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Brentwood Personal Injury Lawyer

When someone else’s carelessness leaves you hurt, the last thing you need is to learn a new legal system on a tight deadline. Hines Law Firm’s Brentwood personal injury lawyers represent injured people in Brentwood and across Williamson County, so you can focus on recovering while we handle the claim.

Our Brentwood office is at 105 Westpark Drive, Suite 355, Brentwood, TN 37027, and it handles personal injury cases under Tennessee law. Founded in 2004, Hines Law Firm offers free consultations in English and Spanish, with no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

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What Personal Injury Cases Does Our Brentwood Office Handle?

 

Our Brentwood office handles personal injury claims caused by another person’s or company’s negligence. The Brentwood office focuses only on personal injury, so every case here is built around Tennessee injury law.

Cases we handle for Brentwood, Franklin, Nolensville, and the rest of Williamson County include:

  • Car and truck crashes, including collisions on I-65 and local roads
  • Motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian injuries
  • Falls and injuries on unsafe business or rental property
  • Dog bites and animal attacks
  • Serious injuries such as spinal cord, brain, and burn injuries
  • Wrongful death claims brought by surviving family members

Each type of case has its own evidence and insurance questions. The sections below explain the Tennessee rules that apply across all of them.

Truck crashes on I-65 and other highways

Crashes involving tractor-trailers and delivery trucks often involve the trucking company, its insurer, and federal safety rules. These cases call for early requests for driver logs, maintenance records, and the truck’s electronic data before they’re lost.

Wrongful death claims

When negligence causes a death, Tennessee law allows certain family members or the estate to bring a wrongful death claim. These claims generally must be filed within one year of the death, so families benefit from getting advice early.

How Long Do You Have to File an Injury Claim in Tennessee?

Tennessee generally gives injured people only one year from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, one of the shortest deadlines in the country. Tennessee’s statute of limitations can extend to two years in limited situations, such as when the at-fault person faces a criminal prosecution for the same conduct.

Type of claimGeneral deadline in Tennessee
Personal injury lawsuit1 year from the date of injury
Injury tied to a qualifying criminal prosecutionUp to 2 years in limited situations
Wrongful death lawsuit1 year from the date of death
Injury to a minorThe deadline generally begins at age 18

Why the one-year deadline matters

A year passes quickly when you’re focused on treatment, and insurers know it. Waiting for an adjuster to make an offer can run out the clock, so it helps to talk with a lawyer well before the deadline.

Claims against government entities

Claims against Tennessee cities, counties, and other government entities follow the state’s governmental tort liability rules, which have their own limits and procedures. These claims also generally must be filed within 12 months, so they need early attention.

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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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How Does Tennessee Divide Fault in an Injury Case?

Tennessee uses a modified comparative fault rule: you can recover compensation if you’re less than 50% at fault, but your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame. If you’re found 50% or more at fault, you can’t recover from the other party.

For example, if your damages total $100,000 and a jury finds you 30% at fault, you’d recover $70,000. If the jury finds you 50% at fault, you’d recover nothing, which is why insurers often push hard to shift blame.

Evidence that answers blame arguments

Video, photos of the scene and vehicle damage, event data recorder downloads, phone records, and independent witness statements can all show what really happened. We gather that evidence early, before it’s overwritten or lost.

Does Tennessee Cap Damages in Personal Injury Cases?

Yes. Tennessee generally limits noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering, to $750,000 per injured person, rising to $1,000,000 for injuries the law defines as catastrophic, according to the Tennessee Attorney General. Economic damages, such as medical bills and lost income, aren’t subject to that cap.

Limited exceptions to the cap can apply in certain cases. Tennessee also limits punitive damages, which are awarded only in rare cases involving especially reckless or intentional conduct.

Type of damagesHow Tennessee treats it
Medical expensesRecoverable without a statutory cap
Lost wages and earning capacityRecoverable without a statutory cap
Pain, suffering, and other noneconomic lossesGenerally capped at $750,000 per injured person
Noneconomic losses from catastrophic injuriesGenerally capped at $1,000,000
Punitive damagesAvailable only in rare cases and subject to separate limits

Because the cap affects how a serious case is valued, documenting future medical care and lost earning capacity is especially important in Tennessee.

What Happens After You Hire Our Brentwood Team?

Once you hire us, we take over communication with insurers and start building the claim around Tennessee’s deadlines. You’ll know what’s happening and what decisions are ahead.

  1. We confirm the filing deadline for your claim and calendar it
  2. We gather reports, photos, video, and witness information
  3. We identify every insurance policy that may apply
  4. We track your treatment, bills, and lost income
  5. We present a demand and negotiate, filing suit before the deadline if needed

Our communications team focuses on keeping clients updated throughout the case. If a lawsuit becomes necessary, we file it in time to protect your rights while negotiations continue.

Which Insurance Pays After an Injury in Brentwood?

Tennessee is an at-fault state, so the person or business that caused the injury, through its insurance, is generally responsible for your losses. Many claims involve more than one policy.

Auto liability and uninsured motorist coverage

In a vehicle crash, the at-fault driver’s liability insurance usually pays first. If that driver has no insurance or not enough, uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy may help, depending on what your policy includes.

Business, homeowner, and commercial policies

Injuries on business property are often covered by commercial liability insurance, and injuries at a private home, including many dog bites, by homeowner or renter policies. When a work vehicle causes a crash, the employer’s commercial policy may also apply.

Medical bills while the claim is pending

The at-fault party’s insurer usually pays when the claim resolves, not as bills arrive. Health insurance or medical payments coverage can cover care in the meantime, though those payers may seek repayment from the settlement.

Where Are Williamson County Injury Cases Heard?

Most Williamson County injury lawsuits are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk at the Williamson County Judicial Center, 135 Fourth Avenue South in Franklin, according to the Tennessee courts directory. Smaller claims may be filed in General Sessions Court, and Brentwood’s city court handles municipal matters at 5211 Maryland Way.

Most injury claims settle before trial, often after negotiation or mediation. When a case does go to trial, a Williamson County jury decides fault and damages under Tennessee law.

Crash reports

Depending on where a crash happened, the Brentwood Police Department, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, or the Tennessee Highway Patrol may respond. The agency named on the paperwork you received at the scene is where the report is requested.

Why Brentwood Clients Choose Hines Law Firm

Hines Law Firm has represented injured people for more than 20 years, and our Brentwood office brings that experience to Williamson County. We build each case expecting that it may go to trial.

When you work with us, you get:

  • A Brentwood office focused only on personal injury
  • Full bilingual service in English and Spanish
  • A dedicated litigation department, separate from our pre-litigation team
  • Support staff who gather records and build the file
  • Phone availability 24/7

When fault or the cause of an injury is disputed, we work with accident reconstructionists and reviewing physicians to explain what happened. That preparation gives insurers a reason to take the claim seriously.

No lawyer can promise a particular result, but we can give you an honest assessment of your claim. Call Hines Law Firm today for a free consultation with our Brentwood team.

Steps That Can Protect a Brentwood Injury Claim

Tennessee’s short deadline makes early steps especially important. Many injured people find these steps helpful:

  • Writing down the date of the injury and calendaring the one-year deadline
  • Keeping the police or incident report number
  • Taking photos of the scene, the vehicles or hazard, and your injuries
  • Getting medical care promptly and following through on treatment
  • Declining recorded statements to the other side’s insurer until you’ve spoken with a lawyer

If you’re already months past the injury, don’t assume it’s too late, but don’t wait any longer. Call us so we can check the exact deadline for your claim.

FAQs: Brentwood Personal Injury Lawyer

Here are answers to other questions people ask before hiring an injury lawyer in Brentwood.

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Is the deadline to file an injury claim in Tennessee really one year?

For most personal injury lawsuits in Tennessee, yes, the filing deadline is one year from the date of injury. Limited exceptions exist, but relying on an exception is risky, so it’s safer to treat one year as the deadline.

02

Can I recover if I was partly at fault for my injury in Brentwood?

Yes, as long as you were less than 50% at fault under Tennessee law. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, so the evidence about how the injury happened can change the outcome significantly.

03

What if I was hurt on the job in Brentwood by someone else?

If someone other than your employer caused the injury, such as another driver or a property owner, you may have a personal injury claim against that party. Our Brentwood team can review whether that kind of claim fits your situation.

04

How much does a Brentwood personal injury lawyer cost?

Our Brentwood personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, so there’s nothing to pay up front and no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. The fee terms are explained in writing before you sign.

05

Can I talk to a Brentwood injury lawyer in Spanish?

Yes. Hines Law Firm offers consultations and representation in Spanish, so you can explain what happened and review documents in the language you’re most comfortable with.

Talk With a Brentwood Personal Injury Lawyer Today

Tennessee’s one-year deadline doesn’t leave much room to wait. Call Hines Law Firm any time to schedule a free consultation with our Brentwood team in English or Spanish, and we’ll explain your options and the timeline for your claim.

Results depend on the specific facts of each case. This page provides general information about Tennessee law and is not legal advice.

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