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Dedicated Tennessee texting and driving accident attorneys fighting for victims of distracted drivers. If you’ve been injured by someone texting behind the wheel, The Higgins Firm will help you secure the compensation you deserve.
You were driving safely, obeying the rules of the road. Then without warning, another driver swerved into your lane, ran a stop sign, or rear-ended you at high speed.
The cause? They were looking at their phone instead of the road.
In that split second, your life changed. Now you’re dealing with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, time away from work, and a painful recovery—all because someone couldn’t wait to send a text message.
This shouldn’t have happened to you.
Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving, increasing crash risk by 23 times. Despite being illegal in Tennessee, thousands of drivers continue this reckless behavior every day, putting everyone on the road at risk.
At The Higgins Firm, our Tennessee texting and driving accident lawyers have seen the devastating impact these preventable crashes have on victims and their families. We’re committed to holding distracted drivers accountable and securing the full compensation our clients deserve.
Tennessee has strict laws against texting while driving. Under Tennessee Code § 55-8-199:
Additionally, Tennessee’s “Hands Free Law” (Tennessee Code § 55-8-199) prohibits drivers from:
When drivers violate these laws and cause accidents, they can be held liable not only for the traffic violation but also for the injuries and damages they cause through their negligence.
Texting while driving combines all three types of distraction:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s equivalent to driving the length of a football field blindfolded.
The results can be catastrophic:
Because texting drivers often fail to brake before impact, these crashes frequently occur at full speed, causing severe injuries such as:
From mild concussions to severe TBIs that can cause permanent cognitive impairment, memory loss, and personality changes.
Including herniated discs, fractured vertebrae, and in the most severe cases, partial or complete paralysis.
Particularly in the arms, legs, ribs, and facial bones, often requiring surgery and extensive rehabilitation.
Damage to organs, including the liver, spleen, kidneys, and lungs, which may cause life-threatening internal bleeding.
Soft tissue damage from the violent forward and backward motion of the head during impact.
Including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and driving phobias following the accident.
Establishing that the other driver was texting at the time of the accident is crucial to your case. Our Tennessee texting and driving accident attorneys know how to obtain and preserve evidence, including:
We work quickly to preserve this critical evidence before it disappears. Cell phone records, in particular, must be requested promptly to prevent deletion.
If you’ve been injured by a driver who was texting, you may be entitled to compensation for the following types of damages:
In cases where the driver’s conduct was particularly reckless, punitive damages may be available. Texting while driving—a known dangerous activity that is also illegal—may qualify for punitive damages in some cases.
Tennessee follows a modified comparative fault system established in McIntyre v. Balentine (833 S.W.2d 52). You can recover compensation as long as you were less than 50% responsible for the accident, but your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
When you choose our Tennessee texting and driving accident attorneys, we:
Our goal is to secure the maximum compensation possible while allowing you to focus on your recovery.
Tennessee has a strict one-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Tennessee Code § 28-3-104. This means you must file your lawsuit within one year of the accident date, or you may lose your right to compensation permanently.
This is one of the shortest filing deadlines in the country, making it essential to contact a qualified attorney as soon as possible after your accident.
Additionally, evidence critical to proving the driver was texting—such as cell phone records and witness memories—can disappear quickly. The sooner you contact us, the more effectively we can preserve this crucial evidence.
Insurance companies for texting drivers often try to shift blame to the victim, claiming you were partially responsible for the accident. They do this to reduce their financial liability under Tennessee’s comparative fault rules.
Our attorneys are familiar with these tactics and know how to counter them effectively. We’ll gather evidence to show that the texting driver’s negligence was the primary cause of the crash, maximizing your potential recovery.
The Higgins Firm has offices throughout Tennessee, including Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Knoxville. Our attorneys are familiar with local courts, judges, and insurance company tactics in each region.
We combine the resources and experience of a large firm with the personalized attention of a small practice. You’ll work directly with attorneys who know your case inside and out, and we’re always available to answer your questions and address your concerns.
If you’ve been injured by a driver who was texting, don’t face this challenging time alone. The Higgins Firm’s experienced Tennessee texting and driving accident lawyers will fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
We offer free consultations to discuss your case and explain your options. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
Call The Higgins Firm today or complete our online form to schedule your free case evaluation with our dedicated texting and driving accident attorneys.
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