Brentwood, TN
Personal Injury Lawyers Serving the Brentwood Area
If you have been involved in an accident, contacting an injury attorney can be a critical first step in protecting your legal rights. Brentwood is no stranger to innocent people getting hurt, especially as its population of over 40,000 residents continues to grow. Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm based in Tennessee, and we have served Middle Tennesseans for more than 30 years. Call our Brentwood personal injury attorneys today to learn how we may be able to assist you in a case involving a car accident, truck accident, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, inadequate security, or slip and fall. We also assist injured employees navigate Tennessee’s workers’ compensation laws.
Seeking Compensation Following an Accident in Brentwood
Auto accidents can be one of the top sources of personal injury cases in Brentwood and its surrounding areas, particularly on Interstate 65 and Interstate 40. With lots of traffic flowing between Brentwood and Nashville, the streets can be heavily congested. When an auto accident occurs, statistics show that driver negligence will be the most likely cause. Examples of negligence include driving under the influence of alcohol, texting while driving, speeding, and following too closely behind another car. Under the law of Tennessee, must establish the defendant’s negligence in order to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. For instance, if you were rear-ended at the intersection of Concord Road and Wilson Pike because another driver was speeding, you will likely be able to establish negligence.
When an accident involves a commercial truck, the situation is can be more complex than the average auto accident. First, there can be more parties involved, such as the truck driver, trucking company, third party broker, and more. Next, interstate truck drivers and their employers must follow federal regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in addition to state driving laws. To ensure that you recover fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney in the Brentwood area. You will want legal representation to investigate all potential sources of recovery on your behalf.
Helping Victims Harmed by Business Owners and Large Corporations
Brentwood has numerous attractions for residents and visitors, including Dyer Observatory, the Ellington Agricultural Center, and the Belle Meade Plantation. In any community, individuals expect to be free from harm when going to places such as shopping centers, stores, malls, and other places of business. The same can be said for tenants and guests of apartment complexes. When a property owner fails to protect customers from foreseeable harm, the victim of a slip and fall or third party criminal act may have legal recourse under Tennessee law. If a property owner knows of a dangerous condition like a wet floor or dangerously slick surface or has constructive notice of this condition, Tennessee law imposes a duty to react appropriately. This can include remedying the situation or adequately warning guests of its existence. Similarly, if the owner has reason to know of criminal activity afoot on the premises, it may be that reasonable steps can be taken to prevent harm, including hiring security guards and ensuring all security gates remain in working order. Liability for slip and fall and negligent security is usually hotly contested in Tennessee, making it critical to enlist the services of an accident attorney who can thoroughly investigate and develop your case.
What if an unsafe product caused you to suffer harm? Unfortunately, certain products that have been introduced into the marketplace are either faulty or hazardous. Common examples are defective airbags (Takata, for example), unsafe prescription medications, and malfunctioning equipment. Tennessee has product liability laws in place to protect innocent consumers against powerful corporations, and those harmed by such items may be able to pursue a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer or another party in the stream of commerce. Theories of recovery in this type of case can include design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects (also known as failure to warn).
Contact a Tennessee Attorney Today to Discuss Your Accident Case
Obtaining fair compensation in a personal injury case has become a complex process. Whether you were hurt in a car or truck wreck, workplace injury, or at the hands of a doctor or nursing home, you must satisfy the relevant burden of proof under Tennessee law in order to succeed. In more than 30 years, Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz has recovered over $1.5 billion in compensation for our clients while making sure their needs always come first. With a staff of over 30 lawyers and more than 120 support staff members, we will stand by your side throughout your case. In order to consult with a Brentwood personal injury lawyer today, call our office toll free at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form. Let us show you why NST is the way to go if you need a motor vehicle collision lawyer or assistance with another type of personal injury claim in Williamson County.