Maryville Car Accident Lawyers, Tennessee

Strong advocacy for car occupants, bicycle riders, and pedestrians injured in East Tennessee car accidents

Whether you’re driving down Broadway, Lamar Alexander Highway, or any other road in Maryville, an accident can occur instantly. The faster the cars involved in the accident were traveling, the more likely you are to have a catastrophic injury. At Banks & Jones, we have nearly 30 years of experience fighting to win car accident claims for our clients. We settle many cases because insurance companies and defense lawyers know we’re persuasive trial attorneys. Our record of success in personal injury cases includes numerous verdicts and settlements for $100,000 or more and several results for more than $1 million.

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How can we help?

How dangerous are accidents in Tennessee?

Wherever your accident happens, we have the experience and resources to represent you. Banks & Jones represents anyone inside or outside of a car who is hurt while on a local road or a state or federal highway. We handle accidents on straight roads, curved roads, intersections, and any location.

According to The Tennessean and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

  • The average number of deaths per 100 million vehicle miles in 2021 nationwide was 1.37, while the Tennessee average was 1.61.
  • 1,327 people died on Tennessee roads in 2021. 509 of these drivers were car drivers and passengers, and 177 pedestrians died.
  • Other fatalities involved pickup, SUV, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents.
  • Slightly more than half of all fatal accidents involved two or more vehicles.

Why do Maryville car accidents happen?

At Banks & Jones; we work with police, our own investigators, and traffic reconstruction experts to show how and why accidents happen. Some of the common causes of car accidents in Maryville include:

  • Drunk driving. Drivers who are intoxicated can’t control their vehicles, and other drivers can’t anticipate which way they are going to go.
  • Driving while distracted. Driver distraction includes texting while driving, using a smartphone, eating, drinking, smoking, using a GPS, personal grooming, and any activity that takes a driver’s hands off the wheel and eyes off the road.
  • Traffic violations. Many Maryville car accidents happen because a driver is speeding, runs a red light, fails to properly merge or pass, or violates a Tennessee traffic law.
  • Driver fatigue. Drivers who are impaired by fatigue must get off the road and rest before they begin driving again.
  • Driver inexperience. Many accidents involve young drivers making poor decisions due to inexperience and lack of maturity.

Car accidents may also occur due to defective car parts, roadways that haven’t been properly designed or maintained, and acts of nature such as fog or heavy downpours.

How do you fight for car accident victims in Maryville?

We’re skilled at holding anyone who caused your car accident liable for your injuries or the death of your loved one. The responsible defendants may include:

  • The driver
  • The owner of the vehicle, if different than the driver
  • An employer
  • A manufacturer of a defective car part
  • A seller of alcohol to a minor or someone who was visibility intoxicated and caused the accident
  • The Tennessee Department of Transportation or other entities responsible for defective roads

We demand compensation for all your damages, including all your current and future:

  • Medical bills – including ER care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor appointments, rehabilitative care, assistive devices, and medications
  • Lost income and benefits, including permanent disability pay
  • Daily physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of bodily function
  • Loss of consortium (marital relations)

What types of car accident cases do you handle?

Our Maryville car accident lawyers have the experience and advocacy skills to handle any type of car crash, including:

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

The way an accident occurs may indicate who was at fault. For example, when your car is struck in the rear, the driver behind you is almost always responsible for your accident.

What types of injuries do car accident victims in Maryville suffer?

At Banks & Jones, we represent clients who have serious, permanent, and catastrophic injuries that require a lifetime of medical care and completely change the victim’s life. We work with physicians skilled at explaining your injury, the medical care needed, the cost of that care, and how the injury makes life difficult and challenging.

We represent Maryville car accident victims who suffer:

  • Traumatic brain injuries and head trauma
  • Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
  • Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
  • Burn injuries
  • Broken bones/fractures
  • Nerve, muscle, ligament, tendon, and/or muscle damage
  • Back injuries
  • Neck and shoulder injuries, including whiplash
  • Internal bleeding and oral damage
  • Permanent scarring and disfigurement

We also represent families of people who tragically died in a Maryville car accident.

What should I do if I’m involved in a car accident in Maryville?

Your immediate steps depend on your injuries. If you’re seriously injured, the police should arrange for immediate medical transport to a local hospital or burn center.

  • If you can, obtain and exchange your registration information, driver’s license information, and insurance information with other involved parties.
  • The police will obtain the necessary information and conduct an initial investigation.
  • Arrange to tow your car to a repair shop.
  • Follow through with all your medical appointments and recommendations.

You should call our Maryville car accident lawyers as soon as possible. We’re your voice. We’ll speak with the insurance companies, work with your doctors, investigate what happened, and negotiate with the insurance companies.

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

Tennessee has a one year statute of limitations for car accident and wrongful death claims. If you don’t file your claim within one year of the date of the Maryville car accident, your claim could be forever barred.

Contact us immediately so we can promptly investigate what happened while everyone’s memories are still fresh and before there are any changes to the accident site. We will also review which doctors you’re seeing and may suggest that you treat with other physicians.

Do you have a Maryville car accident lawyer near me?

Banks & Jones maintains an office in Knoxville, but can I make arrangements to see you at a healthcare facility or your home if you cannot travel. Our lawyers also conduct conversations by phone and through video conferencing.

We’ll answer all your questions and guide you through each stage of the claims process.

Speak with our experienced Maryville car accident lawyers now

We understand how anxious you are. It’s natural to worry about your health, whether you’ll be able to pay your bills, and what your life will be like going forward. At Banks & Jones, we fight to obtain full compensation for all your personal and financial damages. We’ll get you through this difficult time. To schedule a free consultation with a respected Maryville accident lawyer, call us now or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle car accident claims on a contingency fee basis.