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Jury Awards $49.2 Million in Fatal Car Accident Lawsuit

Friday, August 19th, 2011

According to the Los Angeles Times, a California jury awarded damages of $49.2 million in a car accident lawsuit in January 2011.  The car crash at issue occurred in December 2007 at a California highway traffic stop.  A highway patrol officer had pulled over a motorist and was talking to him through that motorist’s car window.  Another man, driving while intoxicated and carrying marijuana, crashed into both of them.  The patrol officer became quadriplegic while the man he pulled over was killed.  The jury awarded $10.2 million to the deceased’s parents and $39 million to the patrol officer for his injuries.

Intoxicated drivers cause fatal car accidents far too often in the United States and Tennessee.  In 2009, over 10,000 people were killed in drunk driving car accidents.  If a loved one has been injured in a car accident on Interstate 40, Interstate 240, Poplar Avenue, or anywhere in Shelby County, call the Memphis auto accident attorneys at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 to discuss your accident with an experienced personal injury attorney.  Our 28 car accident lawyers can investigate your crash and help determine if you have a claim against another driver.  If you do have a claim, NST Law will develop your case to show a defendant driver and his insurance company that our firm takes your claim seriously.  To investigate your options after a car accident, call NST Law today.

NST lawyers have experience litigating car accident cases in Memphis and Tennessee courtrooms and can present your case to a jury in the light most favorable to you. Your NST lawyer can utilize various experts to prove your medical bills, lost wages, permanent disability, and pain and suffering.  These experts, including medical specialists, vocational economists, and psychiatric doctors, can place dollar values on a victim’s medical bills, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering.  At trial, these experts can testify as to the accuracy of those figures and the process of computing those figures. NST lawyers know how to present their testimony to the jury in a clear and convincing manner.  In addition, NST lawyers can clearly convey a client’s injuries or extent of suffering to a jury or judge.  Further, NST lawyers can pursue punitive damages if a defendant driver has been convicted of driving under the influence.

For a free initial consultation on your case, call the Memphis auto accident attorneys at NST Law at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee and has handled many motor vehicle crash cases that have occurred on Interstate 40, Interstate 240, and Interstate 55.  As a result of handling car accident cases for over twenty years, NST lawyers have an in-depth understanding of Tennessee driving and insurance laws and successful courtroom techniques and strategies. To learn how Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz can fight for you to recover every dollar you are legally entitled to in your car accident case, call our personal injury law firm today.

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10-Year-Old Girl Dies in Memphis Car Accident

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, a 10-year-old girl was killed in a car accident in Memphis, Tennessee, on July 27, 2011. The accident occurred on Sam Cooper Boulevard near Mendenhall Road. Memphis police said a 62-year-old man was traveling east on Sam Cooper when he crashed into a Honda that had a flat tire. The driver of the Honda and a passenger in the Honda were taken to the hospital. The deceased child was a passenger in the Honda as well. The 62-year-old driver was cited for failure to maintain a safe lookout.

Every parent’s biggest nightmare is to lose a child. When a young child dies in a car wreck, a parent can experience extreme pain and grief. The Memphis auto accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) understand that the time immediately following a fatal car crash can be tremendously difficult for surviving loved ones. In addition to suffering emotionally and losing the companionship of the deceased, family members can be saddled with costly medical bills that must somehow be paid for. If your loved one has been killed in a car accident in Memphis or Germantown on Poplar Avenue, Union Avenue, or Walnut Grove Road, call the Tennessee auto accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 to discuss your case with one of our experienced and skilled attorneys.

At Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, we fight for our clients to recover maximum compensation for losing a loved one in a car accident. Team NST understands how to help clients recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, 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 prove the crash caused the deceased’s death and document medical bills incurred between the crash and her death. These medical expenses include hospital fees and costs for surgeries, X-rays, and medication. NST Law can also consult with vocational economists to compute the wages the deceased would have earned had the accident not prematurely ended her life. Further, NST lawyers can aggressively pursue damages for the pain, grief, and emotional distress a client suffers as a result of losing a mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, or other loved one in an auto accident.

To learn more about the resources of NST Law, call our auto accident attorneys today or visit us at www.nstlaw.com. Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, with over twenty years experience handling auto accident cases, is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee. For a free initial consultation on your car wreck case, call a Memphis car accident attorney at NST Law today at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004. Our experienced attorneys can answer your questions, address your concerns, and help figure out what your next step should be in the legal process. 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 in your case.

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According to WRCB Chattanooga, a man has been located by police and identified as the driver who caused a car accident in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on July 23, 2011. East Ridge Police reported the man drove the wrong way on Interstate 24 and crashed his Dodge Ram head-on into a Pontiac. The driver fled the scene of the crash but was caught by an East Ridge Police officer and charged with driving under the influence (“DUI”), vehicular assault, and reckless endangerment. As a result of the crash, four adults and two children were injured and taken to a local hospital.

Monday, July 25th, 2011

In Tennessee, drivers are responsible for following the law while operating motor vehicles.  These laws include following the speed limit, driving in the proper lane, and driving in the proper direction.  When a driver violates Tennessee law, that driver may be considered negligent and can be held responsible any resulting damages.  In order to recover maximum compensation in a Tennessee car accident case, a plaintiff may have to prove a defendant driver was negligent at the time of the accident.

The Tennessee auto accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) know how to prove a driver’s negligence.  For example, your NST lawyer can examine an accident report and ask to speak with the law enforcement officials who investigated the crash.  Your NST lawyer may also speak with key witnesses.  Further, your NST lawyer can hire an accident reconstruction expert to determine liability. If an investigation is not conducted in a timely fashion, key evidence may be lost forever.  To speak to a Memphis car accident attorney at NST Law, call 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 today.

At NST Law, we fight for our clients to recover maximum compensation for injuries sustained in their car accidents.  NST Law can help victims recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, permanent disability, and pain and suffering by utilizing 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.  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.  For auto 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 and ability to perform routine tasks and bodily functions.  Further, NST lawyers can aggressively pursue damages for the pain, grief, and emotional distress you suffer as a result of being involved in the accident.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Memphis, Germantown, Frayser, or Cordova, call the Shelby County auto accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  At your free initial consultation, a Team NST lawyer can answer any questions you may have, explain how a typical car accident case works, and help determine what your next step should be.  If you have been injured in a car accident in Tennessee, do not hesitate to call NST Law today.

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Tennessee Minister Killed in Recent Car Accident

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

According to the Hindustan Times, a Tennessee minister, Mariam Pitchai, died in a car accident in India on May 23, 2011. He was riding in a vehicle that crashed into another car from behind. Pitchai was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead upon arrival. Police are currently investigating the wreck.

Fatal car accidents can occur in Memphis on Interstate 40, Interstate 240, and Interstate 55. The deceased can be a mother, father, son, daughter, brother, or sister. When a person dies in a car accident, his or her surviving family members may be entitled to recover compensation for their loss. In order for surviving family members to recover maximum compensation in a car accident lawsuit, one must prove another driver was at fault or negligent. At Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”), our car accident attorneys have the resources and skillsnecessary to thoroughly investigate a crash to prove a party was liable for the crash. At NST Law, our car accident attorneys begin investigating a crash as soon as possible to find out exactly how it occurred. NST lawyers may speak with Tennessee Highway Patrol officials,Memphis Police Department officers, or key witnesses while the crash is still fresh in their minds. NST Law can also retain accident reconstruction experts to recreate the crash to prove another party was at fault. If you have lost a loved one in a car accident in Memphis or Shelby County, call the Tennessee auto accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 for a free initial consultation on your case.

By proving another party’s negligence, NST Law can help clients obtain maximum compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. After a fatal car accident, surviving family members can be responsible for paying the deceased’s hospital bills and finding ways to replace the income a deceased normally earns. These responsibilities can cause emotional and financial distress. To help clients recover these damages, NST Law can utilize various experts. For example, NST can retain medical experts to document medical bills the deceased incurred between the accident and his or her death. In addition, NST Law can retain vocational economists to compute the income a deceased would have earned had he or she not been killed in the car accident. Further, NST lawyers can fight for clients to recover damages for the emotional distress they suffer as a result of losing a parent, spouse, child, or other loved one in a car accident.

It is never too early to begin investigating a car accident case. To speak to a car accident attorney in Memphis from Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, call 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 for a free initial consultation on your case. In this free consultation, Team NST will begin to gather the facts of the accident, answer any of your questions, and figure out the proper legal strategy that suits your needs. Call NST Law today and let our Memphis car accident attorneys get started on your case.

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Government Agrees to a $3.25 million Settlement for Fatal Crash As Reported By Memphis Car Accident Lawyers

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

According to the Chicago Tribune, a judge has approved a $3.25 million settlement in a lawsuit against the federal government over a crash that resulted in the death of a man and his daughter.  The man and his daughter were on their way to school when they were struck by an automobile driven by a U.S. Marshall.

A number of factors contribute to car accidents, and many are the result of negligence of drivers who are in a hurry. Some other factors that contribute to car accidents are driving while distracted, traffic law violations, driver fatigue, aggressive driving, equipment failure, and road conditions.

The type of damages that can be recovered as a result of the negligence of another driver are as follows: medical and funeral expenses connected to the death caused by the negligence of another driver; loss of the decedent’s expected earnings between the time of the death caused by the accident and the projected work retirement age; damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish; loss of consortium, care, and companionship of the survivors; and loss of benefits such as pension plans, medical coverage for the family, and 401k’s.

In many wrongful death cases, the 28 lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC will hire accident reconstructionists, vocational experts, forensic economists and other experts to prove the damages of an individual.

In determining the value of a case, the Memphis car accident lawyers of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC will do an in depth study to understand the lifestyle of the deceased.  This study will include talking to many individuals who knew the deceased to demonstrate the type of lifestyle that the deceased had lived.  In many cases, an individual’s lifestyle will make a difference in the type of recovery that may be obtained.

The Memphis car accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC, a firm located in Memphis, Tennessee, have the resources to pursue damages for victims of car and trucking accidents involving government vehicles.  If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence of a government driver, contact the Memphis car accident lawyers of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC at (901) 683-7000 or by email through our web contact form on www.nstlaw.com.

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Memphis Car Crash Lawyers Help Victims of Fatal Car Crashes in Memphis and Shelby County Tennessee

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, a 44-year-old man was recently killed in a car crash on a Memphis interstate.  This man was driving on Interstate 240 when he changed lanes and was rear-ended by another car.  He was subsequently pronounced dead.  The other car ran into a ditch and flipped over.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident on I-240, I-40, I-55, I-385 or any other highway in Memphis or Shelby County, call Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz today at (901) 683-7000.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, also known as NST Law, has pursued damages for victims of car crashes and their families for over twenty years and knows how dangerous interstate car accidents can be.  Losing a loved one can be difficult and painful, and at NST we have the resources to fight for clients to receive maximum compensation for their losses. We have the knowledge to help victims of auto accidents and their families recover damages for pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages.  In the past, NST has retained economic experts to document current and future medical bills and forensic experts to recreate the scene of an accident.  Staying current with litigation techniques and courtroom trends, the Tennessee car crash lawyers at NST have the tools to help clients receive fair and just compensation and recover damages for the negligence of others.

Call the Memphis car crash lawyers of Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz today at (901) 683-7000 or visit us at www.nstlaw.com if you have been injured or lost a loved one in a car accident in Memphis or Shelby County.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz is the largest plaintiff’s law firm in Tennessee that pursues compensation for clients injured as a result of someone else’s negligence in car accidents in Memphis, Germantown, Frayser, Cordova, and all of Shelby County.  NST has 28 lawyers and a support staff of over 100 ready and willing to help victims of car crashes in Memphis.

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Using High-Tech Tools In A Memphis Trucking Accident Trial in Tennessee

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Getting in an accident with a commercial truck that weighs 80,000 pounds can cause serious and potentially fatal injuries. Victims of trucking accidents in Tennessee need lawyers who care about them personally and will do everything in their power to fight for fair and just compensation. Knowledge of the law is also key. The lawyers of Nahon, Saharovich, & Trotz (“NST Law”) pursue compensation for clients who have been injured in trucking accidents in Memphis and throughout Tennessee and look out for the best interests of each client. If you have been injured in a trucking accident on I-40, I-240, I-55, or any other road or highway in Tennessee, call NST today at (901) 683-7000.

Since trucking accident cases are often complex, the lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz frequently use high-tech tools during the trial preparation process and the trial itself. NST lawyers know how to analyze data that determines whether a truck driver’s log matches up to the truck’s actual location at the time of the accident. This is important because trucking regulations limit the amount of hours a driver can be on duty per day and require truck drivers to keep records of their whereabouts. When it comes to the trial, the NST Team knows how to utilize technology to present a client’s case clearly to a jury. Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz lawyers keep up with the latest courtroom trends and can use technology to smoothly show depositions and introduce documents and evidence in a jury-friendly manner.

If you have been in a truck accident in Memphis, Shelby County, or any other part of Tennessee, call Nahon, Saharovich, & Trotz today at (901) 683-7000 and let our team go to work for you. NST is the largest plaintiff’s law firm in Tennessee that helps injured people recover damages as a result of trucking accidents, serving Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and all surrounding counties in Tennessee. Our knowledge of Tennessee insurance and liability laws allow us to do everything possible to help you receive all of the compensation you are legally entitled to. It is never too early to consult with a lawyer, and the Memphis truck accident attorneys at NST are ready to give you the care you deserve.

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Statistics About Fatal Car Crashes By Car Crash Attorney Memphis

Friday, March 11th, 2011

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009 there were 30,797 fatal crashes in the United States.  The majority (63%) of persons killed or severely injured in traffic crashes were drivers. (passengers 28%, motorcyclists 4%, pedestrians 3%, pedal cyclists 2%)

The law firm of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC is the largest personal injury law firm in Tennessee and has 28 lawyers and a staff of over 100 people dedicated to representing the families of individuals who have been killed or severely injured in traffic crashes. For over 20 years, the law firm has represented families throughout the mid-south who have been devastated as a result of an automobile crash that has killed a loved one.  The law firm of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC has a section of lawyers and dedicated paralegals who handle wrongful death cases.

In such cases, the firm also utilizes the service of accident reconstructionists, investigators, forensic economists, and other medical experts.  In many wrongful death cases, NST lawyers direct the investigator and accident reconstructionist to go to the scene of the crash to take measurements of skid marks, interview witnesses and take necessary video and pictures of the scene.  This information is crucial in the development of the wrongful death case.  Subsequently, NST Law retains the experts necessary to show that the death was caused, in whole or part, by the negligent driver and that the negligent driver was legally responsible for the victim’s death and that the surviving spouse and/or dependents are entitled economic damages that have resulted from the victim’s death.  In determining the amount of money which can be collected for wrongful death cases as a result of car crashes, Nahon, Saharovich and Trotz, PLC retains the services of forensic economists to estimate the amount of wages the person who died would have earned if they had lived.

The 28 lawyers of NST Law are ready and willing to help the families of victims of fatal car crashes.  Lawyers at NST Law are licensed in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi and have the experience necessary to pursue wrongful death cases.

Call NST to speak to a Car Crash Attorney Memphis at 901-683-7000 or visit us at our webpage at www.nstlaw.com.

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