Sevierville

Sevierville is the county seat of Sevier County, Tennessee, and is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Most of the business in Sevierville is related to tourism. For example, there are over 2,000 hotel rooms and hundreds of rental cabins. Sevierville is well known for shopping and restaurants and features that Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Center among numerous other shops and tourist attractions. Although most visitors enjoy the region’s attractions without incident, car accidents or slip and falls sometimes can happen in the Sevierville area. A lawyer at the Hartsoe Law Firm may be able to help you pursue compensation if you have been hurt because another person or entity acted negligently.

In the majority of accident cases, the injured person tries to prove the elements of a negligence claim against the person or entity that was responsible. Negligence is the failure to take proper care when engaging in a particular course of conduct. It is likely to occur when someone acts in a way that is more reckless or careless than what the ordinary person would have done in the same situation. To prevail on a negligence claim, the victim generally needs to show that the defendant owed him or her a duty of care and that this duty was breached by some specific action or failure to act. The breach also must have led directly to the accident in which the victim was hurt, and quantifiable damages must have been incurred by the victim.

Any driver is generally held responsible for taking as many precautions as the typical person would take behind the wheel. This includes obeying traffic rules as well as taking any unusual weather conditions into account. Running a red light, failing to yield at an intersection, or speeding through a thunderstorm are examples of a potential breach. In the context of accidents on property, store owners and other proprietors of business establishments generally need to warn customers and patrons of hazardous conditions, or take steps to repair them. Leaving a slippery substance on a floor without posting a warning or cleaning the area may expose a business to liability if someone is hurt as a result.

The amount of compensation that a victim may be able to pursue will depend on the nature and severity of the harm suffered. In many cases, an injured person can recover damages for medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering associated with the accident. Many injured visitors receive treatment at LeConte Medical Center located in Sevierville. If you have lost a loved one in a tragic accident, you may be able to seek damages through a wrongful death claim, including funeral and burial expenses, loss of earning capacity, lost income and benefits, loss of companionship, and more. Either an ordinary personal injury claim or a wrongful death action must be pursued within one year of the accident from which it arises.

If you have been hurt during a trip to the Sevierville region, the accident attorneys at the Hartsoe Law Firm can help. We are familiar with premises liability and motor vehicle collision claims, and we have assisted people from throughout Tennessee in pursuing the compensation that they deserve. Our clients have an open line of communication with us and stay informed about their cases at each step of the way. To schedule a free consultation with us, contact us online or call us at 865-804-1011.