You may hear all kinds of advice from people regarding what to do and what not to do in the event of a car accident. We advise our clients to keep it simple:

• Get medical treatment: First and foremost, make sure you and the occupants of your vehicle are safe. Be sure to get checked out by medical professionals, even if you don’t think you need to ride in the ambulance to the emergency room. Also, be sure to get treatment if symptoms arise after you leave the scene of your accident. Know that some very dangerous conditions can lead to long-term effects and even death if left untreated, and some of these have delayed symptoms.
• Take pictures: If you are able, take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries. These can be important evidence in your case. If you cannot take this step yourself, ask a friend or family member to do so for you.
• Get information from witnesses: If you are able, talk to any witnesses and get their contact information. Our car accident attorneys in Memphis can call on witnesses to provide additional perspectives of your accident. Be especially sure to get the contact information, insurance information, and vehicle information of anyone involved in the crash.
• Call an attorney: Do not try to go through an auto accident claim process on your own. The earlier you get in touch with a knowledgeable car accident lawyer, the sooner your legal team can start gathering evidence, speaking to the insurance company, and working toward a successful resolution of your claim.
• Do not talk to the insurance company: You will probably get a call from the insurance company for the other party in your accident. Do not talk to them. Insurance companies are notorious for taking advantage of victims by offering them less than optimal settlements or tricking them into making damaging statements. Instead, redirect calls from the insurance company to your legal counsel.
• Keep bills and receipts that pertain to your injuries: Save any bills and receipts that relate to your injuries. We can always help you collect these bills later, but it is easier if you start saving them right away.

Even if you were unable to follow all of these steps, our attorneys are available to help. Contact us as soon as possible and let us advise you of the next steps in your case.

Compensation for a car accident injury may come in a settlement or court verdict. You can recover compensation for both tangible and intangible losses you experienced as a direct result of the accident.

If you are injured in an auto accident in Memphis, we know you have many lawyers to choose from. However, you should know why so many people trust us to be their voice after serious accidents:

There are many causes of car accidents, and our attorneys have experience investigating various types of crashes to identify all the potentially liable parties. Some of the types of accident cases we handle include:

• Distracted driving
• Drunk drivers
• Failure to yield
• Braking too late or too early
• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Ignoring traffic directions

• Drowsy driving
• Tailgating
• Aggressive driving
• Driver error
• Defective vehicles
• Dangerous road conditions

Motor vehicle accidents can cause a nearly unlimited list of injuries, both physical and emotional. The most common car wreck injuries we see at Reaves Law Firm, PLLC include:

• Whiplash
• Broken bones
• Lacerations
• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries and back injuries

• Neck injuries
• Concussions
• Internal bleeding and injuries to organs
• Fatal injuries

If you have experienced these or any other injuries due to a car accident, our respected personal injury attorneys in Memphis can assess your case and explain your right to compensation.

HOW A CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY CAN HELP YOU

When you are hurt in a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed by your injuries, recovery, and bills. The last thing you want to think about is the complexity of legal issues associated with bringing a claim. An experienced car accident attorney from Reaves Law Firm, PLLC can take this stress off your plate and handle all legal aspects of your case. We will do this with minimal interference in your life so that you can focus on a full recovery and return to normal.

Insurance companies play a major role in car accident claims. Insurance companies are big businesses that make a profit by offering the lowest possible car accident settlements for injury claims. They do this by taking advantage of victims like you. With a seasoned car accident attorney from Reaves Law Firm, PLLC on your side, you can be sure that you will have a strong voice in this process. Our team will fight for the maximum compensation allowed to you by law.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER?

At Reaves Law Firm, PLLC, we believe that everyone should have access to high-quality legal representation. Attorney fees should not prevent you from being able to hire qualified legal professionals. This is why we offer our services at no cost to you unless we win your claim.

We operate on a contingency-fee basis, which means that we will take a fraction of your ultimate settlement as our legal fees. In the unlikely event that we are unable to recover any compensation for you, you would not owe us anything.

This arrangement enables you to get the strong representation you need, without having to pay anything upfront.