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Brentwood, TN Attorney

An accident, a workplace injury, or a criminal charge does not just cost you a day. It costs you income you were counting on, time you cannot get back, and the simple certainty that you had things handled. Whatever brought you here, that is not a weight you should have to carry by yourself.

The Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines represent clients throughout Brentwood, Tennessee, across personal injury, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense matters. Matthew is a trial attorney who prepares every case as if it were headed to a verdict, which is what makes insurance companies and prosecutors take a case seriously. We work in English and Spanish, with no fee unless we win on injury and workers’ comp matters

Call (678) 310-2800 for a free consultation with our Brentwood team today

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Do We Handle Your Case in Brentwood?

Yes, if you were hurt by someone else’s negligence, injured on the job, or are facing a criminal charge in or around Brentwood, our team can help. We do not take medical malpractice cases, so we can tell you quickly whether a personal injury matter is a fit.

We handle:

  • Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
  • Serious and catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord, brain, burn, and amputation injuries
  • Workers’ compensation claims, including denied and disputed claims
  • Wrongful death
  • Criminal defense, including DUI and other charges

If you are not sure whether you have a case, tell us what happened and we will give you a straight answer.

Car accidents are the most common injury claims we handle in Brentwood, and they are rarely as simple as the insurance company makes them sound. The driver who caused the crash should answer for the harm, and the same holds true for other injury causes: slip and falls, dog bites, and serious workplace or premises injuries. This work is the heart of our personal injury practice.

What should you do after an accident in Brentwood?

Get medical care, document the scene, and get the names of any witnesses. Photos, prompt medical attention, and early documentation all protect both your health and your claim. The sooner the facts are preserved, the stronger your case tends to be.

How does fault affect your claim in Tennessee?

Tennessee follows a modified comparative fault rule: if you were partly responsible for the accident, you can generally still recover as long as you were less than 50 percent at fault, with your recovery reduced by your share. Insurers often push hardest on fault precisely because it is where they can reduce what they pay, which is why how it is handled early can shape the entire outcome.

What if the other driver was uninsured?

You may still have options. Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can step in, and more than one party may share responsibility for what happened. Finding every available source of recovery is a central part of our work.

What about serious and catastrophic injuries?

Some injuries change everything, and those cases demand a different level of preparation. A serious claim has to account for a lifetime of medical care and lost earning power, not just the bills you have already received. We build these cases for the long term, not the fast check — and when negligence takes a life, Tennessee law allows certain family members to bring a wrongful death claim.

This work is handled on a contingency fee: no fee unless we win, and your first consultation is free.

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“Thank you all for the help during the time of uncertainty , very attentive and very professional group of individuals especially Julian who is a very great part of the team. Took time out of his day to reach out to you either through email or phone call. Your questions will be answered. Thank you all for the great help. 🙏🏽”

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“They are a team of very responsible, kind and dedicated professionals, they were always aware of all the details of the case and keeping us informed about each step we should take, I recommend them 100% Thanks so much, Great job”

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“They are an excellent team, they always attended to all my concerns, defending my rights and representing me throughout the process.  they always made me feel calm and trusting of them.  I highly recommend them.  They met all my expectations.”

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“Helped me so much during my accident. I recommend this firm to everyone I know and meet they’re just that amazing and I love that their team is bilingual!!”

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Workers’ Compensation Claims in Brentwood

Tennessee’s workers’ compensation system is supposed to cover your medical care and lost wages after a workplace injury, but claims get delayed, disputed, and denied more often than most injured workers expect. Our workers’ compensation team helps Brentwood workers get the medical treatment and wage benefits they are entitled to.

What should you do after a workplace injury?

Report the injury to your employer right away, get medical treatment, and keep your own records of what happened and when. Tennessee’s workers’ comp system has specific notice and filing requirements, and missing them can jeopardize a valid claim.

What if your claim has been denied or disputed?

You do not have to accept a denial as the final word. Insurance carriers dispute claims for reasons that do not always hold up, from disputing whether an injury is work-related to downplaying its severity. We handle denied and disputed claims specifically, and there is no fee unless we recover benefits for you.

What can a workers’ comp claim recover?

Generally, medical treatment for the injury and a portion of your lost wages while you cannot work, along with benefits for permanent impairment in more serious cases. What a claim should include is easy for an insurer to shortchange, especially on the future-care and long-term-impairment side.

Criminal Defense in Brentwood

Facing a criminal charge, including a DUI, means facing consequences that can follow you for years: your driving privileges, your record, and in some cases your freedom. Our criminal defense attorneys represent Brentwood clients from the first court appearance through trial.

What should you do if you’re charged with a crime in Brentwood?

Say as little as possible until you have a lawyer, and get one involved as early as you can. Prosecutors move quickly, and the earlier a defense attorney is involved, the more options are usually still on the table.

How soon do you need a lawyer?

Immediately, if at all possible. Early involvement can affect bail conditions, what evidence gets challenged, and how the case is charged in the first place. We prepare every case as though it is going in front of a jury.

Tennessee’s Deadlines and Damages Rules

Tennessee gives injured people a shorter window to file than many states: generally one year from the date of the injury for a personal injury claim, and Tennessee law also places a cap on the non-economic damages (pain and suffering) a jury may award in most standard injury cases, with a higher cap available in catastrophic injury cases.

That shorter timeline is one more reason not to wait before reaching out.

Hurt, hurt on the job, or facing a charge in Brentwood? Call (678) 310-2800 for a free case review.

Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Claim

A strong case can still lose value through a few common missteps early on:

  • Giving an insurance company a recorded statement before talking to a lawyer.
  • Accepting a fast settlement offer before you know the full extent of your injuries.
  • Missing a workers’ comp notice or filing deadline.
  • Posting about the accident, injury, or charge on social media.
  • Waiting too long, and letting evidence or a filing deadline slip away.

None of these feel like mistakes at the time, which is exactly why they work against you later.

Why Choose Our Brentwood Team

  • A trial lawyer, not just a settler. Matthew prepares every case, whether it is a personal injury claim, a workers’ comp dispute, or a criminal charge, as if it will go to a verdict, and insurers and prosecutors weigh that when they decide how to handle a case.
  • Bilingual from start to finish. A large part of our client base is Spanish-speaking, and we handle cases in English and Spanish so nothing important is lost.
  • No fee unless we win on personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. Your first consultation is always free.

Questions Brentwood Clients Ask Us

Do you handle cases outside of personal injury?

Yes. Alongside personal injury, we represent Brentwood clients in workers’ compensation and criminal defense matters. If you are not sure which practice area fits your situation, call us and we will point you in the right direction.

How much does it cost to talk to someone?

Nothing. Consultations are free. Personal injury and workers’ compensation cases are handled on a contingency fee, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover for you.

How long will my case take?

It depends on the type of case and whether the other side negotiates fairly. Some claims resolve in a few months; serious injury cases and contested criminal matters take longer, especially when the full picture has to be documented first.

Do you speak Spanish?

Yes. We handle cases in both English and Spanish, and a significant part of our client base is Spanish-speaking.

Talk to Our Brentwood Team Today

Whatever brought you here — an injury, a workers’ comp dispute, or a criminal charge — you do not have to figure out your next step alone. The Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines offers free, confidential consultations to Brentwood clients in English and Spanish, with no fee unless we win on injury and workers’ comp matters.

Call us at (678) 310-2800, or reach our team through our contact page, and let a trial attorney take a look at what happened to you.

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