Nashville Car Accident Attorney

Skilled Car Accident Attorneys Serving in Nashville, TN

Many Tennesseans rely on cars every day. Unfortunately, even the most attentive and careful drivers can be injured in a car accident caused by a single negligent person. For decades, the Nashville Car Accident Lawyers at Matt Hardin Law have served the needs of car accident victims in Nashville and throughout Tennessee. If you suffered a personal injury because of a negligent driver, you may be entitled to compensation.

In 2022, according to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Nashville reported over 14 million tourists and around 500,000 people commuting either in or out of metro Nashville every day. According to the Middle Tennessee crash report, there were close to 71,000 serious crashes in Middle Tennessee. Of those 71,000 accidents, over 6,700 were caused by distracted drivers and 5,000 were caused by drivers who were either drowsy, drinking, or on drugs. People injured or families who lost a loved one in a car accident caused by one of these drivers are entitled to seek compensation for their financial, emotional, and physical injuries.

Tennessee Law Protects the Victims of Negligent Drivers

A person injured in a car wreck may be able to seek compensation if the accident was caused by the negligence of another person or entity. The victim of the accident can file a negligence lawsuit against the responsible party, and a car accident attorney in Nashville can help. To bring a successful negligence lawsuit the person bringing the suit, the plaintiff, must prove:

1. The defendant owed a reasonable person duty to the plaintiff;
2. The defendant somehow breached this duty; and
3. The plaintiff’s injuries were proximately caused by the defendant’s behavior.

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All drivers in Tennessee owe everyone else on the road a duty to behave the same as a reasonable person under similar circumstances. Failing to live up to this standard is called a breach. Defendants can breach their duty by sending a text message while driving, failing to yield the right of way, driving drunk, or engaging in any other behavior that is unreasonable given the circumstances.

To prove the final element, the plaintiff must show that the defendant’s behavior resulted in the plaintiff’s injuries. In accident cases this is a straightforward proposition. A driver distracted by a text message causes an accident that injures the plaintiff. This is a clear example of causation. Any time an accident was directly caused by the defendant’s behavior, there is causation. Our Nashville car accident lawyers can help you determine the presence of this and other elements after a crash.

Damages Are Available to Successful Plaintiffs

Once the plaintiff proves the three elements of a negligence claim by a preponderance of the evidence, she is entitled to damages, the amount of which is determined by a judge or jury.

Multiple types of damages are available in Tennessee. Economic compensatory damages are objective costs the plaintiff incurred as a result of the accident. Some examples of this type of damages are medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and the cost of future medical care or therapy. Complementary to economic damages are so-called noneconomic damages.

These include more subjective injuries, such as pain and suffering or mental anguish. The jury can award both economic and non-economic damages based on the evidence presented at trial.

In some cases, the jury may also award punitive damages, which are special damages intended to punish defendants for egregious behavior. Punitive damages are awarded in a small percentage of cases, so ask an experienced lawyer if you have questions about the types of damages you might seek.

Meet Our Attorneys

Matt Hardin

ATTORNEY & OWNER

Matt Hardin is a second-generation attorney and owner of Matt Hardin Law, PLLC, where he represents clients across Tennessee and Kentucky in personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. A former President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, Matt brings over two decades of experience and insight gained from his early career in insurance defense. Recognized by Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers®, and Martindale-Hubbell® for his excellence in advocacy, he is deeply committed to achieving justice for injury victims throughout the region.

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William Mayfield

PARTNER

William Mayfield is a dedicated personal injury attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, and a Partner at Matt Hardin Law, PLLC. A graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, William brings a strong background in litigation and client advocacy, having interned with the Nashville Predators Legal Department and the Adams Law Firm. Outside the courtroom, he is deeply involved in community service—coaching youth sports, supporting the ALS Association, and serving on the Board of the Nashville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division.

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Michael Kilgore

ATTORNEY

Michael Kilgore is an accomplished trial attorney at Matt Hardin Law, PLLC, representing clients across Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina in personal injury and employment law matters. A Liberty University School of Law graduate and recipient of the Spirit of Liberty Award, Michael also holds an LL.M. in Employment Law and has been recognized among the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers. Beyond the courtroom, he is active in his community—teaching Sunday School, coaching swimming, and spending time with his wife and son in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

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Contact a Nashville Car Accident Lawyer Today

The longer you wait to contact an attorney after an auto accident, the more difficult it can be to get the compensation you need for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. When you contact the Nashville car accident lawyers at Matt Hardin Law, we’ll act right away and begin preserving evidence, contacting witnesses, and analyzing crash scene debris.

Many car accident victims do not realize that if they were injured by a negligent driver, they are legally entitled to compensation. The first step in that process is contacting a knowledgeable lawyer. With his extensive experience, Nashville car accident attorney Matt Hardin has helped countless Tennesseans seek compensation for their car wreck injuries. Call visit our contact page to schedule a free case evaluation.