If you sustained injuries due to the actions of another party, you have the right to pursue compensation for your damages.
A personal injury lawyer in Tennessee from the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC will fight to get you the compensation you deserve for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
We provide a free consultation to help you learn more about your options for pursuing a legal claim. To learn more, call us today at (865) 546-1111.
We Handle All Types of Tennessee Personal Injury Cases
At the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC, we deal with all types of personal injury cases in Tennessee. Some of the most common include:
- Auto accidents, including rear-end collisions and crashes involving uninsured drivers and rideshare driver wrecks
- Bus accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Construction vehicle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Faulty medical devices and dangerous drugs
This list does not cover all the potential ways you could suffer a personal injury. Contact our office for a personal consultation to discuss the details of your case: (865) 546-1111.
In most cases, we submit your claim to the at-fault party’s insurance company and negotiate a fair settlement. However, if necessary, we can pursue your case through a civil lawsuit. Either way, we fight tirelessly to recover compensation as quickly as possible, so you can get the treatment you need and put this incident behind you.
How Our Personal Injury Lawyers Help Your Case
When you trust the Tennessee personal injury lawyers from the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC to represent you, you can relax and take a deep breath. We manage every aspect of your case and get you the resources you need to recover from your injuries.
We provide comprehensive legal representation, with services including:
Investigating and Documenting Your Claim
We utilize our network of resources to investigate your claim, establish fault, prove liability, and calculate the full value of your damages. We obtain key evidence and documentation to ensure we build the strongest possible case.
Dealing with All Parties on Your Behalf
Our legal team submits your claim, handles the insurance company, and communicates with all parties involved in your case. You don’t have to worry about a single detail as we navigate this complex area of the law on your behalf.
Negotiating to Recover Maximum Compensation
We put our negotiation skills to work representing your interests to the insurance company and their attorneys to obtain an acceptable settlement. Although the insurance company may approach you directly with a lowball settlement offer, we push to prevent them from undervaluing your case or minimizing liability.
The Tennessee statute of limitations requires you to pursue legal action within a prescribed period. If you do not act within this timeline, you lose your right to recover compensation for a personal injury. Contact us today to protect your right to pursue a settlement for your losses: (865) 546-1111.
Determining the Value of Your Tennessee Personal Injury Claim
How much your claim is worth depends on the nature of your injuries and your prognosis for recovery, as well as the details of the accident that led to your damages.
You may be entitled to compensation for the following:
- Emergency transport and medical treatment
- Hospitalization costs
- Surgical costs
- Medical testing
- Prescription drugs
- Assistive devices
- Residential or in-home care
- Rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Lost wages and benefits
- Personal property losses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Lost enjoyment of life
If your injuries prevent you from returning to work or if you require future medical treatment or care, we include the following in your claim:
- Projected cost of future medical treatment and care needs
- Projected value of future lost income, wages, and benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
We support your claim’s value using medical records, wage and income statements, and economic calculations to determine future values. We also use expert opinions to support your claim.
If you lost a loved one due to injuries caused by someone else, the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC can help you obtain justice through a wrongful death action. You can recover damages that include the victim’s medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and future income loss. Contact us today to learn more: (865) 546-1111.
Establishing Liability for Your Personal Injury Claim
Based on a detailed analysis of your case, our legal team will identify all parties who caused or contributed to your injuries. Once we establish fault, we prove liability by demonstrating the following elements:
- The at-fault party had an obligation to act in a reasonable manner and not expose you to unnecessary harm.
- The at-fault party failed to uphold that obligation and, instead, acted in a wrongful or negligent manner, subjecting you to harm.
- The at-fault party’s wrongful or negligent actions caused the incident or accident and your resulting injuries, making him liable for your damages.
We support your claim using evidence and documentation specific to your injuries. This may include:
- Police reports
- Photos of the accident
- Photos of your injuries
- Witness testimony
- Medical reports
- Safety records
We may also call on various subject matter experts for opinions and testimony or use accident scene reconstructions and other techniques to create a well-supported case on your behalf.
Free Consultation for Personal Injury Cases in Tennessee
The Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC know how devastating a serious injury can be, especially if you cannot work due to your injuries. Our Tennessee personal injury attorneys understand the challenges of obtaining comprehensive medical treatment and covering your bills when you have not recovered enough to go back to work.
We fight to get you a settlement as quickly as possible and recover every dollar you deserve for your damages.
Before you accept any settlement offer, sign any documents, or give a statement to the insurance company, contact us at (865) 546-1111 for a free case evaluation. We look forward to answering your questions and explaining how a Tennessee personal injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Ogle, Elrod & Baril, PLLC can help get the settlement you deserve.