Taking the Right Steps to Protect Yourself
An accident happens in an instant, but it can have consequences that last a lifetime. In one moment you are going about the normal parts of your life — commuting to work, taking the kids to school, visiting family or just picking up dinner. In the next moment, you or a loved one is trading insurance information, being examined by paramedics or rushed to the nearest hospital.
What to do next is sometimes a difficult question to answer. At the law office of Ralph Brown & Associates, we work to guide, educate and counsel clients on how to deal with their car accident and personal injury. With decades of combined experience and a track record of proven results, our personal injury attorneys can help you evaluate your case, understand your needs now and in the future, and give you dependable advice on how to move forward.
One Step at a Time
The most important thing you can do following a car wreck, motorcycle accident or other motor vehicle related personal injury is to get medical attention. Not only can having a medical record of your injury and treatment help your case, but, more importantly, it can get you on the road to physical recovery.
At our law office, we understand that many people throughout the Knoxville area and across Eastern Tennessee are facing tremendous financial challenges. Many of our clients don't have the insurance or the money to go to the doctor. If you have suffered a personal injury, yet you can't get an insurance settlement or afford medical treatment, then contact our lawyers today.
Along with immediate medical care, you should also:
- Get photographic evidence of your accident
- Keep track of medical costs and expenses related to the personal injury
- Request a copy of any accident police report
- Avoid signing any kind of release
- Get written confirmation of any potential deals your insurance offers
Tennessee law states that you only have one year following an accident to initiate a personal injury claim, so if you haven't received a settlement or made significant progress within six months, you may want to talk to a lawyer to protect your rights.
The Help You Need
If you suspect that you are being mistreated or are not receiving full and fair compensation from an insurance company following a car wreck, call our office at 865-329-6993. Taking the rights steps leading up to legal action may help you avoid protracted litigation or an unfavorable outcome. Contact us today for a free initial consultation to review your claim.
