Your Chattanooga Car Accident Lawyer

Collecting evidence from the scene of the accident is crucial. If you are able, take pictures and videos of the accident scene, your injuries, and any property damage. Be sure to also collect contact and insurance information from the other parties involved in the accident. If there are any eyewitnesses, ask for their contact information as well. 

After leaving the scene of the accident, be sure to keep all medical records, bills, receipts, etc. related to your injury.   

Report your car accident to the authorities. Speak with police officers to file an accident report. The police report for your car accident will be an important piece of your case going forward.

At this point, you’ll want to consult with a car accident attorney. Now that the immediate to-dos have been completed, a car accident attorney will be able to collect this information about your case and provide a clear path forward to securing compensation.  

Your attorney will take all the information you provide about your accident, carry out further investigation into the circumstances surrounding your accident, and then use all the evidence they’re able to collect to determine liability and estimate a fair settlement.

Determining that the other party’s negligence was the primary cause of your injuries is the most important piece to win your car accident case. Having an experienced car accident attorney working on your behalf provides a major advantage here. 

When you file an insurance claim, your insurance company will do its own investigation into the accident and make a decision based on the evidence they are able to collect. Once their investigation is complete, the insurance company will likely make a settlement offer to you. 

You can accept this initial settlement offer, or choose to negotiate by making counteroffers and submitting additional evidence. If you accept the insurer’s settlement, you waive your right to file a civil lawsuit.

**It’s important to consider that the insurance company’s goal is to pay you the lowest settlement amount they can.  

Your lawyer will handle negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Their goal is to secure a fair settlement to cover all your associated damages. If a settlement offer is agreed on, you’ll be able to resolve your case without having to go to trial.  

If settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, you may need to file a lawsuit. Your attorney will be able to provide expert guidance on if/when this is the best option for your case. Your attorney will also be able to handle all the necessary steps to file a lawsuit on your behalf. 

**Most personal injury claims do not go to trial. Going to trial can be a long and expensive process for everyone involved, so all parties tend to do their best to avoid going to trial, if possible.  

If your car accident case goes to trial, your attorney will be able to guide you through this process. At the end of the trial, a verdict will be reached. If the verdict rules in your favor, the court will determine the compensation amount. 

You should always call the police after an accident so that a police report may be filed. A police report can act as an important piece of evidence that may support your claim. Insurance adjusters commonly look at police reports to help them determine who’s at fault.

This is one of the first questions people ask when they call our law firm. However, no two cases are the same, so it’s difficult to determine how much your case may be worth without first reviewing all of the details. When calculating the worth of your case, we’ll review your medical bills and other expenses from the accident, as well as the impact your injuries have had on your day-to-day life. There are many factors that go into evaluating how much you may be entitled to. Call our office today to get started!

While hiring an attorney isn’t required by law, having experienced legal representation on your side can make the process easier for you and your family and increase your chances of receiving the maximum amount of compensation possible. Insurance companies will try to convince you to settle for less than you deserve. Our attorneys will fight for your best interests and ensure the insurance company doesn’t take advantage of you.

Every case and client is unique, so it’s difficult to know exactly how long it may take to settle your case. However, we understand that many of our clients need money to help pay for their medical bills and other expenses as soon as possible. That’s why we strive to work quickly and efficiently towards the best resolutions for our clients.

Most car accident cases do not require a courtroom trial. At McMahan Law Firm, we work hard to get you the settlement you need as quickly as possible through fierce negotiations with the insurance companies, so you never have to step foot in a courtroom.

But if a fair settlement cannot be reached and going to court becomes necessary, we’ll be there for you every step of the way.

Hiring an experienced car accident lawyer won’t cost you a dime upfront. There are no hidden fees and no cost for your initial consultation. The best part is that there will be no fees of any kind unless we put money in YOUR pocket. With McMahan Law Firm, you never have to worry about whether or not you can afford quality legal representation.

You may be entitled to compensation for a wide range of losses you suffered as a result of the accident. Compensation can help cover financial losses, such as your doctor’s bills, medical costs, physical rehabilitation, lost wages, and more. You may also be entitled to compensation for losses that don’t have a dollar amount, such as physical pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and loss of comfort and companionship. Our Chattanooga, TN, car accident lawyers can give you a better idea of what you’re owed during your free case review.

Punitive damages are a special kind of compensation you can be awarded that represent a punishment for the worst kinds of gross negligence. Usually, punitive damages are only awarded in instances where the other driver committed an act with deliberate malicious intent or was driving under the influence of a substance. Your attorney can help you determine whether or not you’re eligible for punitive damages.

You shouldn’t sign any paperwork regarding your case unless you have first consulted with your attorney. If you sign an offer of compensation from an insurance adjuster, you may be signing away your rights to further compensation. Even if they try to threaten you, strong-arm you, or bully you, don’t sign. Instead, direct them to your attorney at McMahan Law Firm. We’ll take it from there and ensure you’re being treated fairly.

Before negotiations begin, we’ll sit down with you and determine the value of your case. From there, our team will negotiate with the other party’s insurance company on your behalf until a fair amount is settled upon.

You’d be surprised how easy it is to make a simple mistake that can be very costly in the long run. Something as small as saying “I’m sorry” at the scene of an accident can turn the tables on your claim. However, everyone makes mistakes and it’s important to contact our car accident attorney at the Chattanooga office at McMahan Law Firm as soon as possible so we can help you avoid making further mistakes that can prevent you from getting the money you need and deserve. You can leave everything to us while you focus on getting better.