Contact A Knoxville Personal Injury Attorney Today
The Lawyers of Brown and Roberto are passionate about fighting for our clients. We are committed to getting you the best outcome possible in your case and we do not collect legal fees unless we win. Give us a call today at (865) 691-2777 to schedule your free consultation with a Knoxville personal injury lawyer and learn more about how we can help you.
