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Drunk Driver Kills Bicyclist in Tennessee

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

According to the Associated Press, an East Tennessee man was charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”) after crashing into two bicyclists in Newport, Tennessee, on July 12, 2011.  One bicyclist died in the crash and the other suffered minor injuries.  The Tennessee Highway Patrol accident report stated the driver had been drinking alcohol prior to causing the crash.  Police say additional charges may be filed against the driver.

Bicycle accidents can produce devastating results.  A rider’s helmet and protective gear may not protect him from the impact of a moving car or truck.  It is not unusual for a bicycle accident to permanently disable a cyclist or even kill a cyclist.  If you have lost a loved one in a bicycle accident in Tennessee, call the Memphis bicycle accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 today for a free initial consultation on your case.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, also known as NST Law, has handled bicycle crash cases for over two decades and knows how to fight for family members to recover maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering stemming from losing a loved one in a bicycle accident.

One way a driver can be negligent is by driving under the influence of alcohol.  NST lawyers can prove negligence by retaining a toxicologist to administer and interpret a drug test.  When a Team NST lawyer can prove another driver’s negligence, a client is more likely to recover maximum damages in a bicycle accident case. For the damages portion of a claim, NST lawyers fight for clients to obtain maximum compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.  NST lawyers may consult with doctors and medical specialists who can determine and prove the crash caused a bicyclist’s death. NST lawyers have years of experience interpreting medical data and speaking with medical experts.  NST lawyers can also retain medical and economic experts to document medical bills incurred by the deceased, such as surgeries, CT scans, and X-rays.  NST lawyers can retain a vocational economist to compute future lost wages.  Since lost wages and medical bills can be burdensome and stressful, NST lawyers can fight for families to recover damages for the pain and suffering they experience as a result of the crash.  NST Law can determine the extent of one’s mental pain and anguish by retaining the services of psychiatric experts and doctors.

To learn more about the resources of NST Law, call our bicycle accident attorneys today.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, with over twenty years handling bicycle and auto accident cases, is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee. For a free initial consultation on your case, call a Memphis bicycle accident lawyer at NST Law today at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004. Let NST Law put our resources, knowledge, and familiarity with Tennessee driving and insurance laws towards helping you recover every dollar you are legally entitled to in your case.

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9-Year-Old Chattanooga Tennessee Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, a 9-year-old boy was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Chattanooga on June 24, 2011.  The boy was crossing Dodds Avenue when a car crashed into him.  The car proceeded to drive away and dragged the bike as it left the scene of the accident.  The victim is currently in the hospital with back and shoulder injuries, and police are searching for the hit-and-run driver.

The Memphis bicycle accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) understand the devastating injuries that can occur when a motor vehicle crashes into a bicyclist, such as neck injury, shoulder pain, vertebrae damage, paraplegia, and quadriplegia.  Injured victims can be forced undergo expensive medical surgeries and procedures in addition to physical therapy and rehabilitation programs.  If you have been hit by a car while riding a bicycle on a Memphis street such as Poplar Avenue, Union Avenue, Kirby Parkway, or Germantown Road, call Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 to discuss your case with one of our experienced Tennessee bicycle accident attorneys.

At Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, we fight for our clients to recover maximum compensation for injuries sustained in their bicycle accidents.  Team NST can help victims recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, permanent disability, and pain and suffering by utilizing knowledge of Tennessee driving and insurance laws and the services of various experts.  For example, NST Law can retain medical experts to clearly explain your injuries to a defendant or jury.  These experts can also document past medical bills and project future medical expenses you may require as part of the recovery process, such as surgeries, physical therapy, medication, and doctor’s visits.  For bicycle accident cases involving permanent and debilitating injuries, NST Law may commission a day-in-the-life video to illustrate how the injuries caused by the crash affect your daily life.  NST Law may also consult with vocational economists to compute lost wages or diminished earning potential if injuries sustained in a crash hinder your ability to fully perform your job.  Further, NST lawyers aggressively pursue damages for pain, grief, and emotional distress you suffer as a result of being involved in the accident.

Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee, has pursued maximum damages for victims of bicycle accidents in Tennessee for over two decades.  With 28 attorneys and a support staff of over 100 paralegals and investigators, NST Law has the tools to help you recover every dollar you are legally entitled to. For a free initial consultation on your case, call NST Law at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  NST Law can answer any questions you may have and help formulate a legal plan that fits your specific needs.  Call Team NST today or visit us online at www.nstlaw.com to learn how our Tennessee personal injury law firm can help you.

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Tennessee Bicycle Accident Attorneys at NST Law Report States Enact Legislation to Protect Bicyclists

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

According to USA Today, many states are enacting laws that protect the interests of bicyclists.  Since 2000, the number of bicyclists on roads has increased greatly.  From 2000-2009, the number of adults who commute to work has increased 44%, according to the Census Bureau. United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said that over the last 20 years, “walking and biking trips have more than doubled as more people look for opportunities to leave the car at home, reduce their impact on the environment and stay in shape.”  Tennessee, in particular, has passed a three-foot passing law and created new traffic offenses for motorists, failing to exercise due care when passing a bicyclist and failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

The Tennessee bicycle accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) understand the devastating injuries that can occur when a car crashes into a bicyclist, such as neck injury, vertebrae damage, paraplegia, and quadriplegia.  Injured victims can be forced to miss work and undergo expensive medical surgeries and procedures.  If you have been hit by a car while riding a bicycle on a Memphis street such as Poplar Avenue, White Station Road, or Germantown Road, call the Tennessee bicycle accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.

At Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”), we fight for our clients to recover maximum compensation for injuries sustained in their bicycle accidents.  Team NST helps victims recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, permanent disability, and pain and suffering by utilizing various experts and applying knowledge of Tennessee driving and insurance laws.  For example, NST Law can retain medical experts to clearly explain a client’s injuries to a jury, document past medical bills, and project future medical expenses a victim could require.  For auto accident cases involving permanent and debilitating injuries, NST lawyers can commission a day-in-the-life video to illustrate how the injuries caused by the crash affect a client’s daily life and can consult with vocational economists to compute future lost wages or diminished earning capacity if injuries hinder a client’s ability to fully perform his or her job.  Further, NST lawyers aggressively pursue damages for pain, grief, and emotional distress a client suffers as a result of the accident.

To learn more about the resources of NST Law, call our bicycle accident attorneys today.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, with over twenty years handling bicycle and auto accident cases, is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee. For a free consultation on your case, call a Tennessee bicycle accident lawyer at NST today at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004. Let NST Law put our resources, knowledge, and familiarity with Tennessee courts and procedures towards helping you recover every dollar you are legally entitled to.

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Tennessee Bicyclists Seek Protection from Negligent Drivers

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

April 17, 2011 – According to WSMV Nashville, many Tennessee bicyclists believe the state of Tennessee does not sufficiently protect bicyclists that have been hit by motor vehicles. One cyclist even said that drivers who crash into bicyclists in Tennessee are treated no differently than if they were to run into animals on the side of the road.  Much of the outrage stems from a February 2011 accident in Middle Tennessee when a bicyclist almost died after being hit by a dump truck.  The truck driver was ultimately cleared of all charges, including a $50 fine for driving within 3 feet of a cyclist, after a Tennessee Department of Safety investigation. Recently, the Tennessee Transportation Committee responded to calls from concerned cyclists by passing a bill that would impose a $250 fine against a driver for the unsafe passing of a pedestrian or cyclist.  Tennessee cyclists continue to seek change and feel it is time for their interests to be better protected.

If a negligent driver causes a car accident that injures other drivers or passengers, the victims may recover damages for injuries or losses under Tennessee law.  If a negligent driver crashes into a bicyclist, that cyclist can suffer many of the same types of injuries as an injured driver or passenger. At Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”), our Tennessee personal injury lawyers are committed to helping bicyclists recover damages for injuries sustained after being hit by a car or truck on Poplar Avenue, Germantown Road, Union Avenue, or other Memphis or Tennessee roads.  Your NST lawyer will aggressively fight for you to receive the compensation you deserve, such as damages for medical bills, lost wages, permanent disability, and pain and suffering.  Your NST lawyer will first try to reach a fair settlement with the driver’s insurance company, but if a reasonable deal cannot be reached, your NST lawyer will be prepared to file a lawsuit and fight for you in court.  Do not hesitate to call NST today at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 if you have been hit by a car or truck while riding your bicycle.

NST Law is the largest plaintiff’s law firm in Tennessee that pursues maximum compensation for persons hit by cars or trucks in Tennessee and has offices in Memphis, Jackson, and Knoxville. To speak to a Tennessee bicycle accident attorney about your bicycle accident injuries, call the Tennessee motor vehicle accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at (901) 683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.

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