What is a Personal Injury -

I am Nashville Personal Injury Attorney Luvell Glanton.  What is an injury and what are some examples of a personal injury.   A personal injury or bodily injury is any physical, mental or emotional to a person caused by the negligent or intentional action of another.  Some example of some incidents that give rise to a personal injury claim are:  motor vehicle and tractor trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death as well as  workplace injuries. 

Have you been seriously injured in an accident?  You have a choice of Attorneys.  Some Attorneys rely on Paralegals or Case Managers to handle your case.  Your case is important to us.  You need to have a personal relationship with your Attorney.  If that appeals to you give me a call today.  We are winning our fight for justice.

What is Negligence?
Negligence is the failure of a person to exercise care that a reasonable would under similar circumstances. Negligence is caused by another person's careless not intentional conduct.

Have you been seriously injured in an accident?  You have a choice of Attorneys.  Some Attorneys rely on Paralegals or Case Managers to handle your case.  Your case is important to us.  You need to have a personal relationship with your Attorney.  I am Luvell Glanton a Nashville Personal Injury Attorney who will fight for your rights and get you the justice you deserve! If that appeals to you give me a call today.  We are winning our fight for justice.

How do I know if I have a Personal Injury Claim?
While there are several types of personal injury claims the most common arise from someone else's negligence, intentional misconduct or under strict liability theory. Under Tennessee law if you are equally or more negligent than the other person you cannot recover damages for any harm that you have sustained. If you are determined to be 49% or less at fault then you can recover for the damages you have incurred, however, the amount you recover will be reduced by the percentage you are determined to be at fault.

Have you been seriously injured in an accident?  You have a choice of Attorneys.  Some Attorneys rely on Paralegals or Case Managers to handle your case.  Your case is important to us.  You need to have a personal relationship with your Attorney.  I am Luvell Glanton a Nashville Personal Injury Attorney who will fight for your rights and get you the justice you deserve! If that appeals to you give me a call today.  We are winning our fight for justice.
 

Can I get Financial Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim?

Yes the amount and kind of compensation you would recover will depend on the type of injury and the amount of damages you have suffered.  Factors such as Physical and Mental  pain and suffering, loss wages, physical impairment including disfigurement  or a permanent impairment as well as loss of earning capacity are all considered when determining the amount of damages you may recover.

Have you been seriously injured in an accident?  You have a choice of Attorneys.  Some Attorneys rely on Paralegals or Case Managers to handle your case.  Your case is important to us.  You need to have a personal relationship with your Attorney.  I am Luvell Glanton a Nashville Personal Injury Attorney who will fight for your rights and get you the justice you deserve! If that appeals to you give me a call today.  We are winning our fight for justice.

How long should I wait before consulting an attorney?
You should contact an attorney immediately after your personal injury accident. The insurance begins investigating the accident at once and if you wait weeks or months to contact an attorney, it could affect your attorneys ability to gather the necessary facts and documents to prove your case. In Tennessee the statute of limitation sets the maximum time after an event that a case can be filed in court. The statute of limitations for personal injury accidents in Tennessee is one year from the date of the accident.

Have you been seriously injured in an accident?  You have a choice of Attorneys.  Some Attorneys rely on Paralegals or Case Managers to handle your case.  Your case is important to us.  You need to have a personal relationship with your Attorney.  I am Luvell Glanton a Nashville Personal Injury Attorney who will fight for your rights and get you the justice you deserve! If that appeals to you give me a call today.  We are winning our fight for justice.
 

Is there a Time Limit To File a Claim for Personal Injury?  

YES, in Tennessee you have one year from the date of your injury to file your claim or your right to recover could be barred by the Statue of Limitations. 

Have you been seriously injured in an accident?  You have a choice of Attorneys.  Some Attorneys rely on Paralegals or Case Managers to handle your case.  Your case is important to us.  You need to have a personal relationship with your Attorney.  I am Luvell Glanton a Nashville Personal Injury Attorney who will fight for your rights and get you the justice you deserve! If that appeals to you give me a call today.  We are winning our fight for justice.