Being injured can be incredibly stressful, because of both the physical pain an accident causes and the consequences that follow an injury — lost wages, astronomical medical bills and sometimes dramatic lifestyle changes. When another person or group of people is at fault for your injury, the situation becomes even more complicated. Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C. trial lawyers are dedicated to aggressively representing clients who’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. We seek compensation for your injuries so you can move on with your life.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Careless drivers are on the rise
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Thousands of drivers are seriously injured or killed every year in car accidents, and that number is rising. If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle collision, you know that the pain of your injuries isn’t the only thing you have to worry about. Severe injuries can put you out of work for weeks, months and even years —which means lost wages for you and your family.Though motor vehicle accidents have many causes, these are some of the most common:
- Distracted driving such as talking on a cell phone, texting, adjusting the radio or eating while driving
- Speeding
- Weather-related conditions
- Car mechanical failure
- Driver impairment due to alcohol or drug use
- Poor road conditions
- Malfunctioning traffic signals
- Defective brakes, tires, or other automobile parts
- Inattentive or fatigued drivers
We Assist in the legal process
The weeks after a motor vehicle accident can be overwhelming. You need a trusted legal adviser to deal with the post-accident legal issues. At Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C., we help you recover your lost wages, negotiate with the responsible insurance company, and deal with request for reimbursement for your medical bills, damaged vehicle and other accident-related losses and costs. Though the road to recovery might be long, depending on the severity of your injuries, we work your case to an appropriate and proper resolution.Call 423-266-7327 or Toll Free 866-691-0416 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation. You can also visit our Market Street office just one block from the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office, the Hamilton County Criminal Clerk’s office and the Chattanooga City and Hamilton County Clerk’s offices. Complimentary on-site parking is available, and we accept all Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
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Defective and Dangerous Products
Products Liability
While we would like to think the products we use are safe, this isn’t always true. In some cases, defective products and devices cause a user serious harm. If you’ve been injured by a defective product, let us represent you in the courtroom.Components of a Products Liability Case
When you purchase a product or take a prescribed drug, you do so under the assumption that the product has a purpose to serve and that you can expect it to perform as intended. You don’t anticipate that the product you buy will cause you serious harm and forever impact your life. Products liability is a facet of the law that says a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer can, under appropriate circumstances, be held responsible for any injury or harm a product causes. The assembler, parts maker and even distributors can also be held responsible for defective products under certain circumstances.For you to have a successful claim, we must prove that certain circumstances apply to your case. These circumstances generally involve defects in manufacturing, marketing and design. The following must also generally be true:
- You were injured by the defective product during a foreseeable use.
- You didn’t alter the product from its original condition.
- You were injured by an “unreasonably dangerous” defect.
- You were not appropriately warned on product dangers, defects, or adverse side effects.
We fight until responsible parties are held accountable
Mistakes cannot always be prevented. But when a manufacturer produces a defective product that endangers the health and safety of the consumer, negligence often plays a role. Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C. refuses to let careless manufacturers, assemblers and others who fail to advocate for the proper safety of their products escape unpunished. We help you gather the necessary documentation — receipts, credit card bills, medical statements, etc. — to prove you were injured by a faulty product through no fault of your own. Once we do this, we fight to get you fair compensation for your injuries.Call 423-266-7327 or Toll Free 866-691-0416 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation. You can also visit our Market Street office just one block from the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office, the Hamilton County Criminal Clerk’s office and the Chattanooga City and Hamilton County Clerk’s offices. Complimentary on-site parking is available, and we accept all Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
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Insurance Claims
Call 423-266-7327 or Toll Free 866-691-0416 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation. You can also visit our Market Street office just one block from the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office, the Hamilton County Criminal Clerk’s office and the Chattanooga City and Hamilton County Clerk’s offices. Complimentary on-site parking is available, and we accept all Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
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Wrongful Death
We help you find closure
When a loved one dies, the emotional trauma is profound. Having to handle funeral expenses, medical bills and other post-death arrangements can make an already trying time more painful. And when another person or group of people is responsible for your loss, the situation may require you to seek legal counsel. Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C. can help you with the legal matters that arise during this difficult time. When a loved one dies and someone else’s negligence is to blame, we can represent you and your family in a wrongful death lawsuit. We’ve helped other clients like you get the compensation they need to find closure and move on with their lives outside the courtroom.Types of wrongful deaths lawsuits
When someone else’s negligence causes an individual’s death, it’s known as wrongful death. In certain instances, negligence causes an injury that leads to death. Negligence can claim the life of another person in various ways. We represent victims’ families in wrongful death lawsuits brought on by the following:- Medical malpractice
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Airplane crashes
- Chemical exposures
- Nursing home neglect
- Spinal and burn injuries
- Railroad accidents
- Premises liability, including falls
- Construction site accidents
- Electrocutions
- Dangerous or defective products
- ATV accidents
- Contaminated food and food products
We fight for you and your loved ones
Since 1984, we’ve built a reputation of legal excellence. Our attorneys, devoted to protecting your rights, take all steps necessary to ensure you are treated fairly. From your initial consultation to the end of your case, we make sure your voice is heard. Whether we investigate the cause of your loved one’s accident or stand before a judge and jury to litigate your wrongful death lawsuit, we will work for your best interests.Call 423-266-7327 or Toll Free 866-691-0416 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation. You can also visit our Market Street office just one block from the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office, the Hamilton County Criminal Clerk’s office and the Chattanooga City and Hamilton County Clerk’s offices. Complimentary on-site parking is available, and we accept all Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.