Jackson, TN Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
The state of Tennessee averages roughly 1,200-1,300 pedestrian accidents caused by motor vehicles each year. Due to the nature of these wrecks, many pedestrians are left with severe injuries and high medical bills. Although there are many traffic laws in place to protect pedestrians, their safety is not always guaranteed. The Jackson personal injury attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz have represented countless people hurt in pedestrian accidents and have the resources and tools needed to help injured people pursue damages for their losses. Over the past 30 years, NST has grown to more than 30 attorneys and over 100 support staff members, making us the largest personal injury law firm based in Tennessee. We have recovered more than $1.5 billion in settlements, judgments, and jury verdicts for our clients.
Attorneys in the Jackson Area Protecting the Rights of Pedestrian Crash Victims
Under Tennessee law, unless in a marked school zone with operating flashers, and when traffic control signals are not in place or operation, the driver of a motor vehicle should yield to a pedestrian crossing within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is halfway into the lane upon which the vehicle is traveling, or if that person is approaching closely from the opposite half of the roadway. Similarly, in a marked school zone with operating flashers, the driver of a vehicle should stop to yield for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk. Furthermore, the driver of the vehicle must remain stopped until the pedestrian has crossed the roadway on which the vehicle is stopped.
Tennessee traffic laws and City of Jackson ordinances are in place to promote safety. Violating a safety rule is normally proof of negligence, or a driver’s duty to act reasonably under the given circumstances. To recover medical bills and other damages caused by the impact with a vehicle, the pedestrian can enlist a pedestrian accident lawyer in Jackson to try to establish that the driver of the car was negligent by violating a duty owed to drive safely.
Many times the driver of the vehicle will try and place all of the blame on the pedestrian. They will argue the pedestrian was not paying attention, not using a proper crosswalk, crossed at the wrong moment, or even claim the pedestrian was not wearing reflective clothing. Our lawyers understand arguments of comparative fault that an insurance company may assert against the injured victim. Under Tennessee law, an accident victim’s damages can be reduced by any portion of negligence attributed to him. We understand the effects an accident of this magnitude can have on one’s life, and we actively work to help our clients recover damages to which they are entitled.
Call NST Today to Discuss Your Pedestrian Accident with a Jackson Attorney
If you have been struck by a car, truck, or 18-wheeler while walking or standing on the street, it is highly important that you secure representation to help you navigate the legal process, which can be tricky. Our car crash lawyers advocate for victims in Jackson, as well as the rest of Tennessee and areas throughout Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Missouri. Contact our office today for a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers by calling the toll-free number 800-529-4004 or by completing our online form. Our Jackson pedestrian accident lawyers look forward to showing you why NST is the way to go.
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2709 N. Highland Avenue
Jackson, TN 38305
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