Filing Claims in Knoxville Injury Cases: Potential Delays

Understanding potential delays in your Knoxville injury claims

We know that you want your injury case to resolve as quickly as possible. After all, you’re living with that injury every day, and those bills don’t stop coming. But there are events and circumstances which can delay your claim – and insurance companies don’t always move as fast as they should when they need to pay out a claim. At Banks & Jones, our Knoxville personal injury lawyers work to ensure that your case moves as quickly as possible by anticipating potential delays and addressing them before they arise.

How can we help?

What factors can cause delays in my personal injury case in Knoxville?

At Banks & Jones, we don’t cut corners to get a fast result. We work step-by-step to ensure that your case is handled properly, that everyone who should be held accountable pays for the harm they caused, and that you obtain full compensation for your future damages as well as your current damages.

To ensure the strongest results, our Knoxville personal injury lawyers work to demonstrate:

  • Who the defendants are. For example, if you’re in a truck accident, the defendants may include the owner of the truck, the employer of the truck driver, and the truck broker who arranged the shipment. In medical malpractice cases, we often file claims against the physician and a hospital for surgical malpractice claims. Determining which defendants are responsible can take some time.
  • How severe your injuries are. Many serious injuries don’t fully heal during the initial phases of your lawsuit. If you have a traumatic brain injury or paralysis, for example, your injuries may never heal. We want to be as sure as possible of what medical care you’ll need and how severely your life will be impacted before we discuss settlement or make the formal request that you have a jury trial. We need to speak with your doctors and monitor your health to appreciate your full damages.

How do insurance companies and defense lawyers try to delay my personal injury case?

Insurance companies must negotiate in good faith. They should not deny liability when liability is clear. Insurance companies shouldn’t refuse or delay giving you the evidence you request. They shouldn’t ask for evidence they know isn’t relevant to your case. Carriers shouldn’t refuse to return phone calls or take any steps to delay your case with the intent of forcing you to settle because they know you can’t wait much longer to resolve your claim.

Defense lawyers should agree to timely schedules for depositions. They shouldn’t file motions that don’t have any merit. They can represent the defendants zealously but they must also cooperate in ensuring your claim can be heard promptly.

What can be done if an insurance company is delaying the settlement of my Knoxville personal injury case?

If an insurance company is not negotiating in good faith, we can file a motion for sanctions and/or file a claim against the insurance company for bargaining in bad faith. The motion can help to speed up your claim by having a judge hear why the delays are happening and set deadlines for moving your case forward.

What can be done if a defense lawyer is delaying the settlement of my Knoxville personal injury case?

When defense lawyers are delaying your case without justification, we file motions with the judge assigned to your case to force timely responses and prompt communications.

Do you have a Knoxville personal injury lawyer near me?

At Banks & Jones, our personal injury attorneys meet clients at our Knoxville office located at 2125 Middlebrook Pike. If you’re too ill or you’re not mobile, we make arrangements to see you at your home or a healthcare facility. Our lawyers also conduct phone and video consultations.

Our lawyers are ready to answer your questions and move your case to a prompt and optimal resolution.

Speak with our experienced Knoxville personal injury lawyers today

You’re in pain. Your medical bills and home bills are piling up. At Banks & Jones, we understand how stressed you are. That’s why we move quickly when you contact us to investigate your personal injury claim and file your insurance claims and complaint against the responsible parties. That’s why we speak with your doctors and question everyone involved according to a timely schedule. When practical delays or defense delay tactics occur, we work to resolve those delays promptly so your claim can proceed to settlement discussions or a jury trial. Please call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation.

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