How do I prove that another driver was negligent in my Tennessee car accident?

 

A: Negligence must be proven for a Tennessee car accident lawsuit to be successful. In general, proving negligence means that you must prove that someone else was at fault in your accident. You must prove that the defendant caused your accident and that you were injured as a result.

Your lawyer will help you do this by looking at police reports, interviewing witnesses and examining state traffic laws. When the other driver has not exercised “reasonable care under the circumstances”, he or she might be considered negligent.

For example, another driver might be considered negligent if he or she did one of the following and caused your accident:

• Ignored traffic signs or signals.
• Was driving either too fast or too slow in relation to the posted speed limit.
• Didn’t signal before turning.
• Drove irresponsibly in adverse weather conditions.
• Drove under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Drove aggressively and forced an accident to happen.

When you decide to file a Tennessee lawsuit against another person, you will need expert legal guidance. We suggest that you choose a Memphis car accident attorney at Bailey & Greer. We can give you and your case the personal attention you deserve. Call us today toll free at 888-470-9143, or fill out the confidential form on this page.