Personal Injury
When the next move is critical, you need the right legal counsel
When you or someone you love has been seriously injured or unjustly killed, there is something you can do. You can call our firm to seek the justice you and your family rightly deserve.
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Our personal injury practice represents ordinary people in personal injury litigation—even if they have limited or no financial resources to pursue justice. We are attorneys dedicated to fighting for the rights of people who have experienced personal injury, who have suffered as a result of medical malpractice, and whose rights have been violated.
We bring our substantial resources and legal experience to bear on each case we accept. From hiring the healthcare professionals who testify on your behalf to collecting the evidence needed to prove your case to court, our attorneys are dedicated to helping you achieve positive outcomes in personal injury litigation. Please also be aware that we may be able to resolve your case through negotiation or mediation prior to trial because of the extensive pre-trial preparation that our attorneys perform with each of our personal injury matters. We realize that the litigation process is stressful for our clients, so we try to resolve cases without going to court when a favorable resolution can be achieved. At our firm, the client always decides whether settlement or trial is the right option for them.
What should I do after an accident?
- Call a lawyer. Critical evidence can be lost or destroyed in the days and weeks after an accident. The sooner you call, the better we can protect you.
- Do not say or sign anything without an attorney present. Your statements are likely to be misconstrued and used against you in court.
- Report your accident to police, property owners, and insurance.
- Take pictures of the scene of the accident. Photograph damage to your vehicle, the injuries you sustained, and the weather, road, or lighting conditions that could have contributed to your accident.
- Exchange contact information with other drivers and eyewitnesses.
- Take note of any statements made by other parties.
- Go to the hospital or your family physician. Even if you feel fine, you may have sustained internal injuries or your external injuries may be more severe than you realize.
- Do not wash or throw away the clothes you were wearing on the day of the accident. Preserve your outerwear, sneakers, and accessories in plastic bags. Your clothing may contain residual evidence that could prove crucial to your case.
- If a defective product caused your injury, do not return the item to the manufacturer, where it can be lost or misplaced. Keep the product that caused the injury, the accessories, the box, the instruction manual, and the purchase receipt.
- Document your out-of pocket costs, including mileage to medical appointments. Save your medical receipts and document your lost wages. A judge is more likely to award you damages if they see exact amounts of the expenses you have incurred.
- Keep track of your medical treatment.
- Start a journal to document the issues that you have faced as a result of your accident, including your activities on the day of the accident, the accident itself, the injuries that you sustained, no matter how minor, the medical treatment that you receive, the medications that you are prescribed, your physical and mental state each day, and any activities in which you were unable to participate or in which you had difficulty participating.
No upfront costs to take your case to trial
Our firm shoulders all of the upfront costs of taking your case to trial. We will not get paid unless we successfully resolve your case. Our fees are completely contingent on whether you receive compensation through settlement or a money judgment.
We offer free initial consultations – even over the phone
Call now: (865) 453-2866.
Speak to our attorneys today about your accident or injury. We have the skills and experience necessary to help you prove your claim. We represent clients throughout Tennessee and residents of other states who have been injured in the areas that we serve, including Sevierville, Dandridge, Gatlinburg, Greeneville, Jefferson City, Knoxville, Kodak, Morristown, Newport, Pigeon Forge, Rogersville, Rutledge, Seymour, and White Pine.
Car accidents
Our personal injury lawyers understand that your immediate goal after an accident is to get your life back in order. We know that trying to address vehicle repairs and medical bills while experiencing pain from your injuries and loss of income from work can be overwhelming.
You might be tempted to accept the first offer an insurance claims adjuster makes to you, but you should know that insurance claims representatives are paid to resolve your claim as quickly and cheaply as possible. This is why you need an experienced legal team at your side. We can help you determine if you are being adequately compensated. Let us relieve you of the burden of negotiating with the insurance company.
Our attorneys are prepared to handle auto accident cases complicated by:
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Injuries including:
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Negligent drivers or manufacturers:
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Call our offices to learn more about how we can help you: (865) 453-2866.
Medical malpractice
Medical malpractice leaves families devastated by life-changing injuries and loss. That is why we are dedicated to holding medical professionals accountable for medical errors and demanding appropriate compensation on behalf of our clients and their families. Failure to follow proper procedures or prescribe the appropriate medications is inexcusable.
Our attorneys work closely with medical experts to identify what went wrong and how it could have been prevented. When needed, we subpoena hospital records and interview witnesses to expose mistakes on the part of the doctor or hospital.
You may have a medical malpractice case if you suffered:
- Delayed diagnosis that resulted in permanent injury
- Incorrect anesthesia
- Labor and delivery injuries
- Misdiagnosis
- Nursing home abuse
- Permanent injury as a result of a spinal cord stimulator
- Psychiatric malpractice
- Radiologist malpractice
- Surgical errors
We believe that, when a person’s life or health is on the line, there simply is no room for error or excuses. Call our lawyers to learn more about how we can help you: (865) 453-2866.
Products liability
When you have been injured by a dangerous or unsafe product, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you recover damages. We advise our clients that they should protect their case in each of the following ways:
- Never return the defective product to the manufacturer, where it can get "lost" or "misplaced"
- Be sure to provide your attorney with the product packaging, the instruction manual, any accessories, and the sales receipt
- Photograph and document injuries, if possible
- Seek medical help from a qualified physician
- If the product belongs to a hospital or other facility, capture as much information as possible about the product. This includes VIN numbers, manufacturer names, make and model numbers, stickers, tags, and decals.
For legal advice related to your case, talk to an attorney at Ogle, Gass & Richardson, P.C. at (865) 453-2866. If we can prove that the product had a design defect or that a manufacturer or pharmaceutical company was negligent by failing to provide sufficient instructions or warnings, you may be entitled to compensation for your physical, emotional, and economic losses.
Worker's compensation
Our attorneys pursue even the most complex worker's compensation cases. We engage in breakthrough legal and investigative work to help prove that you have suffered an on-the-job injury, and to obtain appropriate compensation for that injury.
If you were injured on the job, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Temporary total disability benefits while you cannot work
- Payment of your medical bills
- Permanent partial disability benefits
- Total disability benefits
Let our attorneys help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. We are tough litigators who work hard to prove our client's claims in a court of law. Call us to discuss your case at no cost at (865) 453-2866. We look forward to helping you make your voice heard and helping you maximize your compensation when you have been injured on the job.
Wrongful death
When you suspect misconduct, negligence, or recklessness as the reason for a family member’s fatality, you may have a case for wrongful death. We encourage our clients to call us as soon as possible after they suspect wrongful death because key evidence can be lost or destroyed in the hours and days after a fatality.
While no amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one, we understand that you are often overwhelmed emotionally and financially—especially when a key provider has died. We accept wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not have to pay any of the upfront costs to take your case to trial and our attorneys only get paid if they successfully resolve your case.
You may be entitled to:
- Compensation for your pain and suffering
- Recovery of loss of earnings of the decedent
- Compensation for your loss of companionship
- Reimbursement for burial and funeral expenses
- Recovery of your present and future financial losses
- Reimbursement for, or payment of, any medical expenses incurred
Our attorneys investigate the cause of death and engage the testimony of key experts, as needed, to help you prove your claim in court. Call our offices to learn more about how we can help you: (865) 453-2866.
