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Nahon, Saharovich, & Trotz

Jackson, MS Unsafe Lane Change Accidents

Personal Injury Lawyers for Victims of Car Wrecks in Jackson

When a driver fails to properly signal or check his or her vehicle’s blind spots and mirrors before changing lanes, he or she takes a huge gamble. That person risks hitting another vehicle in the process of shifting lanes. A collision caused by an unsafe lane shift could possibly ram the victim’s vehicle into another vehicle or even run the victim off the road. Either way, serious injuries can be sustained by victims of such collisions. If you or a loved one has been injured in an unsafe lane change accident caused by another driver, you should contact one of the Jackson car accident attorneys of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz today. We are a large regional personal injury law firm comprised of over 30 lawyers and more than 120 support staff members. Our firm has been representing victims of car crashes throughout the South for more than 30 years. Due to our commitment to our clients, we have recovered damages in excess of $1.5 billion on their behalf.

Unsafe Lane Change Accidents

Let us say, for example, that you are driving along Interstate 220 in Hinds County near the Jackson Zoological Park, located at 2918 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39209. There is quite a bit of traffic on I-220 on this day. A driver in the lane to the left of you is in the midst of a heated discussion on his cell phone. Without signaling or checking his mirrors, he violently changes lanes and smacks into the side of your vehicle. As a result, you sustain serious injuries that cause excruciating pain.

After sustaining injuries in any type of auto accident, you should seek medical attention for your injuries. Many people injured in the Jackson area have their injuries treated at nearby medical facilities, such as Merit Health Central – located at 1850 Chadwick Drive, Jackson, MS 39204. For your case, you should obtain a copy of the documentation outlining your injuries since your injuries affect the damages you may be awarded, such as economic and non-economic damages. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer in Jackson, Mississippi, can inform you of other ways to substantiate and bolster your claim.

In order to recover compensatory damages from the other driver, you will have to establish the other driver’s negligence, which can be done by proving that your injuries were caused by the defendant breaching a duty of reasonable care that was owed to you. Once liability has been established, the focus can move to damages. Most victims are awarded compensatory damages, which can be broken down into two groups of damages: economic damages and non-economic damages. The former are awarded for monetary losses, such as lost wages and medical bills, while the latter are awarded for intangible losses, including loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and disfigurement. Auto insurance companies are known to aggressively dispute the damages to which you may be entitled, meaning it is beneficial to have an experienced advocate on your side throughout the process.

Call the NST Attorneys in Jackson to Discuss Your Case Today

When a driver fails to take the necessary precautions before changing lanes, an unsafe lane change accident may occur, leaving the victims of the accident with serious injuries. At Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, we fight for people injured in Jackson, Tupelo, Oxford, Starkville, Grenada, Little Rock, Jonesboro, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Caruthersville, Hayti, Columbus, Meridian, and in other communities throughout Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kentucky. Contact us today by calling us toll-free at 800-529-4004 or by completing our online form to schedule a free appointment. If you need an automobile accident lawyer, let us show you why so many people say that NST is the way to go.

Our Jackson, MS Office

125 South Congress St
Suite 1300
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601-362-5222
Fax: 601-991-3465

Testimonials
- Climas B.
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"They stayed with my case until everything was resolved. My situation was complicated and they ensured things were in check from start to finish."
- Vicki L.
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"From start to finish it was a good experience. They listened and handled my case with compassion and care. I highly recommend them."
- Tasha S.
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"I was involved in a auto accident with my mother and she suggested NST to handle the case for us. Everything was handled professionally and in a timely manner."
Client Successes
$3,000,000.00
Obtained in tractor-trailer accident case for a husband and wife that suffered traumatic injuries.
$2,200,000.00
Recovered in car accident case against construction company in which our client suffered a traumatic brain injury.
$1,500,000.00
Received for a woman injured in car accident while on the job, who sustained numerous fractures and underwent several surgeries.
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