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Jonesboro Failure to Yield Accidents

Motor Vehicle Collision Attorneys Helping People Injured in Jonesboro

There are signals and situational protocol in place that enable traffic to flow without constant collisions, but these legal tools mean nothing if drivers are not cognizant of them or simply do not abide by them. A driver’s failure to yield the right-of-way could result in catastrophic injuries for the individual who had the right-of-way, which may include permanent scarring, concussions, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, head trauma, and more. If you or a loved one has been injured in a failure to yield accident caused by another driver, you should contact the Jonesboro car accident attorneys of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz to discuss your case and possibly bring a lawsuit against the other driver if necessary. We are a large regional personal injury law firm that has represented injured victims across the South for more than 30 years.

Recovering Damages After Failure to Yield Accidents

A collision caused by a driver failing to yield can occur due to many acts of negligence, such as aggressive driving, cell phone use while driving, distracted driving, driving while fatigued, drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, and more. For example, let us say that you are driving in Craighead County through the intersection of East Highland Drive and Red Wolf Boulevard as you are headed toward the campus of Arkansas State University. You are almost at your destination, but a driver coming from Red Wolf Boulevard did not yield the right-of-way to you because they were distracted by their radio.

In the previous example, the other driver would likely be held liable for the accident, but you should still consider retaining a lawyer in the Jonesboro area to fight on your behalf, defend you against possible accusations the defendant may make, and aid you in substantiating your claim regarding the other driver’s negligence. When pursuing damages for your injuries and losses, you will likely have to establish the other driver’s negligence, which can be done by proving that you were owed a duty of reasonable care by the defendant, but the defendant breached that duty, resulting in you suffering injuries.

After being involved in an accident caused by another driver’s failure to yield the right-of-way, you may be rushed to a nearby hospital like St. Bernards Medical Center – located at 225 East Jackson Avenue, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 – if you have suffered injuries. Medical bills from hospital visits can be pricey and even cause you to miss work. For such monetary losses, you may be awarded economic damages. If you have suffered intangible losses, such as loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and disfigurement, you may be entitled to non-economic damages as well.

Contact a Skilled Car Crash Lawyer in the Jonesboro Area to Discuss Your Case

At Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, we know that being involved in a failure to yield accident can cause you and your loved ones to sustain critical injuries that result in excruciating pain. Our Jonesboro lawyers can assert your rights and fight to get you the proper compensation for your injuries and losses. We serve people injured across Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, and Kentucky, including in Jonesboro, Little Rock, Jackson, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Caruthersville, Hayti, Tupelo, Oxford, Starkville, Grenada, Columbus, and Meridian. Contact us today toll-free at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form for a free appointment with an auto collision attorney. NST is the way to go if you need a car wreck lawyer in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

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Most car accidents are preventable and occur as a result of errors by one or more drivers. To prove liability, you will need to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the driver owed you a duty of care, which was breached, and that your injuries resulted from the driver’s carelessness. Damages that may be available in these cases often include medical expenses, lost income, mental anguish, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering.

Truck drivers are required to follow numerous detailed regulations, including rules related to hours of service, keeping a logbook, and maintenance procedures. Many of these regulations are intended to protect other people on the road from harm. In some states, if a driver violated a law that was enacted to protect the public, the violation can create a rebuttable presumption of negligence. Trucking companies are also required to follow a number of regulations, including rules related to background checks of drivers and proper supervision. They often may be held directly or indirectly liable for a truck accident.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates applications for disability benefits. Although many people pay into this system throughout their lives, many legitimate claims are initially denied, and this process may be less straightforward than claimants expect. The SSA uses a five-step sequential evaluation to determine whether to grant benefits to an applicant. Each step is considered in a set order. We can present your case in a persuasive manner and help you appeal a denial of a meritorious claim if needed. This could include representing you in a hearing before an administrative law judge.

Workers’ compensation functions slightly differently in each state. In Tennessee, for example, businesses that employ five or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured on the job, you may recover benefits, such as medical costs and disability. Neither your employer’s nor your own culpability for your injuries will prevent you from collecting these benefits. However, it may still be a struggle to obtain benefits from your employer’s insurer. We can help you navigate this challenging process.

If you were harmed by a health care professional’s failure to use the appropriate level of care in providing treatment to you, you may be able to recover compensation. Most medical malpractice lawsuits require retaining an expert to determine the accepted standard of care and explain what the defendant did that fell short of this standard, as well as how the inappropriate conduct caused the patient’s injuries.

When you buy a toy, car, medication, or other product, you do not expect to be hurt. If you are injured, you may have grounds to file a product liability lawsuit. There are three types of defects that may be actionable: manufacturing, design, and marketing (also known as failure to warn). Manufacturers may be held accountable under multiple different theories, including strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty, and concealment. For example, if you take a drug that causes you to develop cancer, but you were not told that a potential side effect of the drug was developing cancer, you may have grounds to hold the manufacturer strictly liable for its failure to warn you of the risk.

Nursing home residents are often elderly or disabled, and thus they are especially vulnerable to neglect, physical abuse, and exploitation by staff members. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed or employ staff members who are inadequately trained to deal with potentially frustrating situations. Nursing homes are required to protect their residents from physical, mental, and emotional harm by providing a safe environment, as well as adequately training and supervising staff. A failure to do so may be grounds for a nursing home negligence lawsuit for damages.

Property owners have a duty to keep their property reasonably safe. In most situations, this includes an obligation to inspect the property for dangerous conditions and fix them or provide warnings about them so that visitors are not harmed. One type of dangerous condition, which may present a particular problem in apartment complexes or shopping centers, consists of inadequate security measures such as broken locks, poor lighting, or a lack of security guards. A failure to take security measures when appropriate may allow third-party criminals to assault, rob, rape, or otherwise harm visitors and tenants. You may be able to recover damages if you can prove that the defendant knew or should have known about a history of attacks similar to yours and taken appropriate security measures to reduce the risk of further incidents.

Consult a Personal Injury Lawyer in Memphis or the Surrounding Regions

If you are dealing with a devastating injury or medical condition, the Memphis personal injury attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz can evaluate and explain your options. Our firm has 30 attorneys and more than 100 staff members, and we serve injured people in many areas of Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kentucky, including Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Jackson, Meridian, Tupelo, Columbus, Grenada, Starkville, Oxford, Hayti, and Caruthersville. Contact our office toll-free by calling 800-529-4004 or by completing our online form to set up a free consultation with a personal injury, workers’ compensation, or Social Security Disability lawyer. Once you have learned more about our vigorous advocacy for the rights of the injured, you will realize that NST is the way to go.

Our Jonesboro Office

317 Southwest Drive Suite B
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: 870-931-0500
Fax: 870-972-8852

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