Kingston Car Accident Lawyers, Tennessee

Tough representation for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders who are injured on East Tennessee roads

Accidents in Kingston happen on local roads and highways, such as US Route 70 and State Route 58. Wherever the accident occurs, the victims can hold the responsible drivers accountable for their subsequent injuries. Families are entitled to hold responsible drivers liable for fatal accidents. At Banks & Jones, our lawyers have 30 years of experience Fighting 2 Win car accident claims. We’re seasoned trial lawyers, and many claims settle because insurance companies know of our success in the courtroom. Our record of personal injury recoveries includes many six and seven-figure results.

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How dangerous are car accidents?

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 39,508 people died in vehicle accidents nationwide in 2021. In Tennessee, 1,229 accidents resulted in 1,327 fatalities. Five-hundred nine of these deaths were car occupants and 177 were pedestrians.

The risk of a fatality or a serious injury increases as the speed of the vehicles involved increases and the cars are larger. Many car accidents in Kingston and across Tennessee involve young drivers.

Virtually every auto accident is preventable. If you are involved in a car accident, it’s virtually certain that at least one person (sometimes more) is responsible for your injuries or the death of a loved one.

Why do car accidents happen in Kingston?

At Banks & Jones, our lawyers review what happened with the local police, conduct our own investigators, and retain experts who can reconstruct the accident (if necessary) to show how and why it happened and who is responsible.

Our Kingston car accident lawyers are skilled at proving accidents happened due to the following:

  • Driver intoxication. Many car crashes occur because a driver has too much to drink before getting into their car. There’s no excuse for drunk driving, and nobody should ever drink and drive.
  • Distracted driving. Driving while distracted includes texting while operating a car, using a cell phone that isn’t hands-free, drinking, eating, looking at a GPS or video, and any other action that takes a driver’s mind and eyes off traffic and their hands off the steering wheel.
  • Speeding and other traffic violations. Many car accidents in Kingston occur because a driver violates a traffic law, such as driving through a stop sign or red light, passing improperly, turning illegally, or failing to obey the speed limit.
  • Driving too fast for the conditions. Drivers may also be liable for a car accident if they drive too fast for traffic conditions or due to inclement weather.
  • Driver fatigue. Drivers must stop and rest instead of driving for hours at a time without a break.
  • Driver inexperience. Many car crashes in Kingston involve teenagers who drive carelessly, are focused on their friends instead of traffic, and lack the experience to anticipate and respond to emergencies.
  • Defective car parts. Manufacturers can be held liable if defective brakes, fuel lines, airbags, seatbelts, windshield wipers, or other parts of the car fail to work properly.

How do your lawyers advocate for Kingston car accident victims?

At Banks & Jones, our Kingston car accident lawyers are skilled at every phase of the claims process. These phases include the investigation, formal discovery, document review, demand letters, insurance negotiation, trial preparation, and trial advocacy.

One of our most essential skills is determining who is liable for your accident and whose insurance should pay for your damages.

The liable defendants may include:

  • The driver
  • A driver who is not the owner of the car, such as when parents give teenagers permission to drive their car
  • An employer like a delivery company
  • A manufacturer of a defective car part
  • A seller of alcohol
  • Tennessee agencies or entities that fail to design and maintain safe roads

We demand that the liable defendants pay for all your financial and personal damages, including your current and future:

  • Medical costs, including emergency room care, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, assistive devices, and prescription drugs
  • Lost income and benefits, including compensation if you can never return to work full-time
  • Daily pain and suffering
  • Loss of bodily function
  • Loss of life’s pleasures
  • Loss of consortium (marital relations)

What are the different types of car accident claims that you handle in Kingston?

Our Kingston car accident attorneys are experienced at handling all types of accidents, including:

  • Head-on collisions
  • Rear-end accidents
  • Broadside (T-bone) crashes
  • Passing accidents
  • Merging accidents
  • Single vehicle accidents
  • Multiple vehicle accidents
  • Intersection crashes

What kinds of injuries do victims of car accidents in Kingston suffer?

At Banks & Jones, our Kingston personal injury lawyers have the experience and medical relationships to handle victims who have serious injuries that lead to chronic pain, take a long time to heal (or never heal), and catastrophic injuries that require around-the-clock care.

We work with doctors who can prepare reports and testify about the full scope of your injuries, how they affect your life, the type of medical care you need, and the cost of that care.

Our lawyers advocate for car accident victims who suffer:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
  • Traumatic amputation/loss of arms, legs, or other body parts
  • Burn injuries
  • Fractures
  • Muscle, nerve, tendon, and ligament damage
  • Back injuries
  • Shoulder and neck injuries, including whiplash
  • Internal bleeding and organ damage
  • Permanent scarring and disfigurement

Our lawyers also file claims for families whose loved one is tragically killed in a Kingston car accident.

What steps should I take after I’ve been in a car crash in Kingston?

  • Focus on your medical care first by seeking medical advice as soon as possible. Often, this means that the police who are called to the Kingston car accident site will arrange for emergency transportation. Otherwise, you should go to the nearest ER as soon as possible.
  • Exchange insurance, vehicle registration, and driver’s license information. The police may take care of this step for you. The police should conduct an initial investigation.
  • Arrange to have your car towed to a repair shop.
  • Contact our Kingston car accident lawyers. We’ll explain your rights, notify the insurance companies, review your medical care, and work to obtain the evidence necessary to prove the defendants are liable. When our investigation is complete and your future health needs are clear, we will negotiate with the insurance companies to attempt to settle your case. We understand when cases should be settled and when cases should be tried before juries.

How much time do I have to file my Tennessee car accident claim?

One year, according to Tennessee’s statute of limitations. Don’t wait. Contact us today to discuss your claim so we can protect your interests, speak with witnesses while their memories are fresh, and review your medical care. We may suggest that you be examined by other doctors.

Do you have a Kingston car accident lawyer near me?

Banks & Jones conducts free consultations with our clients at our Knoxville office, but we meet with Kingston car accident victims away from the office when necessary. Our lawyers also conduct consultations by phone and video.

We know how scary filing a car accident claim can be. We’ll answer all your questions and calmly and clearly guide you through each phase of the claims process.

Talk with our accomplished Kingston car accident lawyers now

Car accidents are upsetting in many ways. You don’t know when you’ll be fully healthy again, if you will have to live with chronic pain, or whether you’ll be able to provide for yourself and your family. At Banks & Jones, we will immediately relieve those pressures by explaining your rights and working with your doctors and the insurance companies. Many cases settle while others go to trial and result in strong verdicts that help protect your future. To schedule a free consultation with a respected Kingston car accident lawyer, call us or complete our contact form.