Car accidents are sudden, violent events that often result in severe harm to the occupants of the vehicles involved. Serious injury collisions are more often than not directly caused by negligence on the part of one or more parties.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you likely have questions about the injuries you’ve suffered. Is my injury common? How can I be sure I’m getting the medical treatment my injury requires? Is it worth filing a personal injury claim? What type of compensation might I be owed?

The attorneys at The Terry Law Firm are here to discuss the specifics of your case and answer these questions and more. We have been seeking justice for those who have been hurt in car accidents since 1960.

Let us provide an honest evaluation of your case as soon as you call us or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

Common Car Accident Injuries in Morristown, TN

Some frequently reported car accident injuries include:

  • Herniated Discs
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Internal Organ Injuries
  • Broken Bones and Fractures
  • Muscle Strains
  • Nerve Damage
  • Neck Injuries (including Whiplash)

Tragically, some car accident injuries could prove to be fatal. If someone dies due to the negligence of another driver or other responsible party, the surviving family members could be eligible to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit to seek damages, including compensation for the victim’s final medical bills, funeral costs, loss of support, and more.

Types of Car Accident Injuries in Morristown

Tennessee Car Accident Injury Statistics

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security tracks crash data through its TITAN (Tennessee Integrated Traffic Analysis Network) system. In 2024, Tennessee recorded 175,242 total traffic crashes and 1,126 traffic fatalities statewide.

Hamblen County reported 1,568 total crashes in 2024 and 1,616 in 2023. Traffic fatalities in the county rose sharply in 2024, with 10 fatalities recorded compared to just one during the same period in 2023. Three of those fatalities involved motorcyclists and six involved drivers aged 65 or older.

Greene County reported 1,538 total crashes in 2024, consistent with the 1,535 reported in 2023.

Car Accident Injury Settlement Amounts in Morristown

Many car accident cases are ultimately resolved through settlements. Insurance companies frequently decide that settling a case is less costly than paying to go to trial and risking a possible judgment.

When settlements prove to be impossible, a case could go to trial and an injury victim could be awarded compensatory damages. These are usually a combination of economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical bills, lost income, and property damage. Non-economic damages are for harms that don’t come with a clear price tag, like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium.

Tennessee has adopted a modified comparative fault system, meaning that a plaintiff can recover damages so long as their negligence was less than the defendant’s (meaning not more than 50 percent at fault). A plaintiff’s damages are then reduced in proportion to their own negligence. For example, a person who is awarded $100,000 in a car accident case but is found to have been 15 percent at fault would have their damages reduced by $15,000, and they would ultimately receive $85,000.

The Terry Law Firm has a record of recovering significant compensation for our clients. For example, a few of our settlements include $5.3 million in a tractor-trailer negligence case, $1 million in a commercial vehicle negligence case, and $1 million in a distracted truck driver case. We also obtained $825,000 in a tractor-trailer negligence case, $760,000 in a distracted truck driver case, and $750,000 for a head injury victim in a tractor-trailer negligence case.

How Can The Terry Law Firm in Morristown Help Me?

If you have been hurt in an accident, our team is ready to stand up and fight for you. We know that any successful case starts with a thorough investigation. We’ll make sure that no stone is left unturned when building a convincing case on your behalf.

We know that your focus should be on your recovery and your family, so we’ll handle the discussions and negotiations with the insurance companies and other parties on your behalf. We will work to negotiate for a fair settlement that covers all of your past, present, and future needs. If the insurance company refuses to extend an acceptable offer, we won’t hesitate to file a lawsuit and take your case to court.

Our team won’t be intimidated by insurance companies, nor will we accept anything less than what you need and deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that we won’t get paid unless we recover money for you.

The Terry Law Firm offers more than a century of combined legal experience. We are ready to put all of our experience and skill to work for you. Call us or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with us today.

About The Terry Law Firm

  • Award-winning auto accident lawyers with proven results
  • Founded on offering small-town, homegrown service
  • Highly responsive to all emails, calls, and inquiries
  • Over 50 years of collective experience in complex car and truck accident cases
  • Every case handled personally by our caring team