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Truck crashes into Horse in Madison County, Tennessee, and Kills One Rider

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

According to WMC Memphis, a motorist crashed into two horses with riders in Madison County, Tennessee, on May 31, 2011. Investigators say a truck was traveling north on Diamond Cove Road when it hit a horse ridden by a 21-year-old male and 12-year-old girl.  The truck then hit the second horse, ridden by a 20-year-old male.  The 12-year-old girl was thrown from the horse and pronounced dead at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.  The other riders were treated for minor injuries at the hospital.  Immediately after the crash, the driver of the truck removed his license plate from his vehicle and drove away.  Police are currently searching for the driver of the truck.

In Tennessee, drivers must exercise caution while behind the wheel and follow certain safety measures.  When a driver operates a vehicle recklessly, that driver may be considered negligent. If a loved one has been killed in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you may have a claim and could be entitled to compensation.  To investigate your options and learn how an experienced car accident attorney can assist in your case, call the Jackson auto accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz today at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, also known as NST Law, has handled car accident cases in Tennessee for over twenty years and has the resources to prove another driver was at fault to help you recover maximum compensation for your loss.

To prove negligence, your NST lawyer may speak to witnesses or local police to determine the official cause of the crash.  Your NST lawyer may also hire investigators to search for evidence at the scene of the accident and reconstruction experts to recreate the crash.  By proving negligence, your Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz lawyer can help you recover maximum compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.  Team NST uses a wide array of resources and experts to prove these damages.  For example, your NST lawyer can consult with doctors who are able to prove a crash caused a victim’s death.  Your NST lawyer can also consult with medical personnel to document medical bills incurred between the crash and victim’s death, and your NST lawyer may retain economic experts to calculate lost wages and loss of future income.  Your NST lawyer can also pursue damages for the emotional pain and distress you suffer after losing a loved one in an accident. At Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, our goal is to help you recover every dollar you are legally entitled to, and we do our best to take care of you every step of the way.

To speak to a Jackson car accident attorney, call Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  NST Law is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee that handles car accident cases throughout the state.  NST lawyers have helped clients recover maximum compensation in motor vehicle accident lawsuits for over two decades.  Let an experienced Team NST lawyer get started on investigating your case today.

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Memphis, Tennessee Ranked Seventh Most Dangerous City for Pedestrians According to Study

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

According to the Commercial Appeal, of the 54 largest metro areas in the United States, Memphis, Tennessee, was named the seventh most dangerous for pedestrians and walkers in a recent study released by Transportation for America in May 2011.  From 2000-2009, 266 pedestrians were killed in Memphis.  The study says that adding sidewalks and bike lanes, shortening crossing distances, and installing crosswalks are measures for increasing protection for pedestrians that cities should look into.

Although Memphis’ ranking in this study improved from fifth most dangerous in 2009, it is clear Memphis has room for more improvement.  During the warmer summer months, the number of pedestrians on Memphis and Shelby County streets such as Poplar Avenue increases.  More Memphians walk to work and walk for exercise.  As the number of pedestrians increases, it is important for drivers to be aware of and exercise caution around pedestrians.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident with a vehicle, call the Memphis pedestrian accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”) at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004 for legal advice.  If a negligent driver caused your accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries. To prove another driver’s negligence, NST Law can review the accident report, speak to witnesses, or speak to police officers that were at the scene of the crash.  NST lawyers also have knowledge of Tennessee driving and insurance laws and can apply them to the unique facts of your case to file a claim on your behalf.

For the damages portion of a claim, NST lawyers fight for clients to obtain maximum compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, permanent disability and lost wages.  NST lawyers may consult with doctors and specialists who can determine and prove the crash caused a pedestrian victim’s injuries or 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 current and future medical bills, such as surgeries, physical therapy, CT scans, X-rays, and other medical procedures.  If a pedestrian accident forces a victim to miss work or affects a victim’s ability to fully perform his or her job, NST lawyers can retain a vocational economist to compute lost wages and future diminished earning potential.  Since lost wages and medical bills can be burdensome and stressful, NST lawyers fight for victims to recover damages for the pain and suffering they experience as a result of the crash.

To speak to a Tennessee pedestrian accident lawyer at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, call 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  By calling NST Law, you will receive a free initial consultation with one of our pedestrian accident lawyers.  We can review the accident report, answer your questions, and determine the next step and proper course of action for your case.  NST Law, with offices in Memphis, Jackson, and Knoxville, is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee that pursues maximum compensation for persons hit by a car while walking or jogging in Shelby County.

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Tennessee Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at NST Law Report Man Dies After Being Hit by a Truck

Monday, May 9th, 2011

According to the Times Daily, a Lauderdale County man died after being struck by a car on May 9, 2011.  According to the police report, the deceased, a 23-year-old man, was walking across Lauderdale 24 when a truck heading south on Lauderdale 24 crashed into him.  The deceased was taken to a nearby hospital and died less than 15 minutes later.  The truck driver was not injured.

The impact of a crash between a moving truck and person can produce devastating results.  In some instances in Tennessee, a driver can be liable for crashing into a pedestrian.  If a loved one has been hit by a car or has been killed in a car accident, call the attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz at 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004. At Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz (“NST Law”), our 28 accident lawyers know how to help prove a driver’s negligence to help clients recover maximum compensation for their losses.  For example, our Tennessee pedestrian accident attorneys have experience speaking with law enforcement officials and accident witnesses to determine the official cause of a fatal pedestrian accident.  If the cause has not yet been determined, NST lawyers can retain an accident reconstruction expert to recreate the accident or send investigators to recover evidence from the scene of the crash.  In addition, NST lawyers can interpret accident reports and apply Tennessee driving and insurance laws to the unique facts of a pedestrian crash.

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 physicians who can determine and prove a pedestrian victim’s cause of death. NST lawyers have years of experience interacting with medical experts and interpreting medical data regarding fatal crashes.  NST lawyers can also retain medical and economic experts to document past medical bills and compute the deceased’s lost future earnings.  In the event the driver did not have insurance, NST Law will utilize its knowledge of Tennessee insurance laws to file an Uninsured Motorist claim.

To speak to a Tennessee pedestrian accident lawyer at Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, call 901-683-7000 or 1-800-LAW-4004.  NST Law, with offices in Memphis, Jackson, and Knoxville, is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tennessee that pursues maximum compensation for families and loved ones of pedestrians killed in crashes with motor vehicles.  In past Tennessee pedestrian accident cases, NST lawyers have secured maximum compensation for clients by way of settlement and trial.  Call NST Law today, and let our pedestrian accident attorneys put Team NST’s resources and experience towards your case.

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