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# Car Accident Lawyer Serving All of Tennessee
[Bart Durham Injury Law](https://news.bartdurham.com/blog/author/bart-durham-injury-law) [Car Accidents](https://news.bartdurham.com/blog/tag/car-accidents), [Tennessee](https://news.bartdurham.com/blog/tag/tennessee)
## Car Accident Lawyer Serving All of Tennessee
Start Your Free Case Review Now - Call (615) 242-9000
Since 1975, Bart Durham Injury Law has represented drivers and passengers across Nashville and Tennessee. We step in immediately to handle the insurance adjusters, manage the paperwork, and fight for your settlement while you focus on moving forward.
## Navigating Nashville Car Accident Claims
Whether you are dealing with an intersection T-bone, a highway rollover, or a rideshare collision, insurers use the exact same playbook: delay the process, dispute fault, and make lowball initial offers.
Our attorneys know Nashville’s traffic patterns and anticipate these adjuster tactics from day one.
## Two Critical Tennessee Laws to Know
1\. You Only Have One Year to File
Tennessee enforces a strict one-year deadline to file a car accident lawsuit, starting from the date of the crash (Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104).
Insurance companies actively track this timeline: claims that drag past the nine-month mark without litigation often see reduced settlement offers.
2\. Shared Fault Doesn't Ruin Your Claim
Under Tennessee’s modified comparative fault rule (McIntyre v. Balentine), you can recover damages as long as you are less than 50% at fault. Your compensation is simply reduced by your percentage of blame.
Insurers frequently try to assign you a high percentage of fault in the chaotic first days after a crash, making early legal representation critical.
### The First 24 Hours
1. Call the police: Get a formal report number, regardless of how minor the crash seems.
2. Document the scene: Photograph vehicle damage, roadway debris, and traffic signals before moving cars.
3. Exchange details: Collect names, insurance information, and license plate numbers.
4. Establish an official timeline: Seek a professional evaluation the same day. Creating a formal, same-day record directly connects the collision to your claim and ensures your documentation is complete from day one.
5. Decline recorded statements: Do not speak to the at-fault driver's insurance company until an attorney reviews your claim. Any estimate you give regarding speed, distance, or timing will be used against you.
6. Save a paper trail: Keep every bill, repair estimate, and insurance letter in a single folder.
### Common Questions
- What does a lawyer cost? We work on a contingency-fee basis. We cover all case-building costs upfront, and you pay zero legal fees unless we secure a settlement or verdict in your favor.
- Will my case go to trial? Most car accident claims settle out of court. However, we prepare every case for trial from the beginning. This leverage forces insurers to offer fair settlements rather than risk facing us in front of a jury.
- What if the other driver was uninsured? Tennessee requires liability insurance, but many drivers drive without it. In these cases, we pursue compensation through the uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own auto policy.
## Nashville Calls Bart Durham
Our attorneys routinely negotiate with regional insurance carriers and track their claim-handling procedures from the initial notice to the final check. We know what your case is actually worth.
Get Your Free Case Review Today - Call (615) 242-9000
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