Traffic in Franklin and the entire Nashville metro area has become unreal in recent years. In addition to the congestion, those added vehicles have led to an increase in auto accidents, many with serious injuries.
In the aftermath of a car accident, most people are confused and uncertain about what to do, and insurance companies unfortunately try to take advantage of this. They may try to get accident victims to say things that can be used against them later to deny liability.
At the Grimmett Law Firm, we can protect your interests immediately after an accident, and handle the questions from insurance companies so you can focus on recovery. We stand up to insurance companies to get you the compensation you deserve after an auto accident – full, fair, and as fast as possible.
Settlement vs. Going to Court After a Car Accident
Most car accident cases settle before they reach the trial phase. But there is a big difference between settling by accepting an early offer from an insurance company and settling after the insurance company has seen that your legal team is prepared to win in court. Insurers often offer to settle a case quickly, but the amount they offer at the start is usually far less than the case is worth.
Many personal injury lawyers operate on a volume basis—they take lots of cases, settle them quickly, and move forward advertising how much they’ve recovered. Some attorneys never appear in court because they encourage clients to accept an early settlement.
We take the opposite approach. When we work for you, we build a solid case designed to convince a judge that you are entitled to maximum compensation for your losses. Our preparation usually succeeds in demonstrating to the insurance company that we will win, and this often prompts them to offer a fair settlement amount much higher than their initial offer. If they don’t offer the right amount, then we can easily move forward to prove the case in court.
We have extensive experience winning cases through negotiation and litigation and will do whatever it takes to get the best deal for you. Serious injuries have consequences that stretch far into the future, and we want to ensure that you receive full compensation for all of the potential effects.
Determining Fault for an Auto Accident
Winning a car accident case hinges on proving liability. Most car accident liability is based on negligent or reckless behavior. A person is considered to be negligent when they owe a duty to someone, they fail to fulfill that duty, and their failure causes tangible harm to others.
Drivers owe a duty to others on the road to follow the rules and drive responsibly. So a large part of what we do involves investigating to determine what actions led up to the accident and whether those actions can be considered legal negligence. We need proof to demonstrate fault, and that proof is easiest to collect right after the accident.
The accident scene will change over time, witnesses will become harder to locate, and camera footage showing the events leading up to the accident can be erased unless we take quick action to preserve this evidence. That is one reason it’s a good idea to start working with an auto accident lawyer as soon as possible after an accident.
Grimmett Law Firm is Driven to Help You Win
We founded the Grimmett Law Firm to help people overcome adversities and get fair treatment. We are dedicated to your success because we only win when you do. The contingent fee system means that you only pay us when we win your case. Since you don’t pay hourly legal fees, it is in your best interests to start working with us sooner rather than later, and this gives us more opportunities to help you ensure that you get the medical care you need, in addition to providing advice, representation, and advocacy on your behalf.
Contact us to get started with a free consultation and case evaluation today.