In 2022, 7,114 people in Tennessee tragically lost their lives in accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accidents were the third leading cause of death statewide. They are also a top cause of serious and life changing injuries ranging from traumatic brain injuries to spinal cord damage and beyond.
After an accident, those responsible may sometimes be held liable for losses that you have endured. You’ll need to understand how to navigate the legal system in order to recover the compensation you deserve, though. The Lawyers of Brown and Roberto make it easy.
With our membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and our recognition as being among America’s Top 100 Attorneys, our legal team has demonstrated unparalleled skill in representing those who were harmed by negligence or wrongdoing. When you put your trust in us, you can rest assured we’ll do everything possible to help you make a successful claim.
To find out more about what our Alcoa personal injury attorneys can do for you, give us a call or contact us at (865) 691-2777 today.
What Happens if Someone Hurts You in Alcoa?
If someone hurts you in Alcoa, you have one year to bring a civil lawsuit according to Tennessee Code Section 28-3-104. If you can successfully sue for damages, you should be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical costs
- Lost income or a decline in earning power
- Pain and suffering you endure
- Emotional distress that results from your accident
- Wrongful death damages if someone caused your loved one to suffer fatal injuries
Under McIntyre v. Balentine, you are allowed to make a claim even if you were partly responsible for your own harm. As the case states, “so long as a plaintiff’s negligence remains less than the defendant’s negligence the plaintiff may recover; in such a case, plaintiff’s damages are to be reduced in proportion to the percentage of the total negligence attributable to the plaintiff.”
You are, however, subject to a damage cap on non-economic loss, such as pain and suffering. As Tennessee Code Section 9-39-102 explains, you can recover a maximum of $750,000 in non-economic damages or $1 million for serious injuries.
How Can an Alcoa Personal Injury Lawyer Help You
Our Knoxville, TN personal injury attorneys will begin working to build your case from day one. We offer free consultations to explain the services we offer and we fight for your rights while working hard to establish your trust so you can count on us to take care of your legal issues as you recover.
It will be your obligation to prove your claim to recover compensation. For example, in a car accident, our Alcoa car accident lawyers will help in proving the other driver was negligent in causing the crash. Giggers v. Memphis Housing Auth explains that negligence is “defined as the failure to exercise reasonable care,” and that you must show different elements of a negligence offense including that the defendant owed you a duty of care, failed to fulfill it, and this failure was the direct cause of harm.
With help from our legal team you can gather the evidence necessary to meet your burden of proof and make a compelling case. By putting together a strong claim on your behalf, our firm maximizes the chances you’ll be able to settle with a fair offer outside of court or prevail in a trial if necessary. As members of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, we can go the distance to litigate your case, which is important as not all personal injury claims settle.
Getting Help from An Alcoa Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been hurt, contact the Lawyers of Brown and Roberto at (865) 691-2777 today so our Alcoa personal injury attorneys can get to work for you.