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What to Do After an Auto Accident

noreply@blogger.com (Tiffany) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:35:00 +0000

Most people drive every day without thinking about being involved in an auto accident. According to the Tennessee Department of Safety, there were more than 158,000 traffic crashes in 2008 alone. While this number is down from the 2007 numbers, these statistics show just how important it is to know what do to if you are involved in an auto accident. Our team at James R. Omer & Associates is committed to helping people know what to do after an auto accident and offering our services for those who find dealing with insurance companies intimidating.

The more information you can gather at the scene of the accident, the better chance you will have to get the compensation you deserve from the insurance company. You will want to gather information from the other drivers, passengers, witnesses as well as document the accident scene through photographs, sketches and written documentation.

Contact the Appropriate Individuals

After checking for passenger injuries, call the police to report the accident. You can relay the important information you have gathered to the police when they arrive, but be careful not to assign fault for the accident. The insurance company will handle the research of the accident.

Contact your insurance company right away as well to get your accident into the system. In situations where the insurance agencies are not cooperating or offer you a settlement well below what you believe you deserve, it is also advisable to contact an auto accident attorney to take control of the situation and get you the correct monetary compensation.

If you have been involved in an auto accident in the Nashville, Tennessee area and are not getting the results you want from the insurance companies, please contact the auto accident lawyers at James R. Omer & Associates and let us put the power of the law to work for you.

Common Types of Criminal Law

noreply@blogger.com (Tiffany) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Individuals who find themselves accused of committing a criminal act need a team of experienced criminal law attorneys to help them navigate the legal system and prove their innocence. James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC is proud to offer legal counsel for individuals in this unfortunate position.

Our team of criminal lawyers has helped hundreds of clients have their cases dismissed or have charges reduced in a wide variety of criminal cases. We are fully equipped to handle any type of felony or misdemeanor criminal case that has been brought against an individual, such as:

Violent crimes
Drug and alcohol crimes
Sex crimes
White collar crimes

As criminal defense attorneys, it is our job to provide a judge and/or jury with the evidence necessary to provide reasonable doubt against the prosecution's case. All those accused are considered innocent until proven guilty, and we take that burden of proof very seriously.

If you live in the Nashville, Tennessee area and have been accused of a criminal crime, please contact the criminal defense team at James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC today to let us begin researching and winning your case.

Insurance and Car Accidents

noreply@blogger.com (Tiffany) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:58:00 +0000

It is illegal to drive without car insurance in Tennessee as well as most other states. At a minimum, bodily injury and property damage liability are required by law for all motorists. The tort system in Tennessee requires the application of a modified comparative negligence rule for the determination of fault for an auto accident. In some auto accidents, it may be determined that one or more of the drivers involved were careless in causing the accident. In these cases comparative negligence may be enforced. Tennessee’s modified comparative negligence rule states that:

If a driver was equally as negligent or more than the other party, no damages can be recovered
If the driver is found to be less than 49% at fault, the driver may receive reduced compensation

While this may seem like a straightforward system, filing auto insurance claims and receiving the proper compensation can be a tricky endeavor. At James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC, our experienced auto accident attorneys have helped hundreds of auto accident victims navigate the legal and insurance systems in order to receive payment for such hardships as:

Lost wages
Injury treatment and medical bills
Auto repairs and rental car reimbursement
Pain and suffering

Insurance companies are trained to settle auto insurance claims as quickly as possible, often offering victims as little compensation as possible without appearing tightfisted. Without a trained team of professionals in your corner, you may inadvertently accept a settlement offer that is well below what you are legally due.

If you live in the Nashville, Tennessee area and have been a victim of a car accident, please contact the car accident attorney team at James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC to arrange a consultation.

Common Types of Workers’ Compensation

noreply@blogger.com (Tiffany) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:27:00 +0000

Workers' compensation exists to help defray medical and other expenses when people are injured on the job. Typically, worker's compensation picks up where the individual's insurance leaves off, paying for expenses that aren't otherwise covered.

If you're injured on the job, you may be entitled to one or more types of compensation. Common types of workers’ compensation include:

Medical payments – compensation for medical bills incurred due to your injuries
Disability payments – reimbursement of two-thirds of your average salary for the amount of time you're unable to work, whether it's short-term, long-term, or permanent
Death benefits – benefits paid to the surviving family if an employee is killed on the job

Claiming worker's compensation benefits can sometimes be difficult, particularly if a large company is reluctant to make the reparations due to you. Retaining the services of an experienced worker's compensation attorney can help you handle the complicated issues involved in dealing with a corporation.

Nashville, Tennessee workers' compensation lawyers at James R. Omer & Associates have extensive experiences securing compensation for their clients. If you've been injured on the job and need an attorney to help you secure the benefits you need to keep yourself and your family financially afloat, please contact James R. Omer & Associates for an evaluation of your case.

Criminal Law

noreply@blogger.com (Tiffany) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:49:00 +0000

Being accused of a crime can be a frightening experience. Being convicted is even worse. If you're convicted of a crime, that conviction will never go away. If the crime in question was a felony, many rights you once took for granted will be taken away from you permanently. You may lose your driver's license, professional licenses, scholarships, your right to vote, or your right to carry a firearm.

However, individuals charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. In order to be convicted of a crime, the case against them must be proven beyond any reasonable doubt. It's the job of a criminal defense lawyer to find those areas of doubt that can help keep an innocent person out of jail, prevent an overly harsh sentence, or even get a case dismissed if insufficient evidence is presented or the prosecution fails to follow proper procedure.

James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC, was founded by a criminal lawyer, so our practice has extensive experience in this area. We believe everyone should have a fair trial, and do everything we can to secure this for our clients. If you need an experienced attorney to represent you in a criminal case, please contact Nashville, Tennessee criminal attorneys at James R. Omer & Associates.

Nashville Truck Laws

noreply@blogger.com (Tiffany) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:40:00 +0000

Although collisions with commercial trucks involve motor vehicles, they’re not handled in court the same way as automobile accidents are. Commercial trucks and truckers are regulated by national and state laws that differ from those that regulate regular vehicular traffic. If you’re involved in an accident with a commercial truck, you’ll deal with the company that employs the driver and owns the truck, rather than with the individual himself.

While commercial trucking accidents can be simply unavoidable accidents just like any other vehicular collision, sometimes they’re due to negligence on the part of the driver or the trucking company.

Litigation with a large company can be much more difficult than dealing with an individual. Representatives of a trucking company sometimes even approach victims of this kind of accident to offer out-of-court settlements. This kind of settlement will likely be insufficient for your needs. You’ll be much more likely to receive an equitable settlement if you consult with an experienced trucking accident attorney.

The qualified and experienced attorneys at James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC, can help you establish your case against even the biggest trucking companies. Please contact Nashville, Tennessee trucking accident lawyers James R. Omer & Associates to find out how we can help you.

Nashville Dog Bite Laws

noreply@blogger.com (Tiffany) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:03:00 +0000

The laws regarding dog bite injuries in Tennessee are somewhat complicated. In general, if the owner has not established appropriate control over their dog, and the dog injures you, the owner could be found liable for those injuries.

Liability for dog bite injuries largely rests on proving negligence on the part of the owner. If the injuries occurred when the dog was somewhere it shouldn't have been due to owner neglect, or if the dog was known to be aggressive before the bites occurred, negligence could be proven against the owner.

If a dog is known to have aggressive tendencies toward people, the owner is expected to maintain the animal in a manner that will keep it from endangering other people. If a dog is allowed to run loose and causes injury to someone else as a result, the owner should be held liable for those injuries.

Because of the complexity of proving liability, it's best to consult a dog bite injury attorney for advice about how to handle your particular situation. James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC, have a great deal of experience with cases involving dog bites and can help you determine if you have a case. Please contact the Nashville, Tennessee dog bite injury attorneys at James R. Omer & Associates to find out what we can do to help you.

Boating Accidents

noreply@blogger.com (Erica) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:03:00 +0000

While boating accidents are much less common than other vehicular accidents, they still result in up to 1,000 fatalities a year in the U.S. Most of these fatalities are due to drowning. Injuries sustained during boating accidents number in excess of 4,000 per year.

As with many vehicular accidents, boating accidents can be largely prevented through caution and common sense. Operating a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs is just as dangerous as operating a car or motorcycle under similar conditions. Using safety equipment can also greatly reduce your risk of death or injury. Many boaters don't wear appropriate flotation devices while out on the water, increasing their risk of drowning if they should fall out of the boat or be ejected from it. In fact, the majority of boating-related deaths occur by drowning, and almost all of those could have been prevented by use of flotation gear.

To avoid injury or death while boating, it's important to:

Obey rules and regulations
Stay in areas designated for boating
Wear appropriate safety and flotation gear

If you have been injured in a boating accident and are in need of legal assistance, please contact Nashville, Tennessee boating accident attorneys James R. Omer & Associates. We'll do everything we can for you to get you the compensation you need and deserve.

Slip and Fall Accidents

noreply@blogger.com (Evan Langsted) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:57:00 +0000

Slip and fall accidents can lead to minor injuries such as bruises or sprains, but they can also cause serious injuries like broken bones. Some slip and fall injuries are severe enough to cause head trauma, brain injury, or even death.

If you slip and fall while on someone else’s property, or in a public area, those responsible for maintaining the property might be liable for your injuries. If a business or establishment doesn’t clean up icy sidewalks, or leaves obstacles where you can trip over them, their negligence could make them liable. In addition, if employees or contract workers at a business cause hazards that result in slip and fall accidents, the owner of the property can be found liable in a premises liability suit.

The experienced premises liability attorneys at James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC, can help determine liability in this kind of case. With over a century of combined experience, we can plead your case and fight for compensation to help you settle your medical bills and recover from any injuries you might have sustained.

Don’t let someone else’s negligence cause irreparable damage to your quality of life. Please contact Nashville, Tennessee premises liability attorneys James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC, today to find out what we can do to help you with your slip and fall accident case.

Motorcycle Accidents

noreply@blogger.com (Evan Langsted) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:57:00 +0000

While there are considerably fewer motorcycles on the road than there are cars, motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in an accident. With the number of motorcyclists increasing, this statistic becomes more relevant every year.

As with most vehicular accidents, the majority of motorcycle accidents are preventable. Many motorcycle accidents occur due to drunk driving and speeding, both of which behaviors could be easily avoided. The chance of fatality can also be reduced if the rider wears a helmet.

The very nature of a motorcycle’s construction, though, makes injury and fatality more likely. The motorcycle operator isn’t protected by the framework offered by a car, and because the cycle is smaller than a car, it’s more difficult for other drivers to see, making collisions more likely.

When motorcycle accidents do occur, it can sometimes be difficult to prove the cyclist wasn’t at fault, largely because of prejudices against motorcyclists. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident and need legal representation, it’s important to find someone who’s experienced in dealing with motorcycle accident cases in order to secure a positive conclusion to your case.

The experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC in Nashville, Tennessee can put their expertise to work for you. Motorcycle accident injuries can be serious and require long-term rehabilitation. You’ll need a top-notch attorney to get you the settlement you need. Please contact motorcycle accident attorney James R. Omer for a consultation.

Whiplash and Back Injuries Following an Auto Accident

noreply@blogger.com (Evan Langsted) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:14:00 +0000

The most common injury suffered in an automobile accident is whiplash. Impact between vehicles, even at relatively low speeds, can cause a rapid, unnatural, whip-like movement to the spine. This movement can cause injuries ranging from strained muscles and ligaments to compression fractures and herniated discs.

Whiplash is commonly associated with neck injuries, but it can also cause injury to the shoulders and upper back. Muscles and tendons in these areas are subject to strain during impact, and the vertebrae in the neck and upper spine can also suffer damage.

The same kind of violent movement can cause injury lower along the spine, as well. These back injuries can be difficult to treat. Some are serious enough to require surgery. Others respond to long-term physical therapy. Either way, treating whiplash and back injuries can be expensive and time-consuming. When you’re seriously injured through someone else’s careless driving, you might need expert legal assistance to be sure you get the settlement you need to put your life back on track.

James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC, can offer you just that expertise. Our experienced Nashville, Tennessee auto accident attorneys can fight for you so you can afford the care you need. Please contact James R. Omer & Associates, PLLC for a consultation so we can discuss your case and determine what we can do for you.

Causes of Auto Accidents

noreply@blogger.com (Evan Langsted) — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:35:00 +0000

The third leading cause of death among people from age 3 to 33 is automobile accidents. In excess of one million people die each year in car accidents, most of which could have been prevented by using basic common sense.

The top causes of automobile accidents in the United States are:

• Distracted driving
• Drunk driving
• Driver fatigue
• Speed
• Driving aggressively
• Inclement weather

All but one of these causes is directly attributable to inappropriate driver behavior. By avoiding these behaviors, you can greatly reduce your risk of being involved in an accident.

Before you get behind the wheel, be sure you’re not too tired or impaired to drive. Remain calm while driving, and don’t let yourself fall into the trap of overreacting to other, irate drivers by responding in kind. Above all, stay focused on your driving and don’t spend valuable attention on non-vital activities like chatting on the phone, watching other accidents, or fiddling with music players.

Unfortunately, even driving carefully and cautiously won’t always protect you from the mistakes and carelessness of other drivers. If you’ve been involved in an auto accident and need legal assistance, Nashville, Tennessee auto accident attorneys James R. Omer & Associates can help you settle your claims in court. Please contact James R. Omer & Associates for more information about how they can help you.

Welcome

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:25:00 +0000

If you or one of your loved ones has been wrongfully injured anywhere in Tennessee including Nashville, let James R. Omer & Associates personal injury attorneys help you get the compensation you deserve.