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At NST Law, we are dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
Nobody wants to be involved in a hit and run accident. A driver who hits somebody and immediately flees the scene creates a situation involving chaos and uncertainty. Even if the police respond to the scene and begin their investigation, the driver may never be found. If you find yourself having more questions than answers after being involved in this type of situation, a Tupelo car accident lawyer may be able to assist you. At Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, we represent people injured in car accidents in the Tupelo area, and we understand how hit and run accidents can differ from the typical car crash where all parties remain at the scene.
In Mississippi, the law says that drivers involved in an accident causing personal injury or property damage should remain at the scene or as close to the scene as possible. It is also wise to call the police. If you are hit, you should obtain the other driver’s contact and insurance information in case that person decides to drive away. However, this may not be possible if the defendant never stops at all. If that happens, a witness may have obtained a license plate number or recognized a corporate logo on the side of the car. A car accident attorney in Tupelo can use this information to begin investigating the wreck and confirming the identity of the defendant.
If the defendant is never able to be located after a hit and run accident, it may be possible for the victim to assert a bodily claim under the uninsured motorist portion of his or her policy. Most people automatically assume that their insurance company is always on their side, even when an uninsured motorist claim is made. Before speaking with any insurance company, you should consult with legal representation who can advise you of your legal rights. In an uninsured motorist claim, your insurance company may take a position adverse to yours. Many insurance companies will call their insured immediately following the accident to conduct a recorded interview or take a recorded statement. Many claims adjusters do this in the hope that their insured will make an admission damaging to their case, which can be used against them later in the process.
Mississippi law states that in most situations, personal injury claims must be resolved within three years of the date of the accident, or a lawsuit must be filed in the appropriate court. This strict statute of limitation applies to hit and run accidents too, even if it takes time to locate the driver. While three years seems like a long period of time, it is important for a car accident victim to not waste any time. As time goes on, it may become difficult to contact witnesses, or their memories may fade. Further, if the lawsuit is not filed within the relevant time frame in the appropriate court, the claim may be barred forever, even if the victim suffered serious injuries.
If you have been hurt in a car accident in Tupelo, you may be able to recover damages. Mississippi law provides for many elements of damages, depending on the specific circumstances surrounding the case. A victim may recover economic damages for medical bills and lost wages, if the injury forced him or her to miss work. Non-economic damages are a separate class of compensatory damages. These are more subjective losses, including emotional distress, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering.
$1.5 MILLION: The law firm represented an elderly couple married for over sixty years. They were involved in a catastrophic car wreck. The husband had debilitating injuries, including brain trauma that resulted in his death. The wife was seriously injured, undergoing multiple invasive procedures to repair collapsed lungs, removal of her spleen and multiple fractures over the entire left portion of her body. The firm developed the case by retaining experts who were able to distinguish the husband’s conditions of dementia from the brain trauma due to the wreck as well as explain the extent and severity of the wife’s injuries. The case resolved for the Defendant’s policy limits of $1,500,000.00. Additionally, the firm was able to successfully reduce the medical bills owed in the matter, which resulted in significantly more money to the client.
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After my accident NST was the first people I called. I heard about them and I was glad I chose them. They handled my case like a pro . I was always able to get in touch with them when necessary and they provided me with updates throughout the inter process. They are very friendly and proficient.
Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz has handled car accident cases for more than 30 years, and we understand how important it is to investigate a hit and run and gather evidence to be able to prove liability. Call Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form.
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