Chattanooga Personal Injury Attorneys
Personal injury lawyers serving Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville & Franklin TN
Personal injury encompasses all grievances associated with any wrong or hurt done to another in his person, property, rights, or reputation. The personal injury must occur due to the negligence or unreasonably unsafe actions of your employer, a manufacturer, your doctor, your landlord, or some other person or organization who owes you a duty of ordinary care. Mitchell Byrd focuses his personal injury practice on:
- Motor vehicle/motorcycle injuries
- Neurological injury
- Orthopedic injury
In states that have adopted the 50% bar standard in resolving auto accident claims, such as Tennessee, an injured person that is less than 50% at fault for the accident is entitled to compensation. If the injured party is 50% or more at fault, he or she is not entitled to recovery for the injury. Among all Tennessee motor vehicle accident deaths,
- 65% were due to roadway departures
- 16% were intersection related
- 10% were fatalities in crashes involving large trucks
Auto accidents can result in severe injuries including neurological and orthopedic injuries. Some other causes of these serious injuries include:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Sporting accidents
- Slip and falls
Many orthopedic and neurological injuries are initially thought to be minor, but the full extent of the injury and disability may not be determined for some time. These injuries can seriously disrupt a victim's life. This is why a settlement should not be entered within a 9-10 months of the event causing harm.
Neurological Injuries
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines a traumatic brain injury as an injury that occurs when a sudden physical assault on the head causes damage to the brain. The damage can be focal, confined to one area of the brain, or diffuse, involving more than one area of the brain. Traumatic brain injury can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating open head injury. The consequences can be catastrophic, especially to a child or young person.
Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic injuries may be treated conservatively but some are subject to surgical intervention, with the placement of screws, rods, plates, mesh screens, and metal cages. Once a patient is injured and treated for an orthopedic injury, the injury may heal, but the prospect for future medical complications, additional surgical procedures, arthritis, and potential for re-injury are always possibilities as many times this affects future cognitive functions, such as education and learning processes.
If you have been injured due to negligence in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, or Franklin, Tennessee, turn to the personal injury lawyers of Mitchell A. Byrd, PLLC. Contact us at 888-265-4856, or fill out the quick contact form to schedule a free consultation today.
