Suppose you were in a trucking accident and suffered leg and back injuries, and you're pursuing a personal injury claim against the trucking company. However, your social media activity can harm your claim, even if your pain is genuine and prevents you from working. Insurance adjusters may use posts and photos that seem to contradict your injuries against you in settlement negotiations. Therefore, it is best to limit your social media presence until your case is fully resolved.

Every social media platform has privacy settings that allow users to restrict who can view their profile, posts, and photos. Even privately posted information may be used in a personal injury case. So, be sure to disallow access to your content by people outside of your connections, and avoid adding new connections after an accident or filing a personal injury claim.
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Sharing details of your injury on social media can mischaracterize the extent and cause of your injury, contradicting the story presented by your legal team. Defense counsel may use your own words or photos against you if they conflict with the narrative presented by your legal team. Therefore, always be careful and avoid posting angrily about the defendant. Remember that your legal counsel's goal is to build a strong case and help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries, and social media posts rarely help in achieving this goal.

Hiring an attorney like T. Verner Smith in Jackson, Tennessee, can help ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries. They can navigate the legal system, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.

Call us today to schedule a free consultation regarding your case, at (731) 423-1888.

More than 10,000 people have died on Tennessee roadways in the last 10 years.

Data also shows an almost 20% increase in traffic accidents in the first half of last year when compared to 2020. 

The report, from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, states drivers are behaving recklessly by speeding, impairment, and refusing to wear seatbelts.  There is a suggestion that Tennessee pass a law requiring backseat passengers to also wear seatbelts. The rationale, say the authors, is that an unrestrained backseat passenger is not only a danger to themselves, but during an accident, becomes a danger to others.
 
Other suggested laws include:

• Rear Facing Through Age 2 Law,
• Minimum Age 16 for Learners Permit,
• Stronger Nighttime Restriction
• Age 18 for Unrestricted Use

For more information about the group and the report, click here.

While each case is different, there are times when an accident could have obviously been avoided, placing the blame squarely on the shoulders of the driver.

If you believe that you or a loved one have fallen victim to someone who was careless while driving, you may have a case that proves their actions were negligent and any pain or suffering you endured or continue to endure could result in a potential lawsuit. Contact us for a case review.

At the law offices of T. Verner Smith, we represent clients who have suffered personal injury due to the negligence of another. These types of lawsuits not only provide necessary compensation for those who were wrongfully hurt in an accident, but also creates an environment of caution leading to higher safety standards for all.

​Call us for a free consultation at (731) 423-1888, (901) 730-4567, or (615) 371-6136.

Reckless drivers often cause car accidents in Tennessee, resulting in injuries causing neck and back pain. While this can be a common injury, you likely need an experienced personal injury lawyer from the beginning.

What causes these back and neck injuries?

The force associated with a car accident can cause serious damage to the back and neck area. These injuries may result in long-term discomfort as well as negatively impacting victims economically due to loss of work, medical bills, therapy, and potentially lifelong issues.

One of the most common injuries is 'whiplash'. The inertia of opposing forces in an impact accident can and often results in a violent movement of the head. This injury, which may take several days to fully develop, can be extremely painful and debilitating. 
 
Lower back pain, caused by a misalignment or damage to the spinal discs may also be the result of a car accident. Ligaments, muscles, and tendons along the spine may also be damaged.

What kinds of treatments may I expect?
 
Treatments for these injuries vary from physical therapy, to medications, to spinal surgery.  Many of these injuries may last for months, and in some cases, for a lifetime.

But this wasn't my fault!

If your car accident was not your fault, is it fair to you that you suffer due to someone else's negligence? We think not.

Seek legal advice before agreeing to anything.

Neck and back injuries are no stranger to insurance companies. Their adjusters and experts may attempt to claim your injury is minor and attempt to minimize your claim.  It is important for accident victims to seek legal opinions sooner rather than later in these cases. 

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident and aren't sure how to proceed next, call us at the Law Office of T. Verner Smith for a free consultation at (731) 423-1888. 

Have you recently been involved in an accident in which the other person has blamed 'hydroplaning' for losing control of their vehicle?
Hydroplaning is a term describing the sliding of tires across a wet surface. These incidents often cause a chain reaction crash, often resulting in injuries. While some hydroplaning incidents may be determined as unavoidable, a great number can be prevented with proper driving techniques.
Hydroplaning can be caused by multiple negligent actions:

• Driving recklessly on wet roadways
• Under-inflated tires
• Driving through standing water at unreasonable speeds
• Making too sharp or too quick turns in wet conditions
• Failing to maintain adequate tires on a vehicle

While each case is different, there are times when an accident could have obviously been avoided, placing the blame squarely on the shoulders of the driver.
If you believe that you or a loved one have fallen victim to someone who was careless while driving, you may have a case that proves their actions were negligent and any pain or suffering you endured or continue to endure could result in a potential lawsuit. Contact us for a case review.
At the law offices of T. Verner Smith, we represent clients who have suffered personal injury due to the negligence of another. These types of lawsuits not only provide necessary compensation for those who were wrongfully hurt in an accident, but also creates an environment of caution leading to higher safety standards for all.
​Call us for a free consultation at (731) 423-1888, (901) 730-4567, or (615) 371-6136.