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Covington, TN

Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers Serving the Covington Area

Covington is the largest city in Tipton County, Tennessee, home to the Tipton County Museum and the Historic Ruffin Theatre. Individuals who enjoy the outdoors can spend time in parks such as Cobb-Parr Memorial Park and Frazier Park. While Tipton County is consistently regarded as an excellent place to live, an individual’s normal life in Covington may be interrupted when a personal injury accident happens, whether it is a car wreck or injury suffered on the job. If you find yourself injured through no fault of your own, is important to call a personal injury attorney that is capable of handling your case with detail and care. The Covington personal injury attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich &Trotz have over 30 years of experience handling complex personal injury cases. We represent people hurt through car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, inadequate security, and more. We also assist people in recovering workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability benefits when appropriate.

Personal Injury Cases in Covington, TN

Some of the most common ways in which individuals in Covington get hurt are through auto accidents and injuries suffered on someone else’s property. Car accidents, truck wrecks, and motorcycle crashes occur throughout Tipton County on roads like Liberty Avenue, South College Street, West Pleasant Avenue, and North Main Street. Drivers are expected to drive safely and act reasonably behind the wheel, and a failure to do so is often considered negligence.

Interstate truck drivers have additional obligations – regulations imposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Trucking accidents require extensive investigation and sometimes retaining expert witnesses. Evidence may disappear if a lawyer is not involved in the case early on. To ensure you receive all that you are entitled to under the law, it is important to explore all potential avenues of recovery, and you will need an accident lawyer well-versed in trucking regulations to identify potential violations. For instance, discovery may reveal that the truck driver blatantly disregarded FMCSA hours of service violations by driving for 13 consecutive hours with no rest. If it turns out that his employer encouraged him to not take breaks in an effort to increase deliveries, the trucking company could be directly liable for the cash.

Individuals in Covington who are in an accident might be treated at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton for their injuries. Some will require extensive follow up treatment, including physical therapy or surgery. Medical bills are a form of economic damages, as are lost wages. Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life caused by the crash would be examples of non-economic damages. A personal injury attorney in the Covington area will know which elements of damages may apply to your case.

Providing Representation for Injured West Tennessee Employees and Those Physically Unable to Work

In Tennessee, an employer typically must carry workers’ compensation insurance if it employs five or more employees. When an individual is hurt on the job in Covington, he or she may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Common sources of injuries include operating machinery and lifting heavy boxes. When workplace accidents occur, it is extremely important to document and report the incident immediately, as there are strict notice requirements under Tennessee law. For example, if you work in a warehouse and feel a pop in your back after lifting a heavy box, you should tell your supervisor immediately. As long as the injury occurred through the course and scope of your employment, you could recover medical and wage benefits if your doctor takes you off work. Depending on the severity of your condition, you could receive benefits for permanent impairment. Tennessee workplace injuries are administered through the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

Covington residents who are unable to work for a period of at least 12 consecutive months could be entitled to federal Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security benefits are paid to individuals who are not able to work do to a severe medical condition or disability. While these benefits are supposed to help injured and ill individuals, the application process is often complex and daunting. Many valid claims are often denied in the Covington area, and there is a tight deadline in which to appeal. Hiring a lawyer can ensure that your claim remains on track and that you recover the benefits to which you are entitled.

Contact an Accident Attorney in the Covington Area Today

Pursuing compensation in response to a personal injury is not an easy task. Whether your injuries were due to an auto accident, 18-wheeler crash, slip and fall incident, or act of medical malpractice, Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz is here for you. For more than 30 years, the Covington personal injury lawyers at NST have represented victims throughout West Tennessee and beyond, and we have recovered more than $1.5 billion in compensation on behalf of our clients. Please call our office at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form to schedule your free consultation. If you were hurt in a car or truck wreck in Covington, NST is the way to go.