Personal Injury Lawyer Rhea 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 Rhea 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 Rhea 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 Rhea County Injury Claim Near Dayton

Dayton is the county seat of Rhea County, Tennessee, with a population of approximately 8,000. Ethan Miller was staying at the PB Lodge while visiting nearby relatives. As he was driving to Monkey Town Brewing and Restaurant to meet his aunt and uncle for dinner, Ethan properly turned from Walnut Street onto First Street and was hit by a distracted driver who was typing a text while driving. Since Ethan’s damages were not huge, and he was expected to recover from his injuries within a month or so, Ethan decided to handle the matter with the at-fault driver’s insurance company on his own.

Ethan quickly regretted this decision. The at-fault driver’s insurance company consistently avoided his phone calls, offered him less than half of what his damages were worth, and even made semi-veiled threats to try to persuade him to accept the low settlement offer. Ethan decided the situation warranted the help of Rhea County personal injury lawyer, calling Dennis and King Law. Ethan had heard good things about the firm, which were quickly proven to be true. Ethan immediately felt at ease with the attorneys and staff at Dennis and King, but more importantly, he felt confident that they would fight for him and for his future.

Rhea 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 are very common, yet traumatic when you are the victim. In 2020, one auto collision took place every six minutes and drivers in America had a one in 63 chance of being involved in an auto accident.
• Motorcycle Accidents often leave the motorcyclist with severe or fatal injuries. The size disparity between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle is significant, plus motorcyclists have little to no protection other than a helmet.
• Truck Accidents—According to tn.gov, in 2020, there were 12,221 truck accidents across the state of Tennessee, and one of every 14 automobile accidents involved a semi-truck.
• Boating Accidents can ruin an otherwise fun day on the water for all those involved. Some of the top causes of boating accidents are impaired and inexperienced boat drivers.
• Premises Liability claims cover any injury sustained on another’s property due to a known hazard. These claims can include dog bites, slip and fall injuries, etc.
• Slip and Fall Injuries often occur when a slick substance is spilled and is not cleaned up in a timely manner. This can occur in any public place, including grocery stores, retail stores, restaurants, bars, and more.
• Brain Injuries can range from mild to more severe, but can be devastating to the victim and his or her family members. In addition to physical and mental challenges, a person’s very personality can be altered following a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Bicycle Accidents are often the result of impatient drivers who refuse to give bicyclists the right of way and the space to which they are entitled.
• Nursing Home Abuse is a traumatic experience for the victim and his or her loved ones. While we all want to believe our loved one is safe and well cared for in a nursing home, this is not always the case. In the event of nursing home abuse, you should call a Rhea County personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
• Burn Injuries can occur from a motor vehicle accident or a workplace injury, as well as in a person’s home. The outcome of burn injuries is almost always devastating, causing excruciating pain and disfigurement.
• Wrongful Death occur when the negligence of another person or entity causes an accident with severe injuries, and the victim later dies due to those injuries. Each state dictates the length of time family members have to file a wrongful death claim as well as which family members can do so.
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage— Accidents with uninsured/underinsured drivers are, unfortunately, more common than you might think. If you are involved in an accident caused by another’s negligence and that driver turns out to be extremely underinsured—or has no insurance at all—it will be extremely beneficial to you to have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

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 Rhea County personal injury lawyer without delay.

How Do I Know Whether My Rhea County Accident Claim Is Valid?

If your accident was caused by the negligence of another person, you may have a valid injury claim. Since every situation is different, the only way you can know for sure whether your claim is strong is to speak to an experienced Rhea County personal injury lawyer from Dennis and King Law. We can answer all of your questions and look at the facts surrounding your accident and injuries.

One of the primary components of a successful accident claim is liability. If it is clear that the other person was at fault for your accident, then you have a good start to your claim. As human beings, everyone must act in a manner so as not to cause harm to others. When someone fails to do so, they are considered negligent and, therefore liable for your injuries. While a person can be liable, so can a company, an organization, or a government entity. If fault in your accident is clear, then you must avoid making any mistakes that could potentially damage your case, including posting photos or information about your accident on social media.

Rhea County Resources for Accident Victims in the Dayton Area

For those involved in an accident with injuries in Rhea County, specifically near Dayton, the following resources could be helpful.

Hospital:

Rhea Medical Center
9400 Rhea County Hwy
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8403

Police Department:

Dayton Police Department
1191 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8403

Fire Department:

Dayton Fire Department
1169 Market Street, Suite B
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8402

Urgent Care:

Physician’s Care Walk-In Clinic
455 Chickamauga Drive
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 570-0252

Fast Pace Health Urgent Care
3405 Rhea County Highway
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 594-0444

The Dennis and King Difference

You won’t find other attorneys like us in Rhea 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 Rhea 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 Rhea County Personal Injury Lawyer from Dennis and King

It can be difficult to know which Rhea County personal injury lawyer to choose. Before you make a choice that could adversely affect the outcome of your personal injury claim, you should always consider the qualifications and experience of the attorney, including how many cases he or she has had that are similar to yours—and have resulted in a positive outcome. At Dennis and King Law, we have a combined 75 years of personal injury legal experience with many positive results and satisfied clients. We believe in flexibility, which means we tailor our legal strategies specifically to you and your situation. By design, our case load is very focused, so we can ensure that each client receives highly personalized attention. With a long track record of success and a stellar reputation, we believe that—once you have spoken to a Dennis and King lawyer—your choice will be clear.

In Rhea 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 Rhea County, the skilled legal team at Dennis and King can help. Our Tennessee lawyers will treat your case with the knowledge, dedication, and compassion needed to get you the compensation, and peace of mind, you deserve. Attorneys Tricia Dennis and Russell King provide injury services that help accident victims make informed decisions regarding their personal injury claims. Their practice covers both Tennessee and Georgia and their peers have honored each of them by electing them to serve as President of the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association. Call (423) 892-5533 for a free and confidential strategy session about your case.