Injured in a Boating Accident in Tennessee? Here's How We Can Help
A day on the water can quickly turn tragic. Boating accidents often result in serious injuries or even death, and you may be left facing medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress. If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you deserve compensation and a chance to move forward.
At Burks & Ogle, we understand how devastating boating accidents can be. We help victims like you fight for what is fair so you can focus on healing.
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Boating accidents do not happen by chance. They are caused by negligence or failure to act responsibly. The most common causes include:
Boating accidents can involve all types of vessels and activities, including:
If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation. To prove liability, you must show:
If the injury was caused by a defective product, a product liability claim may apply, where fault is not required to be proven. Responsible parties could include manufacturers or sellers.
Types of compensation:
Every boating accident case is different, and results depend on the facts and how well your case is argued. At Burks & Ogle, we know what to look for and how to fight for your fair compensation.
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Explore answers to typical auto accident questions. For specific advice on your Tennessee situation, contact Burks & Ogle at 865-522-4964 or online.
The types of auto accidents are the same pretty much anywhere, and they include single car accidents or collisions between other vehicles, people, property, or animals.
One of the main things that accident victims have to worry about is being fairly compensated for their injuries. There are two main ways that this will generally happen, and each has its own pros and cons.
In an auto accident, resolving a case in a settlement means accepting the amount of money that an insurance company offers. One of the main benefits of handling a case this way is that it will typically end a case much quicker than going through the court system. In addition, a client and their attorney have a good deal of power during this process–they can negotiate until they get the amount they want and reject any settlement that isn't acceptable.
If a victim doesn't receive a fair settlement offer, they may need to file a lawsuit to get their compensation. Lawsuits may result in a higher payout, but they typically take much longer, and there is no guarantee that a court will side with you.
There are many parties who might be liable for your injuries, and ultimately it will depend on the facts of your specific case. An experienced lawyer will be able to help determine who the best person or people are to seek compensation from.
If the other driver was driving under the influence or failing to obey the rules of the road, they could potentially be held liable. Additionally, a car manufacturer could be held liable if their car malfunctioned, and in some cases, a government entity could even be held liable if the conditions on the road are what causes a crash.
There are many parties who might be liable for your injuries, and ultimately it will depend on the facts of your specific case. An experienced lawyer will be able to help determine who the best person or people are to seek compensation from.
If the other driver was driving under the influence or failing to obey the rules of the road, they could potentially be held liable. Additionally, a car manufacturer could be held liable if their car malfunctioned, and in some cases, a government entity could even be held liable if the conditions on the road are what causes a crash.
Generally, it is important to remember that the other insurance adjuster involved in the case wants to pay you as little as possible. While they may ultimately need to see your records, they only need to see specific records pertaining to your accident. If records are not necessary, but the insurance company receives them, they could use any health information against you. An attorney can help edit this request to ensure that only records needed are released.
Further, it is always important to have an attorney with you when you speak to your own insurance company. You want to give only the facts. Your own insurer has its own company as its priority, too, and so it also wants to prevent a payout. This is especially true when you need to file a first-party claim with your own insurance.
Certain injuries might not present symptoms immediately after an accident, and getting to a medical professional can catch those injuries. In addition, an opposing attorney or insurance adjuster might try to argue that a delay in seeking medical treatment means that a victim's injuries were not actually from the accident. Going to the doctor after an accident can cut against these kinds of arguments.
First and foremost, you should contact emergency services and seek medical attention. But you also want to:
In juxtaposition to what you should do if in a car collision, here is what you should not do.
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