Cookeville Car Accident Lawyers
Skilled assistance for victims of motor vehicle accidents in and around Putnam County
In 2016, there were 206,172 car crashes in Tennessee. About a quarter of them involved an injury; 961 of them involved a fatality. More than 2700 of those crashes occurred in Putnam County. (TN Department of Safety & Homeland Security) Even the most careful, dedicated drivers are at risk of being injured in a car wreck; the numbers do not lie.
Lowery, Lowery and Cherry, PLLC offers experienced, aggressive representation on behalf of accident victims in and around Cookeville. Our attorneys handle complex single vehicle and multi-car crash cases efficiently and effectively. If you were the victim of another person’s negligence, we can represent your interests.
I have been in a car accident in Cookeville – now what?
After you have been in a car crash in Cookeville, you should seek out medical attention as soon as possible – even if you do not “feel” injured. The symptoms may not be present right away, which can complicate your case later if you do not have appropriate medical attention. Seeing a doctor within the first two weeks of your crash is the best move. If you believe you or your passenger may have sustained a serious injury that requires attention at that moment, call an ambulance.
If, however, you feel confident enough in the immediate aftermath to move your car from the roadway, and if it is safe to do so, pull your car over to the shoulder. Contact the local police – you will want their statement – as well as your insurance company. Take pictures of the roadway, your car and the other vehicle, and of your passengers. Exchange insurance information with the other driver, or wait until the police arrive to do this, if that makes you feel more comfortable.
Once you are safe – either in a hospital, at home, at a repair shop, etc. – then it is time to consult your personal injury attorney. We can advise you how to proceed, handle the insurance companies, and communicate with your doctors so we can document the evidence you will need for your claim.
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Read MoreHandling complex claims for injured clients
Our attorneys have years of experience working with clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries as a result of a car crash. We have the skills and the resources to handle complex injury claims involving:
- Other drivers, including taxi drivers and ride-sharing services
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Motorcycle riders
- Mass transit vehicles, including buses and trains
- Commercial trucks of all sizes
- Multi-car wrecks
- Work zone accidents
- Defective auto parts
- Distracted drivers
- Drunk drivers
- Hit-and-run accidents
No matter the severity of the accident, nor the level of catastrophic injury you or your loved one has received, we are prepared to represent your best interests from the moment you call us. Our trial-tested attorneys know that you could face an uphill battle when it comes to your insurance company “playing ball,” your ongoing medical expenses and your overall health. We focus on the fight, so you can focus on getting well.
The lawyers you want on your side after a crash in Cookeville
Dealing with the aftermath of a car wreck is hard; choosing the right lawyer to fight for you should not be. Lowery, Lowery & Cherry, PLLC has fought and won for injury clients throughout Tennessee. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced Cookeville car crash lawyer, please call 615-444-7222, or fill out this contact form.