Personal Injury Lawyer Bledsoe County, TN

Located in Chattanooga, Dennis & King has won millions of dollars for injured people across Tennessee and Georgia. We believe that every client deserves honest, compassionate legal counsel tailored to their unique needs. If you have recently suffered an injury in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, you deserve fair compensation from the responsible party.

In almost all personal injury claims, insurance companies will offer you significantly less than what you deserve. It’s tempting to accept the first offer, especially if you are in a great deal of pain and unable to return to work. But if you’ve already taken a devalued settlement from the insurance company and your medical bills start to pile up, there’s little legal recourse to ask for more. That’s why it’s crucial to involve a Bledsoe County personal injury lawyer before you even file a claim.

With over 75 years of combined experience, the team at Dennis and King will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, working tirelessly to secure a more substantial settlement than likely without skilled legal representation. If the adjuster doesn’t offer fair compensation, we can bring a lawsuit against the company. In other words, we will do the legwork so that you can focus on healing.

Case Illustration of a Bledsoe County Injury Claim Near Pikeville, TN

Terry was headed to the Iron Mountain Top Gathering Place and General Store in Pikeville, Tennessee, on Beaver Hill Road. As he turned from Hale Road onto Beaver Hill Road, a speeding vehicle broadsided his car. Terry’s injuries were severe, and he was taken to a Chattanooga hospital for treatment. In addition to internal injuries and bone breaks, Terry also sustained brain injuries. He was put into a medically induced coma for two weeks while the swelling in his brain went down. When Terry was finally well enough to consider the ramifications of his injuries—including his inability to work and pay his normal monthly bills, he felt completely overwhelmed.

At the suggestion of a coworker, Terry called a Bledsoe County personal injury lawyer at Dennis and King Law. He set up an appointment to discuss the process of seeking a settlement for his injuries. The Dennis and King attorney answered all of Terry’s questions in a thorough, yet easy-to-understand manner, leaving him feeling confident in the firm’s ability to secure a full settlement on his behalf. Knowing Dennis and King Law had his back, Terry had the time to focus on healing from his injuries.

Bledsoe County Personal Injury Practice Areas

Accidents usually happen in the blink of any eye, but their consequences can span months, years, or even a lifetime. You shouldn’t have to pay for another’s negligence or bad judgment.

We handle all types of personal injury cases, but the most common include:

• Car accidents seem like frequent occurrences, but when you are involved in an accident, it can be a traumatic experience. You go from heading home from work on a Friday afternoon to finding yourself in the hospital with severe injuries, perhaps even unable to return to work. Working with an experienced Bledsoe County personal injury lawyer from Dennis and King Law can make a difference in how your accident claim turns out.
• Motorcycle Accidents may be caused by an inexperienced motorcyclist or one that is driving too fast or driving while impaired. Despite the stereotype of the reckless, hard-living motorcyclist, more motorcycle accidents are caused by distracted, careless, impaired, or overly fatigued drivers.
• Truck Accidents are often caused by sleepy or overly fatigued truck drivers. Since truck drivers are not paid unless they are actually on the road and driving, many truck drivers drive when they are overly fatigued. Severe fatigue can cause accidents in the same way impairment can—through slower reflexes and diminished judgment.
• Boating Accidents can mar an otherwise fun day on the water but can largely be avoided by only allowing experienced boat drivers to drive and limiting alcohol for those who will be driving a boat.
• Premises Liability claims often include dog bites or other hazards encountered on another’s property. Property owners must take action to warn of any hazard on their property and correct the hazards as quickly as possible.
• Slip and Fall Injuries—While the elderly are the most susceptible demographic to slips, trips, and falls, anyone at any age can slip and fall, particularly when there is a hazard involved such as a slick surface, torn carpeting, uneven surface, or item blocking a walkway.
• Brain Injuries are often caused during contact sports, especially sports like football, hockey, and boxing. Brain injuries can also be caused by a car accident, a slip and fall accident, or another type of premises liability accident.
• Bicycle Accidents—According to the NSC, in 2021, there were 1,230 bicyclist deaths and 853 of those were the result of a bicyclist’s accident with an automobile. Bicyclists are particularly vulnerable to severe or fatal injuries when hit by a vehicle.
• Nursing Home Abuse is a tragedy when it occurs. Finding out that an elderly loved one—possibly someone who is physically and/or mentally frail—has been abused in a nursing home is a horrifying discovery. It is imperative that you immediately contact an experienced Bledsoe County personal injury lawyer from Dennis and King who will take immediate steps to protect your loved one.
• Burn Injuries—There are essentially four types of burns—thermal burns, radiation burns, chemical burns, and electrical burns. Burns may occur in an unsafe workplace, during an auto accident, or as a result of another type of personal injury. Burns can be excruciatingly painful to treat and can also cause emotional trauma when there is disfigurement.
• Wrongful Death occurs when a negligent party causes an accident that results in extremely severe injuries to the other party. If those injuries result in death—whether immediately or later on—then a personal injury claim becomes a wrongful death claim, filed by the loved ones of the decedent.
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage is good to have in the event that you are hit by a driver who either has no auto insurance or whose insurance limits are low and will not cover all of your injuries.

Motor vehicle and car wreck accidents are among the most common causes of accidental injury, and neck and back injuries are frequent in these accidents. Injuries to the neck and back often require more time to heal, which means more medical treatment, more pain and suffering, and more time out of work. In these cases, it’s always in your best interest to hire a Bledsoe County personal injury lawyer without delay.

How Will I Know Whether My Bledsoe County Accident Claim Is Valid?

The one sure way you will know whether your accident claim is valid is to speak to a Bledsoe County personal injury lawyer from Dennis and King Law. Until you speak with an experienced attorney, it may not be apparent whether you have grounds for a personal injury claim. This is especially true if there are unexposed weaknesses in your claim that could potentially be exploited by the at-fault party’s insurer.

Most personal injury claims are based on negligence. Therefore, proving which party was at fault for the accident is crucial. While much of the determination of validity is based on a duty of care, breach of duty of care, and damages resulting from that breach, it is also important that you have not made any mistakes that would harm your claim, such as posting on social media. Always consult with your Bledsoe County personal injury lawyer before doing anything that could hurt your case.

Local Resources for Bledsoe County Accident Victims Near Pikeville, TN

If you are involved in a Bledsoe County accident near Pikeville, Tennessee, the following resources could be helpful.

Hospital:

Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital
71 Wheelertown Avenue
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2112

Police:

Pikeville Police Department
48 Senator Street
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2585

Fire Department:

Pikeville Fire Department
87 Municipal Drive
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-6222

Urgent Care:

Pikeville Urgent Care
344 Church Street
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2992

The Dennis and King Difference

You won’t find other attorneys like us in Bledsoe County. At Dennis and King, most of our cases settle within four months, possibly making us the fastest in the area without sacrificing value.

As our client, you control your case. We aim to help you make informed legal decisions about your case. To do this, we advise you on all the factors that impact your unique situation and give examples of jury verdicts from similar cases. But in the end, you decide whether to take a settlement or go to trial. If you want to tell your story, we will help you tell it.

Our intake process for new personal injury clients in a nutshell:

1. One of our legal assistants takes your call and listens to your story. He/she then relates your problem to one of our lawyers, who determines whether you have a case.
2. If you have a case, we schedule an initial interview within 12 to 24 hours of your call.
3. The initial interview usually lasts about 60 to 90 minutes. One of our Bledsoe County lawyers will explain:

• why it’s crucial to get consistent medical treatment and physical therapy for your injury;
• why you do not want to use Tennessee medical payment car insurance if you have it;
• why you do want to use health insurance if you have it;
• the importance of staying closely in touch with us;
• how the settlement and settlement memo processes work;and
• how quickly you can expect to receive payment.

4. Within 24 hours, we send a notice letter to the involved insurance companies. If they have not started reviewing the claim, we demand that they do so.
5. We’ll be in touch at least four times in the first two weeks of our relationship. We want to make sure that your claim is going well, and follow up on your medical treatment progress.

Why Choose a Bledsoe County Personal Injury Lawyer at Dennis and King

Following an accident that has left you with serious injuries, choosing a Bledsoe County personal injury lawyer can seem like one task too many. While finding the right attorney for you can feel overwhelming, this is one choice that is extremely important and can affect the outcome of your personal injury claim. At Dennis and King Law, we believe that—once you have spoken to Russell King or Tricia Dennis—your choice will be clear and you will have taken an important first step toward a positive outcome. You will work directly with our attorneys and will never be handed off to a paralegal.

Our experience is unparalleled in the industry, and we offer a highly focused caseload along with tailored strategies that reflect the specific facts and circumstances surrounding your accident. Our extensive resources allow us to build a strong, solid case that is equally as effective during negotiations as in a courtroom. Our track record of success makes Dennis and King Law the clear choice. In Bledsoe County and the surrounding area, the legal team at Dennis and King treats clients like people, not numbers.

• We accept contingency fees. You won’t pay unless we win your case.
• We’re connected. About 50 percent of our clients do not have health insurance. To help them, we tap an extensive network of qualified medical providers and make referrals so that they get the best care for their injury. Most clients usually get an appointment within 24-48 hours of their initial interview with us.
• We’re fact-based. We’ll only refer you to real doctors—no chiropractors under any circumstances. Above all, we want to see your health improve.
• We work directly with our clients. At some large law firms or personal injury mills, you may never speak to your representing attorney. We want to build trust with our clients and truly understand their situation to best help them. There’s no more effective way to do this than to meet early and often with our clients.

Contact Dennis & King Today

If you are the victim of a car accident or other personal injury in Bledsoe County, the skilled legal team at Dennis and King can help. Geography actually matters in a car accident or other type of personal injury. If your accident occurred just across the border from your home state, you’ll be happy to know that Dennis and King Law have an attorney who can practice in both Tennessee and Georgia. Our Georgia lawyers will treat your case with the knowledge, dedication, and compassion needed to get you the compensation, and peace of mind, you deserve. Call (423) 892-5533 for a free and confidential strategy session about your case.