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Memphis Hydroplane Car Accident

Content Reviewed by: A. Parker Trotz
Mr. Trotz was recognized from 2019-2023 as a Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star. Mr. Trotz is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association where he serves on the Executive Committee. READ OUR EDITORIAL GUIDELINES

Mr. Trotz was recognized from 2019-2023 as a Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star. Mr. Trotz is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association where he serves on the Executive Committee. READ OUR EDITORIAL GUIDELINES

Mr. Trotz was recognized from 2019-2023 as a Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star. Mr. Trotz is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association where he serves on the Executive Committee. READ OUR EDITORIAL GUIDELINES

Memphis, Tennessee receives over 10 inches more rainfall than the average U.S. city. Drivers in Memphis must be aware of the dangers of hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when a car’s tires become separated from the road by water and/or other substances, causing the tires to lose traction and the car to skid. When this happens, the driver momentarily loses control of the vehicle, which can lead to a serious accident. If you have been injured in a hydroplane car accident , look to the Memphis car accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz to assist you in recovering for your injuries. As the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm based in Tennessee, we have the resources and experience necessary to help you pursue your claim.

Pursuing Compensation in a Hydroplane Car Accident Case

In order to obtain compensation for your injuries, you must prove that the driver who hit you is liable for your injuries. In auto accident cases, this is generally done by establishing a claim for negligence against the defendant driver. A negligence claim consists of several elements, each of which must be supported by evidence: duty owed by defendant to plaintiff, breach of duty, causation, and damages.

In car accident cases involving hydroplaning in Memphis, there are several ways in which the defendant may have been negligent. For example, the defendant’s speed may have been high enough that traveling at that speed was considered negligent. This can be true even if the driver was not breaking the speed limit, as their speed may have been unsafe under the rainy or wet conditions. Another possibility is that the driver was distracted and had to suddenly brake, which can also cause a car to hydroplane. The particular facts of each case will yield different clues about what happened, and a Memphis attorney who has experience with car accident cases can help you put the pieces together to prove your claims.

Another important aspect of your case will be your damages. In most cases, a car wreck victim will be entitled to seek recovery for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. However, victims injured in a hydroplane car accident may be entitled to seek recovery for other types of damages as well. Hydroplaning involves a loss of vehicle control, which means that the driver may not be able to slow down or take evasive action to avoid the impending accident. This can result in a high-impact accident, which can leave victims with severe injuries. In cases involving severe injuries, victims may be entitled to additional damage categories like future medical bills, loss of consortium, lost earning capacity, and more. By consulting with an attorney experienced in car wreck cases, you can ensure that you are seeking compensation for the full extent of your injuries.

Seek Guidance from An Experienced Memphis Attorney

If you have been injured in a car accident by a driver who hydroplaned, the personal injury lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz can assist you through the legal process. Our firm has represented the interests of accident victims for over 30 years, and we have used that experience to recover over $1.5 billion in compensation for our clients. Contact our firm today for a free consultation by calling us toll-free at 800-LAW-4004 or by filling out our online form. We represent injured car and truck crash victims throughout the South, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky, and in cities like Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Jackson, Meridian, Tupelo, Columbus, Grenada, Starkville, Oxford, Hayti, and Caruthersville. NST is the way to go.

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