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What Evidence Should I Gather After An Accident?

Documenting the facts surrounding your traumatic accident are key to recovering the compensation you deserve. Take the following steps after sustaining an injury in an accident:

  • Call law enforcement to the scene, or ask a witness to call law enforcement if you are unable to do so on your own. The police, as well as emergency medical services, will arrive at the scene of the accident. Document the incident, and ensure you receive immediate medical treatment.
  • If you can, you should talk with witnesses and ask them for their contact information so they can verify your claim later on.
  • Take pictures of the accident and its aftermath, including any property that was damaged in the accident.
  • Once you are treated at a hospital, you should request a copy of all documentation pertaining to the injuries you've sustained in your accident. Keep a comprehensive record of all medical expenses both at the time of your accident, as well as the months following.
  • You should speak with a trustworthy and aggressive Knoxville Personal Injury lawyer who can work to satisfy the burden of proof in your claim.

Discuss your case with Patrick at Woodside Law today by calling 865-748-0520.

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How Does Someone Bring A Wrongful Death Claim In Tennessee?

To bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of your loved one, you must first prove that your loved one lost their life because of another person's negligence, medical malpractice, or intentional acts. You are also required to prove that had your loved one lived, they would have been entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim.
Not everyone is allowed to bring a Wrongful Death claim on behalf of their loved ones. There is an order of who can bring a wrongful death claim.

  • It is the right of the decedent's spouse to bring the claim.
  • If the decedent wasn't married, their children can bring the claim.
  • If the decedent had no children, the right to bring a claim goes to the surviving next of kin.
  • If there is no surviving next of kin, the personal representative of the decedent's estate will bring the claim.
  • If for any reason the decedent was a dependent of their parents at the time death, their parents may bring the Wrongful Death claim.

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What Are The Attorney's Fees and Costs?

At Woodside Law we handle all Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases on a contingency basis. That means we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. There is no consultation fee and no hourly charges. And, we never ask you to pay anything out of pocket for litigation-related expenses to pursue your case even though those expenses can sometimes be substantial. Instead, Patrick prepares your case and does all the pre-litigation and litigation leg work at no up-front cost to you.

Discuss your case with Patrick at Woodside Law today by calling 865-748-0520.