Knoxville, Tennessee: Legal Help After an Auto Accident
As part of the legal services we offer to individuals and families throughout middle and eastern Tennessee, the law office of James R. LaFevor represents individuals seeking financial compensation after an auto accident that caused injury, death or serious property damage.
We handle all personal injury work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not require any payment of attorney's fees in advance. Instead, our fees are paid as a percentage of our client's eventual insurance settlement or jury award.
Why Seek Legal Advice After an Auto Accident?
If you have been injured in an auto accident, your first priority will be to seek proper and complete medical care for your injuries. However, do not make the mistake of assuming that your car insurance company will completely reimburse you for your medical bills and lost wages.
Although you pay your insurance premiums faithfully every year, you may be surprised after an auto accident to find out that your insurance company does not quickly reimburse you at a compensation amount you believe to be fair.
Car insurance companies want to minimize payouts without breaking the terms of their agreement with their policyholders. Without legal help from an experienced personal injury lawyer, you may find yourself pressured into accepting an insurance settlement that does not fairly compensate you for your injuries and lost wages.
There are other important financial reasons to seek legal help after a car accident. In cases involving serious injuries, your attorney can help compile the necessary medical evidence to prove the cost of your injuries to the insurance companies. Your attorney may also have insight into other insurance policies that may be used to provide compensation for your injuries.
The process of obtaining insurance coverage after an accident is especially important after accidents involving uninsured or underinsured drivers. People are frequently surprised at the low level of coverage offered by their policies — if you were involved in an accident with an underinsured or uninsured motorist, it is especially important to seek legal help.
30 Years of Experience ∙ Free Initial Consultations
A Tennessee native, attorney James R. LaFevor has practiced law in middle and eastern Tennessee for more than 30 years. At our small law firm, our clients get one-on-one access to an experienced lawyer who handles all cases directly from start to finish.
We understand the challenges faced by people in the military and their family members. Mr. LaFevor served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971. He was stationed in both Germany and Vietnam, and was ranger qualified and airborne qualified. We offer discounts to active-duty members of the military.
We offer all potential new clients a free and no-pressure 30-minute consultation. To schedule an appointment, call toll free 866-752-2921 or contact us online.
