Have you suffered injuries due to someone else's negligence? After a serious accident, you have the right to pursue compensation for any damages you have incurred. However, it is important to act quickly because the state's statute of limitations only gives you a short window of time to pursue legal action. We explain the Tennessee personal injury statute of limitations here.

Imagine it is a Friday night, you are out of work for the day, just picked up your children from daycare, excited to finally relax when you are hit by another vehicle. This can be extremely stressful for most people - let alone a parent with children in the car.

Unfortunately, this exact situation could happen to you as over 6 million automobile accidents happen every year. As such it is important to know what you should do following an accident as well as things that you should not do.

What To Do Immediately Following An Accident

• Call the Police 🚓

• Take Photos of All Vehicles Involved 📸

• Obtain Witness Information 📝

• Seek Medical Attention 🚑

• Call an Attorney 👩🏼‍⚖️

What NOT To Do Immediately Following An Accident:

• Not Calling the Police but Exchanging Auto Insurance Information Instead 🚫

• Not Seeking Medical Treatment 🚫

• Calling the Insurance Company and Providing a Recorded Statement 🚫

Deciding on whether or not to hire an attorney to represent you for a motor vehicle accident claim/case can be stressful. Ultimately, hiring an attorney can ensure that you receive full and fair compensation for the injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident and that you are protected. One way hiring an attorney can be beneficial is if you need medical treatment but you do not have health insurance or you cannot afford treatment for your injuries. Another way hiring an attorney can be beneficial is when it comes to dealing with your health insurance company and its subrogation interest. An attorney can also negotiate with the medical providers on your behalf to lower any outstanding bills.

Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling yet life altering experience. Motorcyclists have a much higher chance of sustaining serious and disabling injuries compared to automobile accidents because unlike with an automobile, motorcyclists have little protection from the elements

Motorcycle riders face unique challenges when pursuing an injury claim. They are likely to be more severely injured than a car accident victim and they are less likely to be treated fairly.

The insurance company, specifically the adjuster handling your claim, is going to do everything in his/her power to make sure you get the least amount of compensation if he/she offers anything at all.

Hiring an attorney can ensure you receive the full and fair compensation you deserve. At Cotter Law it is our priority to take on the fight with the insurance company while you focus on recovering from your motorcycle accident.

It is important to not only consider your wishes upon death, but also consider your wishes in the event that you become unable to make decision for yourself while living. For example: if you were in an automobile accident and you are now in a coma (therefore incapacitated) you will need to ensure you have someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf, whether that be financially or medically.

Not every legal matter will require you to hire an attorney. The truth is hiring a lawyer can prevent common mistakes that can occur in self-representation. You could be a well-educated individual and still need to hire an attorney. In fact, most attorneys often hire another attorney to represent him/her in a legal matter.

In this video Attorney Courtney Cotter will go over some common mistakes she sees in her personal injury cases. The video mainly describes auto accident claims; however, this information extends to slip and fall cases. Give us a call at 865-888-7155 or via email at attorney@cotter-law.com to schedule a free consultation.

Have you been the victim of a hit and run or were you hit by an uninsured driver on the roadway? Did you know you could receive compensation under the uninsured motorist coverage in your auto insurance policy? UM covers expense relating to the injuries, repairs to your vehicle, and lost wages. Call Cotter Law to schedule a FREE consultation at (865) 888-7155 to speak with an experienced attorney.