Gallatin Car Accident Lawyers
Tough representation from Gallatin car accident attorneys for auto accident victims and families
There are many state routes and local roads that run through Gallatin. Higher-speed routes may cause more deadly accidents but local roads are often dangerous because there are few ways to avoid an accident, such as shifting into another lane. No car no matter its size or how it’s equipped is perfectly secure. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our respected Gallatin car accident lawyers represent injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders – and families when a car crash is fatal. We have the experience and resources to show how car accidents happen, who is responsible, and how much your claim is worth. We’ve helped numerous car accident victims obtain strong recoveries. We’re ready to help you now.
How can we help?
- How do you fight for Gallatin car accident victims?
- What types of car accidents do your Gallatin lawyers handle?
- What types of injuries do car accidents in Gallatin cause?
- Why do car accidents happen in Gallatin?
- Who is responsible for car accidents in Gallatin?
- What should I do after a car accident happens in Gallatin?
- How much is my Gallatin car accident claim worth?
- How long do I have to file my Tennessee car accident claim?
- How dangerous are car accidents?
How do you fight for Gallatin car accident victims?
We handle car accident cases by working with investigators who examine the accident site, speak with witnesses, and look at the damaged vehicles. We conduct extensive discovery (written and oral questions) of everyone involved. Our lawyers work with your doctors to fully understand the severity of your injuries. we anticipate and counter the common arguments insurance companies and defense lawyers make. Our lawyers negotiate your claim with insurance companies and, when necessary to obtain a just result, try your case before juries.
We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis which means our fee directly depends on the success of your claim.
What types of car accidents do your Gallatin lawyers handle?
At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our Gallatin car accident lawyers represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders who are injured in any type of car accident. We also represent the families of any loved one who died in a traffic accident.
Our personal injury lawyers handle:
- Head-on crashes
- Rear-end collisions
- Broadsides/T-bone accidents
- Merging and passing accidents
- Intersection accidents
- Single-car accidents
- Multi-vehicle accidents
- Collisions with trucks
- Collisions with motorcycles
- Collisions with bicycles
- Collisions with pedestrians
- Rideshare accidents including Uber and Lyft accidents
- Taxi accidents
- Construction zone accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Rollovers
What types of injuries do car accidents in Gallatin cause?
Most car accident victims aren’t lucky enough to walk away from a car accident. It’s advisable to seek a medical review after any accident. Our Gallatin car accident lawyers regularly represent car accident victims who have serious injuries – many of which are permanent or take a long time to heal. We work with your doctors and our own network of doctors to verify your injuries and show how they’re affecting every day of your life.
Some of the many types of car accident injuries we handle include:
- Head trauma, including traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Broken bones/fractures
- Whiplash, a common neck injury in rear-end collision accidents
- Third-degree burns
- Nerve, ligament, muscle, and tendon damage
- Hearing or vision loss
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Crush injuries
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Neck, shoulder, and back injuries
We also represent families when a loved one tragically dies in a Gallatin car accident.
Why do car accidents happen in Gallatin?
Most Gallatin car accidents happen due to the following types of driver negligence:
- Texting or using a cell phone while driving, drinking, eating, and anything that takes a driver’s eyes off the road, hands off the steering wheel, and mind off of traffic
- Driving while intoxicated
- Speeding and other traffic violations
- Driving while fatigued
- Driving too fast for weather or traffic conditions
- Driving recklessly
Car accidents in Gallatin may also be due to poorly designed or poorly maintained roads and defective car parts such as airbags, brakes, electrical components, fuel lines, and seatbelts.
Who is responsible for car accidents in Gallatin?
At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our Gallatin car accident attorneys file claims against everyone who is responsible for the accident. The defendants may include:
- The driver of the car that struck you
- Other drivers
- The owners of the cars - if different than the drivers
- An employer
- A manufacturer of a defective car part
- The Tennessee Department of Transportation or other governmental entities responsible for road design and repair
- A seller of alcohol to someone who was visibly intoxicated or a minor
What should I do after a car accident happens in Gallatin?
Our Gallatin car accident lawyers recommend that victims and their companions help themselves and their cases in numerous ways – starting with contacting our lawyers as soon as possible:
- Get the contact information of every other driver and anyone who may be a witness. This information includes the person’s name, address, and phone number. Driver information also includes the driver’s license information and insurance information.
- Contact the local police. After any type of car accident, especially where someone is injured, someone should contact the police. They’ll help anyone who is hurt, secure the accident site, obtain the necessary contact information, and investigate what happened. We regularly review the police reports for any Gallatin car accident case.
- Take photographs. Photographs of the accident site, the damage to the cars, and the condition of the accident victim help establish fault and show how serious the victim’s injuries are.
- Keep current medical records. If you’re injured in an accident, you should record which healthcare professional you see, when you see the healthcare professional, and what the healthcare professional did. We’ll obtain formal reports and bills from every healthcare provider you see.
It’s always important to seek medical help as soon as possible. An early medical review helps accident victims show the seriousness of their injuries and helps to ensure victims are receiving proper medical care. Some types of injuries may not show immediate symptoms but an early examination can help anticipate and manage those symptoms.
How much is my Gallatin car accident claim worth?
The value of your case depends on how strong the liability part of your case is and the full extent of your damages. Generally, it’s advisable to wait until your health has stabilized (additional medical care is unlikely to improve your health) before preparing a formal demand letter – for the insurance companies to review.
Our Gallatin car accident lawyers demand compensation for the following damages - current and future:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income, wages, and work benefits
- Daily physical pain and emotional suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Property damage
- Loss of life’s pleasure and loss of consortium
If your loved one died in a car accident, the family’s damages include the funeral and burial expenses, the loss of financial support, and the loss of guidance and comfort your loved one would have provided.
In some cases, such as when a drunk driver causes an accident, we seek punitive damages to punish the defendant for his/her reckless behavior.
How long do I have to file my Tennessee car accident claim?
Generally, you have up to one year to file a car accident lawsuit in Tennessee – unlike most states that have a two-year time frame.
The best course of action is to contact us immediately after any car accident in Gallatin so we can answer your questions, investigate the accident, help you see the doctors who can properly treat you, and begin the formal claims process.
How dangerous are car accidents?
According to the National Safety Council, in 2021 there were:
- 46, 980 preventable deaths due to motor vehicle accidents nationwide.
- More than 5.4 million of these injuries required a medical consultation.
These staggering numbers indicate just how serious a problem traffic accidents are. The vast majority of these deadly and personal injury accidents involved cars.
Contact our Gallatin car accident lawyers today for help
You’re hurting. You’re wondering who will pay your bills. Even sitting and sleeping are agony. You have the right to hold the drivers and other people who caused your accident accountable. At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, our Gallatin car accident attorneys are ready to investigate the cause of your accident, speak with your doctors, and negotiate your insurance claim. While many cases do settle, we’re always ready to try your case in court.
Call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation today. We represent car accident victims and families across Tennessee including Hendersonville, Nashville East Nashville, and Clarksville.