About Personal Injury

Memphis Personal Injury Lawyer

In Tennessee, personal injury law deals with claims and lawsuits arising from physical and mental injuries sustained as a result of the negligent or wrongful conduct of another person. For example, a doctor has a duty to provide a standard level of care to his or her patients. When a doctor is careless or makes a mistake, this may cause serious injury to a patient. That patient may then have grounds for a personal injury claim stemming from medical malpractice. Another example may be a pedestrian who is struck by a drunk driver. In this case, the pedestrian may be able to file suit against the drunk driver in order to recover financial compensation for his or her injuries.

Grounds for Personal Injury Claims in Tennessee

The conduct of the defendant (the person against whom a personal injury claim is filed) is the foundation of any personal injury lawsuit. Most personal injury claims involve negligence, which is defined as a failure to provide a reasonable level of care under the circumstances. A dog owner who does not put his or her dog on a leash, causing the dog to attack an innocent bystander, may have therefore been negligent and could be held responsible for his or her dog's actions. A personal injury claim may also arise from a situation involving recklessness or even intentional misconduct. In all, a personal injury is any physical and/or emotional injury sustained as a result of the action or inaction of another person.

Auto accidents are the most common cause of personal injury claims in Tennessee and throughout the U.S. Additional causes of claims may include: defective products, dog bites or animal attacks, slip and fall accidents, injuries due to negligent security, construction site accidents, defective or dangerous drugs, and more.

Contact a Memphis personal injury attorney at our firm today for a free consultation regarding your potential case.