Auto Accidents

The moment a car crash happens, an invisible legal clock begins ticking. Many families don’t realize that waiting too long to take action can quietly erase their right to seek compensation, even when someone else caused the accident. In Arkansas, you generally have three years from the crash date to file a lawsuit for injuries…

The decisions you make in the first hour after a car accident can determine whether your family receives full compensation or faces years of financial struggle. When serious injuries like traumatic brain injury occur, those early steps become even more critical for protecting your loved one’s future care and recovery. Arkansas car accident laws create…

In Tennessee, families have just one year from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss that deadline, and you could lose your right to seek compensation forever, regardless of how severe the injuries or how clear the other driver’s fault. This strict timeline under Tennessee Code § 28-3-104 has…

One in eight Arkansas drivers lacks insurance, leaving families vulnerable when crashes occur. When an at-fault driver has little or no insurance, your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can mean the difference between proper medical care and mounting medical expenses. Arkansas law allows you to pursue compensation through your own insurance after these crashes.…

According to recent crash statistics, Memphis drivers report roughly 28 hit-and-run accidents every single day. While we all hope our fellow drivers will do their part in ensuring the safety of their fellow motorists, this startling figure highlights the growing need for Memphis drivers and tourists to prepare for the worst when dealing with hit-and-run…

Accident victims in Tennessee have the right to be placed in the same position, financially and personally, as they were before their accident. When our personal lawyers represent injury victims, we work with your doctors, financial experts, employers, car mechanics, and other experts to determine the full scope of your damages – now and for…

Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and families of loved ones who die in car accidents all have the right to file a legal claim against those responsible for their injuries. In car accident cases, the responsible party is generally the driver of the vehicle who causes the accident. Other defendants may include the owner of…

At Greer Injury Lawyers,  PLLC, we have nearly 20 years of experience fighting for car accident victims in Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee, and Little Rock, Arkansas. There are many ways that we help you collect the evidence you need to show that another driver is liable, and the full scope and severity of your injuries.…

In the days and weeks following a car accident, injured victims have a lot on their plates. Between doctors’ appointments, work obligations, and insurance negotiations, car accident victims often find themselves facing an onslaught of unknowns – many of which carry hefty price tags. For this reason, individuals often delay or refrain from seeking legal…

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be an overwhelming experience, particularly when it comes to addressing your health concerns. Selecting the right medical specialist is critical for your recovery and for substantiating any legal claims you may have. For residents of Memphis, finding the appropriate medical care after an accident involves understanding the…

Intersections are one of the most intimidating places for new drivers as well as experienced drivers. The reason for this is because multiple cars usually meet at intersections and must yield the right of way or wait for their light to turn green, alerting them that it is their turn to go. While this may…

When we call the emergency line for help, we expect to be assisted right away. It’s our right. But what would happen if you were never assisted? What would happen if you were being transported, but an accident happened before you could even get to the hospital? Or, what if you were just driving as…

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had additional protection while you were driving? Advances in driver safety technology can help ensure that this additional protection would reduce the chances of an accident. Well, that idea may become a reality quite soon. Car manufacturers are always finding ways to improve their models and make them as…

In 2020 alone, the United States saw nearly 39,000 fatal car accidents – a significant spike in year over year numbers. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration even noted that this was a 13-year record high. Although the vast majority of accidents are not fatal, the rate in which they occur is still…

What do you look for in a car? Is there a color you specifically like? Do you prefer four-wheel drive or even off-road chains? Perhaps amenities are more your style, and you go for the car with the latest technology — something to make your life as easy as possible as you travel your way…

All car and truck accidents are dangerous, especially when vehicles collide. Accidents on bridges, however, add an extra layer of danger because the cars or their occupants may fall into the water or down onto roads and other vehicles below. Bridges are also often more treacherous because many don’t offer shoulder lanes and many bridges…

The team at Greer Injury Lawyers, PLLC is pleased to announce that Thomas Greer and Nora Taube recently obtained a $2M jury verdict on behalf of a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a head-on collision with a negligent driver in 2017. Although the jury is not told this, the plaintiff was actually…

Many car accidents are due to clear negligence by another driver. Drivers who speed, drive while distracted, run through red lights, drive while intoxicated, or violate other Tennessee traffic laws deserve to be held liable for the accidents they cause. These drivers should pay your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.…

Following behind I-80 and I-90, I-40 is one of the longest interstate highways that runs through the United State, passing through Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Guess what else the highway is known for? Being one of the deadliest highways in nearly every state it touches. How has I-40 earned…

For most of us, our typical reaction to driving up to a work zone is annoyance and frustration. On our commute to or from work, speeding down the freeway, the last thing we want is to be stopped — or even slowed down. After all, how much construction could one road need? Do they actually…

The concept of ride-sharing has revolutionized both modern commuting and partying alike. You no longer need to designate one friend to be the sober driver after a night out in Memphis. Maybe your car is being worked on and renting a vehicle is entirely too expensive. Now, you have more options for better prices, even…

Rideshare drivers are liable to their passengers for the accidents they cause. Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft can be held liable to passengers provided their driver was “on duty” when he/she was transporting the passenger. This is why both companies have policies in place for accident claims that cover up to $1 million in…

There are many different ways to try to make cars and trucks safer. New technology is constantly being developed to help drivers anticipate and respond to traffic emergencies. Regulations help ensure that cars have the equipment they need and that manufacturers ensure that their products are free from defects that cause terrible accidents. Litigation also…