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Failure to maintain lanes is one of Nashville’s leading causes of serious car accidents. If you have been injured in a Nashville failure to maintain lane accident, read on to learn more about the law, who can be held liable, what sort of compensation you could get, and what to do after your accident. Find out how the experienced attorneys at NST Law can help you.
Failure to maintain lane accidents occur frequently in Davidson County and other parts of Middle Tennessee. Tennessee drivers are supposed to stay in their designated lane of traffic and use their signals or take other appropriate action to alert others on the road of the lane change.
Our Nashville car accident attorneys are ready to listen to the facts of your situation and help point you in the right direction. We are the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm based in Tennessee, with a dedicated team of more than 30 attorneys.
In one notable case, NST represented a married couple who were struck head-on by an 18-wheeler truck at a high rate of speed. The wife suffered severe injuries, including multiple fractures, and required extensive hospitalization and rehabilitation, while the husband also sustained several serious fractures.
Tennessee law directly addresses a driver’s obligation to maintain their lane. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-123, you must keep your car within a single lane and not change lanes until you have determined that the lane change can be made safely.
If a road has three lanes, the law says you may not drive in the center lane unless one of the following is true:
This is different from the Tennessee laws regarding failure to yield and other traffic violations covered in Chapter 8 of Title 55, Operation of Vehicles – Rules of the Road.
Car accidents are increasingly common in Davidson County. According to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security’s crash data, nearly 10,000 car accidents in Davidson County between 2020 and 2022 involved a driver’s failure to maintain a lane or an improper lane change.
Nationally, drivers’ failure to maintain lanes is a major cause of accidents, and vehicle manufacturers have been developing technology to prevent these accidents. Drivers who fail to maintain lanes often do so for two primary reasons:
When another driver suddenly and unexpectedly comes into your lane, it can be challenging to respond quickly to avoid an accident. Depending on your rate of speed and how much other traffic is around, these accidents can cause serious injuries and even death.
To get compensation for your injuries and property damage, the first step is analyzing whether the other driver will be held liable. Consider what claims you might have against the other driver, the type of evidence you will need, what your case may be worth, and whether your claims are timely.
If you have valid claims against the driver, negotiating a settlement with the other driver’s insurance company is the most common resolution. However, some cases do need to be litigated in court.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by the other driver’s failure to maintain a lane, then you have two possible claims against the other driver:
To help you establish liability, you may need the following:
To seek compensation for your injuries, you will need to present evidence of your damages. Compensation is available for the following types of damages:
You have a short time period to file any claims against the other driver in court. Tennessee has a one-year statute of limitations for car wreck cases. That means you have one year from the date of your accident to file a complaint in court, or you will be barred from filing suit.
Exceptions may apply to the statute of limitations, so be sure to call NST law as soon after your accident as possible to ensure that you don’t miss the deadline to take action.
Once you have a reasonable idea of what your case may be worth, the next step is negotiating a settlement with the other driver’s insurance company. If the insurance company does not agree to a fair settlement, you may need to file a lawsuit in court.
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Failure to maintain lane accidents are common causes of crashes in Nashville. If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by another driver’s failure to stay in their lane, our team of Nashville car accident lawyers can help you secure compensation for your injuries, vehicle damage, and other related expenses. We’ll work to hold the negligent driver accountable for their actions.
After an accident caused by lane failure, it’s important to document the scene, take photos of the damage, and obtain contact information from witnesses. File a police report and seek medical attention, even if injuries appear minor. Having this information will help us build a strong case and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Our car accident lawyers in Nashville can help you build a claim for compensation if you have been hurt in a crash caused by another driver’s failure to maintain a lane. We will work on your behalf to pursue the maximum compensation possible in your case.
Collectively, NST Law have served over 100,000 clients and recovered verdicts and settlements for injured victims. Call today at 615-922-7000 or complete our online form to schedule a free consultation.
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