Not all accidents are severe, and not all accident victims will want to pursue litigation. For the last 30 years, our firm has offered a free consultation for individuals to discuss their case. We will give an honest appraisal of your situation, and let you make the ultimate determination if you want further representation.
What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident in Franklin
Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge has received an AV-Preeminent rating* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. Our firm has been listed in Best Law Firms in America. Our attorneys' credentials are both individually and collectively impressive; they include certification by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization, as a Civil Trial Specialist and as a Medical Malpractice Specialist, selection for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers**, attorneys named in the Top 100 attorneys in Tennessee by Law and Politics Magazine, and inclusion in the guidebook Best Lawyers in America.
When an accident is serious enough to warrant emergency medical personnel and a hospital stay, individuals might not be in a position to gather information at the accident scene. If possible, there are several things that should be done following an accident, including:
- Get the other driver's insurance information
- Get the other driver's personal information
- Contact the police
- Contact your insurance carrier
Gathering this auto accident information can make it easier to work with the insurance carriers in the future as you are filing your claim or attempting to recover compensation from the liable party's insurance company. If you have any question regarding your case or options for recovery, contact an attorney at Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge.
Talking to Insurance Agents
Depending on the severity of your injuries, it might not be wise to give statements to the insurance agent who is working for the liable party. These agents will attempt to get a statement or recover information soon after the accident. If you are in the hospital, on medication, or feel uncomfortable talking to an insurance agent, do not hesitate to contact us. We offer a no-cost consultation and can give you free advice on how best to proceed. You may or may not actually need a lawyer, and you can decide if you need further representation after our discussion. If you select our firm to represent you, we will stand by your side every step of the way.
Contact Us
To schedule a detailed consultation with one of our lawyers about motor vehicle accidents, contact our offices in Nashville today. Let us put our team of respected legal professionals, independent investigators and medical experts to work on your case immediately.
*AV Preeminent is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
** Mid-South Super Lawyers is published annually in December in a special advertising section in Memphis magazine and in Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine. Super Lawyers names the top five percent of lawyers in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics. It is based on the survey of more than 13,000 attorneys who have been in practice for five years or more.
